Subject matter and aim
Article 1
1. This Regulation lays down rules for the prevention and control of animal diseases which are transmissible to animals or to humans. Those rules provide for: (a) the prioritisation and categorisation of diseases of Union concern and for the establishment of responsibilities for animal health (Part I: Articles 1 to 17); (b) the early detection, notification and reporting of diseases, surveillance, eradication programmes and disease–free status (Part II: Articles 18 to 42); (c) disease awareness, preparedness and control (Part III: Articles 43 to 83); (d) the registration and approval of establishments and transporters, movements and traceability of animals, germinal products and products of animal origin within the Union (Part IV: Articles 84 to 228; and Part VI: Articles 244 to 248 and 252 to 256); (e) the entry of animals, germinal products, and products of animal origin into the Union and the export of such consignments from the Union (Part V: Articles 229 to 243; and Part VI: Articles 244 to 246 and 252 to 256); (f) non–commercial movements of pet animals into a Member State from another Member State or from a third country or territory, (Part VI: Articles 244 to 256); (g) the emergency measures to be taken in the event of a disease emergency situation (Part VII: Articles 257 to 262). 2. The rules referred to in paragraph 1: (a) aim to ensure: (i) improved animal health to support sustainable agricultural and aquaculture production in the Union; (ii) the effective functioning of the internal market; (iii) a reduction in the adverse effects on animal health, public health and the environment of: — certain diseases; — the measures taken to prevent and control diseases; (b) take into account: (i) the relationship between animal health and: — public health; — the environment, including biodiversity and valuable genetic resources, as well as the impact of climate change; — food and feed safety; — animal welfare, including the sparing of any avoidable pain, distress or suffering; — antimicrobial resistance; — food security; (ii) the economic, social, cultural and environmental consequences arising from the application of disease control and prevention measures; (iii) relevant international standards.