Special requirements for entry of unpackaged or in bulk products of animal origin, originating from, and returning to the Union following a refusal of entry by a listed third country or territory
Article 181
1. Consignments of unpackaged or in bulk products of animal origin originating from and returning to the Union following a refusal of entry by the competent authority of a listed third country or territory shall only be permitted to re-enter the Union if the following requirements are fulfilled: (a) the refusing third country or territory is listed for the entry into the Union of the particular species and category of products of animal origin which are being returned to the Union; (b) the products of animal origin are accompanied by: (i) the original animal health certificate issued by the competent authority of the Member State of origin, or its electronic equivalents submitted in IMSOC, or an authenticated copy of the official certificate provided by the competent authority of the Member State of origin; (ii) one of the following: — an official declaration of the competent authority or other public authority of the third country or territory, indicating the reason for refusal and confirming that the seal on the vehicle or container of the consignment was only opened for official purposes and the products were handled only to the smallest extent necessary for those purposes and in particular without unloading them and the vehicle or container was immediately re-sealed afterwards, or — in the case of sealed consignments, a declaration by the operator responsible for the consignment indicating the reason for refusal; (iii) a declaration from the competent authority of a Member State that it agrees to accept the consignment and indicating the place of destination for its return. 2. The transport to and arrival at the place of the destination of the consignment shall be monitored in accordance with Article 2 and 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1666.