The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Amendment) Regulations 1996

• Citation: S.I. 1996/1111
• Sections: 47

Section 1 Title and commencement

These Regulations may be cited as the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 and shall come into force on 9th May 1996.

Section 2 Amendment of the Animal and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations 1995

In regulation 10, paragraph (2) of the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations 1995 , for the words “any additional legislation specified in Schedule 3” there shall be substituted the words “any additional requirements specified in Schedule 3”.

Section 3 Amendment of the Animal and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations 1995

For Schedules 2, 3, 5 and 6 to the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations 1995, there shall be substituted the provisions of Schedules 1, 2, 3 and 4 to these Regulations.

Section 1 Bovine animals and swine

Council Directive 64/432/EEC on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine;

OJ No. L121, 29.7.64, p.1977 (Special Edition 1963–64, p.164) as amended by, and as read with:

Council Directive 66/600/EEC (OJ No. L192, 23.10.66, p.3294; Special Edition 1965–66, p.234);

Council Directive 71/285/EEC (OJ No. L175, 9.8.71, p.1; Special Edition 1971 ( II ) p.649);

The Act of Accession to the European Communities of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ireland, the Kingdom of Norway and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (OJ No. L73, Special Edition, 27.3.72);

Council Directive 73/150/EEC (OJ No. L172, 28.6.73, p.18);

Council Directive 77/98/EEC (OJ No. L26, 31.1.77, p.81);

Council Directive 79/109/EEC (OJ No. L29, 3.2.79, p.20);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Communities (OJ No. L291, 19.11.79, p.17);

Council Directive 79/111/EEC (OJ No. L29, 3.2.79, p.26);

Council Directive 80/219/EEC (OJ No. L47, 21.2.80, p.25);

Council Directive 80/1098/EEC (OJ No. L325, 1.12.80, p.11);

Council Directive 80/1274/EEC (OJ No. L375, 31.12.80, p.75);

Council Directive 82/61/EEC (OJ No. L29, 6.2.82, p.13);

Council Directive 83/642/EEC (OJ No. L358, 22.12.83, p.41);

Council Directive 84/643/EEC (OJ No. L339, 27.12.84, p.27);

Council Directive 84/644/EEC (OJ No. L339, 27.12.84, p.30);

Council Directive 85/320/EEC (OJ No. L168, 28.6.85, p.36);

Council Directive 85/586/EEC (OJ No. L372, 31.12.85, p.44);

Council Regulation 3768/85/EEC (OJ No. L362, 31.12.85, p.8);

Council Decision 87/231/EEC (OJ No. L99, 11.4.87, p.18);

Council Directive 87/489/EEC (OJ No. L280, 3.10.87, p.28);

Council Directive 88/406/EEC (OJ No. L194, 22.7.88, p.1);

Council Directive 89/360/EEC (OJ No. L153, 6.6.89, p.29);

Council Directive 89/662/EEC (OJ No. L395, 30.12.89, p.13);

Commission Decision 90/208/EEC (OJ No. L108, 28.4.90, p.102);

Council Directive 90/422/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.9);

Council Directive 90/423/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.13);

Council Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.29);

Commission Decision 91/52/EEC (OJ No. L34, 6.2.91, p.12);

Commission Decision 91/56/EEC (OJ No. L35, 7.2.91, p.29);

Council Directive 91/499/EEC (OJ No. L268, 24.9.91, p.107);

Council Directive 91/687/EEC (OJ No. L377, 31.12.91, p.16);

Council Directive 92/65/EEC (OJ No. L268, 14.9.92, p.54);

Council Directive 92/102/EEC (OJ No. L355, 5.12.92, p.32);

Commission Decision 93/24/EEC (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.18);

Commission Decision 93/42/EEC (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.50);

Commission Decision 93/341/EEC (OJ No. L136, 5.6.93, p.47);

Commission Decision 93/664/EEC (OJ No. L303, 10.12.93, p.27);

Council Directive 94/42/ EC (OJ No. L201, 4.8.94, p.26);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

Commission Decision 94/163/EC (OJ No. L72, 16.3.94, p.20);

Commission Decision 94/474/EC (OJ No. L194, 29.7.94, p.96);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 94/962/EC (OJ No. L371, 31.12.94, p.27);

Council Directive 95/25/EC (OJ No. L243, 11.10.95, p.16);

Commission Decision 95/51/EC (OJ No. L53, 9.3.95, p.33);

Commission Decision 95/108/EC (OJ No. L79, 7.4.95, p.29);

Commission Decision 95/109/EC (OJ No. L79, 7.4.95, p.32);

Commission Decision 96/190/EC (OJ No. L60, 9.3.96, p.29).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.10, 3a, 4a, 4b, 6, 9a.

The official health certificate accompanying all cattle exported from Great Britain must contain the statement: “Animals in accordance with Commission Decision 94/474/EC of 27th July 1994 concerning bovine spongiform encephalopathy” .

The official health certificate accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Spain must contain the statement: “Live cattle in accordance with Commission Decision 90/208/EEC on contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia” .

The official health certificate accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Portugal must contain the statement: “Live cattle in accordance with Commission Decision 91/52/EEC on contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia” .

The official health certificate accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Italy must contain the statement: “Live cattle in accordance with Commission Decision 91/56/EEC on contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia” .

The official health certificate accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from any other member State except Denmark and Finland and those regions of France and Germany specified in Commission Decisions amending Decision 93/24/EEC must contain the statement: “Pigs in accordance with Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11 December 1992 concerning Aujeszky’s disease. In the case of pigs for breeding, the test used was the whole virus ELISA /ELISA for g1 antibodies (delete where applicable)” .

The official health certificate accompanying all cattle exported from Great Britain to Denmark or Finland must contain the statement: “Bovines in accordance with Commission Decision 93/42/EEC of 21st December 1992 concerning IBR for bovines being sent to Member States or Regions listed in the Annex to the said Decision” .

The official health certificate accompanying all cattle exported from Great Britain to Austria and Sweden must contain the statement: “Bovines in accordance with Commission Decision 95/109/EC ” .

In accordance with Commission Decision 95/108/EC the importation into Great Britain from the Italian region of Sardinia of animals of the suidae family is prohibited.

Section 2 Bovine semen

Council Directive 88/407/EEC laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species;

OJ No. L194, 22.7.88, p.10 as amended by:

Council Directive 90/120/EEC (OJ No. L71, 17.3.90, p.37);

Council Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.29);

Council Directive 93/60/EEC (OJ No. L186, 28.7.93, p.28);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3, 4.1, 6.

Section 3 Bovine embryos

Council Directive 89/556/EEC on animal health conditions concerning intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species;

OJ No. L302, 19.10.1989, p.1 as amended by, and as read with:

Council Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.29);

Commission Decision 92/290/EEC (OJ No. L152, 4.6.92, p.37);

Council Directive 93/52/EEC (OJ No. L175, 19.7.93, p.21);

Commission Decision 94/113/EC (OJ No. L53, 24.2.94, p.23);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3 and 6.

The official health certificate accompanying all embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species exported from Great Britain must contain the statement: “Embryos in accordance with Commission Decision 92/290/EEC concerning bovine spongiform encephalopathy” .

Section 4 Equidae

Council Directive 90/426/EEC on health conditions governing the movement of equidae and their import from third countries;

Council Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.29);

Council Directive 91/496/EEC (OJ No. L268, 24.9.91, p.56);

Council Directive 92/36/EEC (OJ No. L157, 10.6.92, p.28);

Commission Decision 92/130/EEC (OJ No. L47, 22.2.92, p.26);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 4, 5, 7.1, 7.2, 8.

The requirements of Articles 4.1, 4.2 and 8 shall not apply in respect of the export to or the import from the Republic of Ireland of any equidae, or the export to or the import from France of registered horses accompanied by an identification document provided for in Council Directive 90/427/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.55).

Section 5 Porcine semen

Council Directive 90/429/EEC laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species;

OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.62 as amended by, and as read with:

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1.

The official health certification accompanying all porcine semen imported into Great Britain from any other member State must state that the semen was collected from boars “on a collection centre which only contains animals that have not been vaccinated against Aujeszky’s disease and which have reacted negatively to the serum neutralisation test or to the ELISA test for Aujeszky’s disease, in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 90/429/EEC ” and paragraph 13(b)(ii) of the model health certificate provided in Annex D of Council Directive 90/429/EEC must be deleted in all cases.

Section 6 Poultry and hatching eggs

Council Directive 90/539/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs;

OJ No. L303, 30.10.90, p.6 as amended by, and as read with:

Council Directive 91/494/EEC (OJ No. L268, 24.9.91, p.35);

Council Directive 91/496/EEC (OJ No. L268, 24.9.91, p.56);

Council Directive 92/65/EEC (OJ No. L268, 14.9.92, p.54);

Commission Decision 92/340/EEC (OJ No. L188, 8.7.92, p.34);

Commission Decision 92/369/EEC (OJ No. L195, 14.7.92, p.25);

Council Directive 93/120/EEC (OJ No. L340, 31.12.93, p.35);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 95/160/EC (OJ No. L105, 9.5.95, p.40);

Commission Decision 95/161/EC (OJ No. L105, 9.5.95, p.44);

Council Decision 95/410/EC (OJ No. L243, 11.10.95, p.25).

Relevant provisions: Articles 6 to 11, 12.1, 15 to 17.

The official health certification accompanying breeding poultry exported from Great Britain to Finland or Sweden must contain the statement that they have been tested for salmonella with negative results in accordance with Commission Decision 95/160/EC of 21st April 1995.

The official health certification accompanying day-old chicks exported from Great Britain to Finland or Sweden must contain the statement that they come from flocks which have been tested for salmonella with negative results in accordance with Commission Decision 95/160/EC of 21st April 1995.

The official health certification accompanying laying hens exported from Great Britain to Finland or Sweden must contain the statement that they have been tested for salmonella with negative results in accordance with Commission Decision 95/161/EC of 21st April 1995.

The official health certification accompanying poultry for slaughter exported from Great Britain to Finland or Sweden must contain the statement that they have undergone microbiological testing with negative results in accordance with Council Decision 95/410/EC of 22nd June 1995.

Section 7 Animal waste

Council Directive 90/667/EEC laying down the veterinary rules for the disposal and processing of animal waste, for its placing on the market and for the prevention of pathogens in feeding stuffs of animal or fish origin;

OJ No. L363, 27.12.90, p.51 as amended by, and as read with:

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3 and 5.

Section 8 Aquaculture animals and products

Council Directive 91/67/EEC concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products;

OJ No. L46, 19.2.91, p.1 as amended by, and as read with:

Commission Decision 92/528/EEC (OJ No. L332, 18.11.92, p.25);

Commission Decision 92/538/EEC (OJ No. L347, 28.11.92, p.67) (as amended by Commission Decision 94/817/EC (OJ No. L337, 24.12.94, p.88));

Commission Decision 93/22/EEC (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.8);

Commission Decision 93/39/EEC (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.46);

Commission Decision 93/40/EEC (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.47);

Commission Decision 93/44/EEC (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.53) (as amended by Commission Decision 94/865/EC (OJ No. L352, 31.12.94, p.75));

Council Directive 93/54/EEC (OJ No. L175, 19.7.93, p.34) in so far as it applies to exports;

Commission Decision 93/55/EEC (OJ No. L14, 22.1.93, p.24) (as amended by Commission Decision 93/169/EC (OJ No. L71, 24.3.93, p.16));

Commission Decision 93/56/EEC (OJ No. L14, 22.1.93, p.25);

Commission Decision 93/57/EEC (OJ No. L14, 22.1.93, p.26);

Commission Decision 93/58/EEC (OJ No. L14, 22.1.93, p.27);

Commission Decision 93/59/EEC (OJ No. L14, 22.1.93, p.28);

Commission Decision 93/73/EEC (OJ No. L27, 4.2.93, p.34);

Commission Decision 93/74/EEC (OJ No. L27, 4.2.93, p.35) (as amended by Commission Decision 94/450/EC (OJ No. L187, 22.7.94, p.8));

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

Commission Decision 94/722/EC (OJ No. L288, 9.11.94, p.47);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 95/124/EC (OJ No. L84, 14.4.95, p.6);

Commission Decision 95/125/EC (OJ No. L84, 14.4.95, p.8) (as amended by Commission Decision 95/481/EC (OJ No. L275, 18.11.95, p.26));

Commission Decision 95/336/EC (OJ No. L195, 18.8.95, p.26);

Commission Decision 95/470/EC (OJ No. L269, 11.11.95, p.28);

Commission Decision 95/473/EC (OJ No. L269, 11.11.95, p.31);

Commission Decision 95/479/EC (OJ No. L275, 18.11.95, p.23).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3, 4, 7 to 11, 14 and 16.

Aquaculture animals and products from Iceland and Norway to which Directive 91/67/EEC applies must be imported at a border inspection post.

In accordance with the derogation in paragraph 8 of Annex 1 of the Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation the provisions of Directive 91/67/EEC shall not apply to imports of live fish and crustaceans as well as eggs and gametes of fish and crustaceans for farming or restocking which come from Iceland or Norway. Great Britain shall retain existing national measures in respect of imports of these animals and animal products.

Section 9 Ovine and caprine animals

Council Directive 91/68/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals;

OJ No. L46, 19.2.91, p.19 as read with:

Council Directive 92/102/EEC (OJ No. L355, 5.12.92, p.32);

Commission Decision 93/52/EEC (OJ No. L13, 21.1.93, p.14);

Commission Decision 94/164/EEC (OJ No. L74, 17.3.94, p.42);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 94/877/EC (OJ No. L352, 31.12.94, p.102).

Relevant provisions: Articles 4, 5, 6 and 9.

Only uncastrated rams for breeding which have been tested for contagious epididimytis (Brucella ovis) in accordance with Article 6.c of Council Directive 91/68/EEC may be imported into Great Britain.

The official health certification accompanying all sheep and goats for fattening and breeding imported into Great Britain must confirm that the animals are eligible for entry into an officially brucellosis free ovine or caprine holding in accordance with Annex A, Chapter 1, point D of Council Directive 91/68/EEC .

Section 10 Protection of animals during transport

Council Directive 91/628/EEC on the protection of animals during transport;

OJ No. L340, 11.12.91, p.17 as amended by, and as read with:

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 4, 6, 8, 11 and 15.

Section 11 Other animals, semen, ova and embryos

Council Directive 92/65/EEC laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Council Directive 90/425/EEC ;

OJ No. L268, 14.9.92, p.54 as amended by, and as read with:

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 95/176/EC (OJ No. L117, 24.5.95, p.23);

Commission Decision 95/294/EC (OJ No. L182, 2.8.95, p.27);

Commission Decision 95/307/EC (OJ No. L185, 4.8.95, p.58);

Commission Decision 95/388/EC (OJ No. L234, 3.10.95, p.30);

Commission Decision 95/483/EC (OJ No. L275, 18.11.95, p.30).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3 to 9, 10.1, 10.2 (only in so far as it concerns exports), 11 to 13.

By way of derogation from the requirements of article 5.1, the Minister may authorise in writing the purchase by a body, institute or centre approved under regulation 9 of these Regulations of apes belonging to an individual.

The importation into Great Britain of lagomorphs which cannot be shown to have been born on the holding of origin and kept in captivity since birth is prohibited except in accordance with the provisions of the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974. Lagomorphs born on the holding of origin and kept in captivity since birth must be accompanied on importation by an official health certificate confirming that status and that the holding of origin has been free from rabies for at least one month.

Animals (other than carnivores, primates, bats and lagomorphs) born on the holding of origin and kept in captivity since birth must be accompanied on importation by a certificate completed by the exporter confirming that status and that the animals do not show any obvious signs of disease at the time of export, and that the premises of origin are not subject to any animal health restrictions.

Section 12 Pathogens

Council Directive 92/118/EEC laying down animal and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC ;

OJ No. L62, 15.3.93, p.49.

Relevant provisions: Articles 6 and 7.1.

Section 13 Pure-bred animals of the bovine species

Council Directive 77/504/EEC on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species;

OJ No. L206, 12.8.1977, p.8 as amended by, and as read with:

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Hellenic Republic to the European Communities (OJ No. L291, 19.11.79, p.17);

Council Directive 79/268/EEC (OJ No. L62, 13.3.79, p.5);

Council Regulation 3768/85/EEC (OJ No. L362, 31.12.85, p.8);

Council Directive 85/586/EEC (OJ No. L372, 31.12.85, p.44);

Commission Decision 86/404/EEC (OJ No. L233, 20.8.86, p.19);

Commission Decision 88/124/EEC (OJ No. L62, 8.3.88, p.32);

Council Directive 91/174/EEC (OJ No. L85, 5.4.91, p.37);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Council Directive 94/28/EC (OJ No. L178, 12.7.94, p.66).

Relevant provisions: Articles 5 and 7.

Section 14 Breeding animals of the porcine species

Council Directive 88/661/EEC on the zootechnical standards applicable to breeding animals of the porcine species;

OJ No. L382, 31.12.1988, p.36 as amended by, and as read with:

Commission Decision 89/503/EEC (OJ No. L247, 23.8.89, p.22);

Commission Decision 89/506/EEC (OJ No. L247, 23.8.89, p.34);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 2.2, 5, 7.2 and 9.

Section 15 Pure-bred breeding sheep and goats

Council Directive 89/361/EEC concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats;

OJ No. L153, 6.6.1989, p.30 as amended by, and as read with:

Commission Decision 90/258/EEC (OJ No. L145, 8.6.90, p.39);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3.2 and 6.

Section 16 Equidae

Council Directive 90/427/EEC on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing intra-Community trade in equidae;

OJ No. L224, 18.8.1990, p.55 as amended by, and as read with:

Commission Decision 92/353/EEC (OJ No. L192, 11.7.92, p.63);

Commission Decision 92/354/EEC (OJ No. L192, 11.7.92, p.66);

Commission Decision 93/623/EEC (OJ No. L298, 3.12.93, p.45);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1).

Relevant provisions: Articles 6 and 8.

Section 1 Bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine from third countries

Council Directive 72/462/EEC on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries;

OJ L302, 31.12.72, p.28 as amended by, and as read with:

Council Directive 90/423/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.13);

Council Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.29);

Council Directive 91/69/EEC (OJ No. L46, 19.2.91, p.37);

Council Directive 91/496/EEC (OJ No. L268, 24.9.91, p.56);

Council Directive 91/688/EEC (OJ No. L377, 31.12.91, p.18);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 6, 11, 12.8 and 13.

Section 2 Third countries from which member States may authorise certain imports

(1) Council Decision 79/542/EEC drawing up a list of third countries from which the member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products (OJ No. L146, 14.6.79, p.15);

as amended by:

Commission Decision 93/100/EEC (OJ No. L40, 17.2.93, p.23);

Commission Decision 93/344/EEC (OJ No. L138, 9.6.93, p.11);

Commission Decision 93/435/EEC (OJ No. L201, 11.8.93, p.28);

Commission Decision 94/310/EC (OJ No. L137, 1.6.94, p.72);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 94/453/EC (OJ No. L187, 22.7.94, p.11);

Commission Decision 94/561/EC (OJ No. L214, 19.8.94, p.17);

Commission Decision 95/288/EC (OJ No. L181, 1.8.95, p.42);

Commission Decision 95/322/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.9);

Commission Decision 95/323/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.11).

(2) Commission Decision 95/233/EC drawing up lists of third countries from which member States authorise imports of live poultry and hatching eggs (OJ No. L156, 7.7.95, p.76).

Section 3 Canada

Commission Decision 83/494/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Canada (OJ No. L273, 6.10.83, p.37);

as amended by:

Commission Decision 84/421/EEC (OJ No. L237, 5.9.84, p.14).

The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Canada must state that the animals do not originate from herds in the geographic region of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia as defined by Commission Decision 88/212/EEC on health protection measures concerning bluetongue in respect of Canada (OJ No. L95, 13.4.88, p.21). Cattle imported into Great Britain from Canada may only be despatched from the territory of Canada between 1st February and 15th April inclusive.

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Canada must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

The importation of cattle from herds in which not all bovines over 24 months old have been tested negative for enzootic bovine leukosis within the twelve months prior to the date of export from Canada is permitted subject to the following provisions:

in the case of females, the animals must have been non-pregnant at the time of entry into pre-export isolation and at the time of loading for export;

in the case of bulls not intended for direct entry into semen collection centres, and in the case of females, the animals must be at least 18 months old at the time of loading for export and must undergo 6 months isolation following import into Great Britain;

in the case of bulls intended for direct entry into a semen collection centre, the animals must undergo 9 months isolation following import into Great Britain.

Section 4 Equidae

Council Directive 90/426/EEC on health conditions governing the movement of equidae and their import from third countries;

OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.42, as amended by, and as read with:

Council Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.29);

Council Directive 91/496/EEC (OJ No. L268, 24.9.91, p.56);

Council Directive 92/36/EEC (OJ No. L157, 10.6.92, p.28);

Commission Decision 92/130/EEC (OJ No. L47, 22.2.92, p.26);

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1).

Commission Decision 94/467/EEC (OJ No. L190, 26.7.94, p.28);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 95/329/EC (OJ No. L191, 12.8.95, p.36);

Commission Decision 96/81/EC (OJ No. L19, 25.1.96, p.53).

Relevant provisions: Articles 11, 12.1, 13 to 16, 18 and 20.2.

Section 5 Poultry and hatching eggs

Council Directive 90/539/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs;

OJ No. L303, 30.10.90, p.6 as amended by, and as read with:

Council Directive 91/494/EEC (OJ No. L268, 24.9.91, p.35);

Council Directive 91/496/EEC (OJ No. L268, 24.9.91, p.56);

Council Directive 92/65/EEC (OJ No. L268, 14.9.92, p.54);

Commission Decision 92/340/EEC (OJ No. L188, 8.7.92, p.34);

Commission Decision 92/369/EEC (OJ No. L195, 14.7.92, p.25);

Council Directive 93/120/EEC (OJ No. L340, 31.12.93, p.35).

The Decision on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area between the European Communities, their Member States and the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Swiss Confederation (OJ No. L1, 3.1.94, p.1);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 20, 21.1, 22.1, 23, 24, 27.2 and 28.

Section 6 Other specified animals

Council Directive 92/65/EEC laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Council Directive 90/425/EEC ;

OJ No. L268, 14.9.92, p.54 as amended by, and as read with:

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 95/176/EC (OJ No. L117, 24.5.95, p.23).

Relevant provisions: Articles 17.1, 17.2 and 18.

Section 7 Temporary admission of registered horses

Commission Decision 92/260/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for temporary admission of registered horses:

OJ No. L130, 15.5.92, p.67 as amended by, and as read with:

Commission Decision 93/344/EEC (OJ No. L138, 9.6.93, p.11);

Commission Decision 94/453/EC (OJ No. L187, 22.7.94, p.11);

Commission Decision 94/561/EC (OJ No. L214, 19.8.94, p.17).

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Commission Decision 95/322/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.9);

Commission Decision 95/323/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.11);

Commission Decision 96/81/EC (OJ No. L19, 25.1.96, p.53).

Section 8 Hungary

Commission Decision 92/322/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Hungary (OJ No. L177, 30.6.92, p.1);

as amended by:

Commission Decision 93/393/EEC (OJ No. L170, 13.7.93, p.30);

Commission Decision 94/668/EC (OJ No. L260, 8.10.94, p.34).

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Hungary must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

Section 9 Poland

Commission Decision 92/323/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Poland (OJ No. L177, 30.6.92, p.18).

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Poland must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

Section 10 Bulgaria

Commission Decision 92/325/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Bulgaria (OJ No. L177, 30.6.92, p.52);

as amended by, and as read with:

Commission Decision 92/526/EEC (OJ No. L332, 18.11.92, p.21);

Commission Decision 93/420/EC (OJ No. L191, 31.7.93, p.133);

Commission Decision 95/147/EC (OJ No. L96, 28.4.95, p.51);

Commission Decision 95/295/EC (OJ No. L182, 2.8.95, p.30);

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Bulgaria must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

Section 11 Romania

Commission Decision 92/402/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Romania (OJ No. 224, 8.8.92, p.18).

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Romania must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

Section 12 Switzerland

Commission Decision 92/460/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Switzerland (OJ No. L261, 7.9.92, p.1).

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Switzerland must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

Section 13 Iceland

Commission Decision 92/463/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Iceland (OJ No. L261, 7.9.92, p.50).

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Iceland must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

Section 14 Latvia

Commission Decision 93/181/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine species and health protection measures in respect of imports of domestic animals of the porcine species from Latvia (OJ No. L78, 31.3.93, p.1).

The importation into Great Britain from Latvia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Section 15 Slovenia

Commission Decision 93/182/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine species and health protection measures in respect of imports of domestic animals of the porcine species from Slovenia (OJ No. L78, 31.3.93, p.11).

The importation into Great Britain from Slovenia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Section 16 Lithuania

Commission Decision 93/183/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine species and health protection measures in respect of imports of domestic animals of the porcine species from Lithuania (OJ No. L78, 31.3.93, p.21).

The importation into Great Britain from Lithuania of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Section 17 Estonia

Commission Decision 93/184/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine species and health protection measures in respect of imports of domestic animals of the porcine species from Estonia (OJ No. L78, 31.3.93, p.31).

The importation into Great Britain from Estonia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Section 18 Registered horses for racing, etc.

Commission Decision 93/195/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the re-entry of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export (OJ No. L86, 6.4.93, p.1);

as amended by, and as read with:

Commission Decision 93/344/EEC (OJ No. L138, 9.6.93, p.11);

Commission Decision 94/453/EC (OJ No. L187, 22.7.94, p.11);

Commission Decision 94/561/EC (OJ No. L214, 19.8.94, p.17).

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 95/99/EC (OJ No. L76, 5.4.95, p.16);

Commission Decision 95/322/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.9);

Commission Decision 95/323/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.11);

Commission Decision 95/461/EC (OJ No. L265, 8.11.95, p.40).

Section 19 Equidae for slaughter

Commission Decision 93/196/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of equidae for slaughter (OJ No. L86, 6.4.93, p.7);

as amended by:

Commission Decision 94/453/EC (OJ No. L187, 22.7.94, p.11).

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 95/322/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.9);

Commission Decision 96/81/EC (OJ No. L19, 25.1.96, p.53);

Commission Decision 96/82/EC (OJ No. L19, 25.1.96, p.56).

Section 20 Equidae for breeding and production

Commission Decision 93/197/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certification on imports of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production;

OJ No. L86, 6.4.93, p.16 as amended by:

Commission Decision 93/344/EEC (OJ No. L138, 9.6.93, p.11);

Commission Decision 93/510/EEC (OJ No. L238, 23.9.93, p.45);

Commission Decision 93/682/EEC (OJ No. L317, 18.12.93, p.82);

Commission Decision 94/453/EC (OJ No. L187, 22.7.94, p.11);

Commission Decision 94/561/EC (OJ No. L214, 19.8.94, p.17);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21);

Commission Decision 95/322/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.9);

Commission Decision 95/323/EC (OJ No. L190, 11.8.95, p.11);

Commission Decision 95/536/EC (OJ No. L304, 16.12.95, p.49);

Commission Decision 96/81/EC (OJ No. L19, 25.1.96, p.53);

Commission Decision 96/82/EC (OJ No. L19, 25.1.96, p.56).

All pre-export tests of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production imported from Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, ex-Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia and the Ukraine must be carried out as follows: for vesicular stomatitis at the Institute of Animal Health, Pirbright; the mandatory tests for infectious anaemia, dourine and glanders and, if necessary, the test for equine viral arteritis at the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Weybridge. The test results must be attached to the health certificate accompanying the imported equidae.

Section 21 Ovine and caprine animals

Commission Decision 93/198/EEC laying down a model for the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic ovine and caprine animals from third countries;

OJ No. L86, 6.4.93, p.34 as amended by:

Commission Decision 94/453/EC (OJ No. L187, 22.7.94, p.11);

The Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Austria, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom of Sweden and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ No. C241, 29.8.94, p.21).

Section 22 Live animals in relation to foot-and-mouth disease

Commission Decision 93/242/EEC concerning the importation into the Community of certain live animals and their products originating from certain European countries in relation to foot-and-mouth disease;

OJ No. L110, 4.5.93, p.36 as amended by, and as read with:

Commission Decision 94/81/EC (OJ No. L40, 11.2.94, p.58);

Commission Decision 95/295/EC (OJ No. L182, 2.8.95, p.30).

Relevant provisions: Articles 1, 2 and 5.

Section 23 New Zealand

Commission Decision 93/491/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from New Zealand (OJ No. L229, 10.9.93, p.18).

The official health certificate accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from New Zealand must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

Section 24 Zootechnical conditions

Council Directive 94/28/EC laying down the principles relating to the zootechnical and genealogical conditions applicable to imports from third countries of animals, their semen, ova and embryos, and amending Directive 77/504/EEC on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (OJ No. L178, 12.7.94, p.66).

Section 25 Croatia

Commission Decision 94/321/EC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Croatia (OJ No. L143, 8.6.94, p.11).

The importation into Great Britain from Croatia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Section 26 Shellfish from third countries for relaying in Community waters

Commission Decision 95/352/EC on animal health conditions and the certification requirements for the importation from third countries of Crassostrea gigas for relaying in Community waters (OJ No. L204, 30.8.95, p.13).

Section 27 The Slovak Republic

Commission Decision 96/185/EC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from the Slovak Republic (OJ No. L59, 8.3.96, p.23).

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from the Slovak Republic must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

Section 28 The Czech Republic

Commission Decision 96/186/EC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from the Czech Republic and revoking Decision 92/324/EEC (OJ No. L59, 8.3.96, p.41).

The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from the Czech Republic must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11th December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).