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

Statutory Instruments

1996 No. 1111

AGRICULTURE

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

Made

15th April 1996

Laid before Parliament

18th April 1996

Coming into force

9th May 1996

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretary of State, being Ministers designated(1) for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972(2) in relation to the common agricultural policy of the European Community, acting jointly, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by the said section 2(2), hereby make the following Regulations:

Title and commencement

1.  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.

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

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

3.  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.

Angela Browning

Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

15th April 1996

Lindsay

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Scottish Office

15th April 1996

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 1

Regulations 1(2) and 17(1)

SCHEDULE 2 BORDER INSPECTION POSTS

Border inspection post	Animals which may be imported
(a) Immingham, Luton, Stansted and Tilbury are not border inspection posts for any species of animals specified in the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974.
(b) Ungulates include registered equidae as defined in Council Directive 90/426/EEC (OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.42).
East Midlands Airport	Tropical fish only
Gatwick Airport	All animals other than ungulates(b)
Glasgow Airport	All animals other than ungulates(b)
Heathrow Airport	All animals
Immingham Port(a)	Registered equidae as defined in 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)
Luton Airport(a)	Ungulates(b)
Manchester Airport	All animals other than ungulates(b)
Bristol Port	Ungulates other than registered equidae as defined in 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)
Stansted Airport(a)	All animals
Tilbury Port(a)	Zoo animals and ungulates(b)

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 2

Regulations 4, 5(1), 6, 10, 12(4)(a), 29(2)(b) and 33

SCHEDULE 3 MEASURES TO BE COMPLIED WITH

I. VETERINARY LEGISLATION

Bovine animals and swine

1.   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.

  (a)

  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” .

  (b)

  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” .

  (c)

  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” .

  (d)

  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” .

  (e)

  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)” .

  (f)

  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” .

  (g)

  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” .

  (h)

  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.

Bovine semen

2.   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.

Bovine embryos

3.   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” .

Equidae

4.   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).

Porcine semen

5.   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.

Poultry and hatching eggs

6.   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.

  (a)

  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.

  (b)

  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.

  (c)

  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.

  (d)

  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.

Animal waste

7.   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.

Aquaculture animals and products

8.   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.

  (a)

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

  (b)

  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.

Ovine and caprine animals

9.   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.

  (a)

  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.

  (b)

  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.

Protection of animals during transport

10.   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.

Other animals, semen, ova and embryos

11.   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.

  (a)

  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.

  (b)

  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.

  (c)

  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.

Pathogens

12.   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.

II. ZOOTECHNICAL LEGISLATION

Pure-bred animals of the bovine species

13.   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.

Breeding animals of the porcine species

14.   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.

Pure-bred breeding sheep and goats

15.   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.

Equidae

16.   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.

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 3

Regulations 16(2) and (3), 18(2) and 33

SCHEDULE 5 COMMUNITY LEGISLATION ON THIRD COUNTRIES

Bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine from third countries

1.   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.

Third countries from which member States may authorise certain imports

2.— (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).

Canada

3.   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).

  (a)

  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.

  (b)

  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).

  (c)

  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:

  (i)

  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;

  (ii)

  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;

  (iii)

  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.

Equidae

4.   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.

Poultry and hatching eggs

5.   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.

Other specified animals

6.   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.

Temporary admission of registered horses

7.   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).

Hungary

8.   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).

Poland

9.   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).

Bulgaria

10.   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).

Romania

11.   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).

Switzerland

12.   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).

Iceland

13.   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).

Latvia

14.   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.

Slovenia

15.   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.

Lithuania

16.   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.

Estonia

17.   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.

Registered horses for racing, etc.

18.   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).

Equidae for slaughter

19.   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).

Equidae for breeding and production

20.   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.

Ovine and caprine animals

21.   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).

Live animals in relation to foot-and-mouth disease

22.   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.

New Zealand

23.   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).

Zootechnical conditions

24.   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).

Croatia

25.   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.

Shellfish from third countries for relaying in Community waters

26.   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).

The Slovak Republic

27.   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).

The Czech Republic

28.   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).

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 3

Regulation 33

SCHEDULE 6 LEGISLATION WHICH DOES NOT APPLY

Title	Reference	Extent
The Diseases of Fish Act 1937	1937 c. 33	Section 1
The Hares (Control of Importation) Order 1965	S.I. 1965/2040	The whole Order
The Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974 as amended by the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) (Amendment) Order 1994	S.I. 1974/2211 as amended by S.I. 1994/1716	The Order shall continue to apply to all carnivores, primates and bats. It shall continue to apply to the importation of all other animals unless such animals are imported by way of trade and can be shown to have been born on the holding of origin and kept in captivity since birth.
The Importation of Animals Order 1977	S.I. 1977/944	Articles 3, 4(7), 4(8), 5(1) to (3), 7(1), 8 to 14, 16, 17, 18(1)(b), 18(3), 19 to 21, 23, 24 and 25(2) except that article 3 shall continue to apply to ruminating animals and swine other than animals which are the subject of Council Directives 64/432/EEC and 91/68/EEC.
The Importation of Birds, Poultry and Hatching Eggs Order 1979	S.I. 1979/1702	Articles 4 to 7, 9(3) to (6), 10 to 12 except that Article 4 shall continue to apply to all birds (including domestic fowl) and their hatching eggs other than those subject to the provisions of Council Directive 90/539/EEC (excluding domestic fowl).
The Importation of Embryos, Ova and Semen Order 1980 as amended by the Importation of Embryos, Ova and Semen (Amendment) Order 1984	S.I. 1980/12 as amended by S.I. 1984/1326	The whole Order except that article 4 shall continue to apply to embryos, ova and semen (as defined in that Order) other than— (a) bovine semen which is the subject of Council Directive 88/407/EEC, (b) bovine embryos which are the subject of Council Directive 89/556/EEC, (c) porcine semen which is the subject of Council Directive 90/429/EEC, (d) equine ova and embryos which are the subject of Commission Decision 95/294/EC, (e) equine semen which is the subject of Commission Decision 95/307/EC, (f) ovine and caprine semen, ova and embryos which are the subject of Commission Decision 95/338/EC, and (g) porcine ova and embryos which are the subject of Commission Decision 95/483/EC.
The Diseases of Fish Regulations 1984	S.I. 1984/455	Regulations 2 and 5
The Importation of Bovine Semen Regulations 1984	S.I. 1984/1325	The whole instrument
The Shellfish and Specified Fish (Third Country Imports) Order 1992	S.I. 1992/3301	The Order shall continue to apply to third country imports of shellfish or specified fish other than Crassostrea gigas for relaying in Community waters which are the subject of Commission Decision 95/352/EC.

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Animals and Animals Products (Import and Export) Regulations 1995 (“the principal Regulations”) by replacing Schedules 2, 3, 5 and 6 of those Regulations to take into account changes in Community legislation since those Regulations were passed (regulation 3). The Community instruments containing the changes are:

Commission Decision 96/187/EC of 19th February 1996 amending Decision 95/357/EC drawing up a list of border inspection posts agreed for veterinary checks on products and animals from third countries detailed rules concerning the checks to be carried out by the veterinary experts of the Commission and repealing Decision 95/24/EC (OJ No. L59, 8.3.96, p.59);

Commission Decision 95/493/EC of 15th November 1995 repealing Decision 94/887/EC derogating from prohibitions relating to African swine fever for certain areas in Spain and repealing Council Decision 89/21/EEC (OJ No. L282, 24.11.95, p.28);

Council Directive 95/25/EC of 22nd June 1995 amending Directive 64/432/EEC on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (OJ No. L243, 11.10.95, p.16);

Commission Decision 96/190/EC of 22nd February 1996 amending Decision 93/24/EEC and Decision 93/244/EEC and concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky’s disease for pigs destined to regions free of the disease in Germany (OJ No. L60, 9.3.96, p.29);

Council Decision 95/410/EC of 22nd June 1995 laying down the rules for the microbiological testing by sampling in the establishment of origin of poultry for slaughter intended for Finland and Sweden (OJ No. L243, 11.10.95, p.25);

Commission Decision 95/481/EC of 8th November 1995 amending Decision 95/125/EC on the status of France as regards infectious haematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (OJ No. L275, 18.11.95, p.26);

Commission Decision 95/470/EC of 25th October 1995 establishing the list of approved fish farms in Belgium (OJ No. L269, 11.11.95, p.28);

Commission Decision 95/473/EC of 27th October 1995 establishing the list of approved fish farms in France (OJ No. L269, 11.11.95, p.31);

Commission Decision 95/479/EC of 7th November 1995 approving the programme on infectious haemotopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia submitted by Finland (OJ No. L275, 18.11.95, p.23);

Commission Decision 95/388/EC of 19th September 1995 determining the specimen certificate for intra-Community trade in semen, ova and embryos of the ovine and caprine species (OJ No. L234, 3.10.95, p.30);

Commission Decision 95/483/EC of 9th November 1995 determining the specimen certificate for intra-Community trade in ova and embryos of swine (OJ No. L275, 18.11.95, p.30);

Commission Decision 95/461/EC of 27th October 1995 on protection measures in relation to Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Venezuela and in Colombia (OJ No. L265, 8.11.95, p.40);

Commission Decision 95/536/EC of 6th December 1995 amending Commission Decisions 92/160/EEC and 93/197/EEC in relation to the regionalization of Egypt for the imports of registered horses (OJ No. L304, 13.12.95, p.49);

Commission Decision 96/81/EC of 12th January 1996 amending Decisions 92/260/EEC, 93/196/EEC, 93/197/EEC and 94/467/EC with regard to the categories of male equidae to which apply the requirements of equine viral arteritis (OJ No. L19, 25.1.96, p.53);

Commission Decision 96/82 of 12th January 1996 amending Decisions 93/196/EEC and 93/197/EEC concerning animal health certificates for imports of equidae for slaughter, registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production, with regard to piroplasmosis (OJ No. L19, 25.1.96, p.56);

Commission Decision 95/352/EC of 25th July 1995 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);

Commission Decision 96/185/EC of 16th February 1996 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);

Commission Decision 96/186/EC of 16th February 1996 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).

A minor error in the principal Regulations is corrected (regulation 2), as well as several minor errors in the Schedules to the principal Regulations.

A Compliance Cost Assessment in relation to this Order has been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament and copies can be obtained from Animal Health (International Trade) Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Government Buildings, Hook Rise South, Tolworth, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7NF.

(1)

S.I. 1972/1811.

(2)

1972 c. 68.

(3)

S.I. 1995/2428.