Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997

Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland

1997 No. 87

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

ANIMALS

Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997

Made

21st February 1997

Coming into operation

11th April 1997

The Department of Agriculture, being a Department 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 Economic Community, in exercise of the powers conferred on it by the said section 2(2) and of every other power enabling it in that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:

Citation and commencement

1.  These Regulations may be cited as the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 and shall come into operation on 11th April 1997.

Interpretation

2.  The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954(3) shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to a measure of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Amendment of the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (the principal Regulations)

3.  The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995(4) shall be amended as provided in regulations 4 to 9.

Registration of dealers

4.  At the end of regulation 8 there shall be inserted the following paragraph—

“(4) For the purposes of paragraph (1) the Department shall keep a register of dealers engaging in intra-Community trade who have applied for registration in accordance with that paragraph.”.

Approval of bodies, institutes or centres

5.  At the end of regulation 9 there shall be inserted the following paragraph—

“(4) For the purposes of Article 11 of Council Directive 92/65/EEC, the Department shall approve any equine semen collection centre or equine embryo collection team which has applied for that approval in accordance with Article 11 of that Directive and which meets the conditions applicable to it in respect of approval and the performance of its duties as required by Article 11 and Annex D to that Directive.”.

Illegal consignments

6.  After regulation 13(1) there shall be inserted—

“(1A) Where any animal detained or isolated, or any animal product detained, under paragraph (1)(a) has been in contact with any other animal or animal product, the Department may serve a notice on the person appearing to have charge of that other animal or animal product and sub-paragraphs (a) and, as the case may be, (b) or (c) of paragraph (1) shall apply in relation to such an animal or animal product as if it were an animal or animal product mentioned in paragraph (1).”.

Post import controls

7.  In regulation 23, after paragraph (2), there shall be inserted—

“(3) Where the Department exercises the powers granted under paragraph (2) to place any animal in quarantine or isolation, it may also, by notice served on the person appearing to have charge of any other animal which has been in contact with such an animal, require him to place that other animal in quarantine or isolation at such place as may be specified in the notice.”.

Community legislation

8.  For Schedules 1, 2 and 4 there shall be substituted respectively the Schedules set out in Schedules 1, 2 and 3 to these Regulations.

Disapplication of legislation

9.  In Schedule 5 for the entry which relates to the Artificial Reproduction of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1975(5) there shall be substituted the entry set out in Schedule 4 to these Regulations.

Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture on

L.S.

R. S. Johnston

Assistant Secretary

21st February 1997.

Regulation 8.

SCHEDULE 1

Regulation 2(4)

“SCHEDULE 1 Amendments to Directives

1.   Council Directive 90/425/EEC has been amended by, and must be read subject to:

• Council Directive 90/539/EEC (O.J. No. L303, 31.10.90, p. 6);

• Council Directive 90/667/EEC (O.J. No. L363, 27.12.90, p. 51);

• Council Directive 90/675/EEC (O.J. No. L373, 31.12.90, p. 1);

• Council Directive 91/67/EEC (O.J. No. L46, 19.2.91, p. 1);

• Council Directive 91/68/EEC (O.J. No. L46, 19.2.91, p. 19);

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

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

• Council Directive 91/628/EEC (O.J. No. L340, 11.12.91, p. 17);

• Council Directive 92/60/EEC (O.J. No. L268, 14.9.92, p. 75);

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

• Council Directive 92/118/EEC (O.J. No. L62, 15.3.93, p. 49);

• Commission Decision 93/444/EEC (O.J. No. L208, 19.8.93, p. 34);

• Commission Decision 94/338/EC (O.J. No. L151, 17.6.94, p. 36);

• Commission Decision 94/339/EC (O.J. No. L151, 17.6.94, p. 38).

2.   Council Directive 91/496/EEC has been amended by, and must be read subject to:

• Council Directive 91/628/EEC (O.J. No. L340, 11.12.91, p. 17);

• Commission Decision 92/424/EEC (O.J. No. L232, 14.8.92, p. 34);

• Commission Decision 92/432/EEC (O.J. No. L237, 20.8.92, p. 29);

• Council Decision 92/438/EEC (O.J. No. L243, 25.8.92, p. 27);

• Commission Decision 92/527/EEC (O.J. No. L332, 18.11.92, p. 22);

• Commission Decision 94/467/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

• Commission Decision 95/357/EC (O.J. No. L211, 6.9.95, p. 43);

• Commission Decision 96/35/EC (O.J. No. L10, 13.1.96, p. 40);

• Commission Decision 96/36/EC (O.J. No. L10, 13.1.96, p. 42);

• Commission Decision 96/187/EC (O.J. No. L59, 8.3.96, p. 59);

• Commission Decision 96/267/EC (O.J. No. L91, 12.4.96, p. 76);

• Commission Decision 96/357/EC (O.J. No. L138, 11.6.96, p. 18);

• Commission Decision 96/499/EC (O.J. No. L203, 13.8.96, p. 11).”

Regulation 8.

SCHEDULE 2

Regulations 2(4), 4, 5(1), 6, 10(1) and (2), 12(4), 29(2) and 32

“SCHEDULE 2

Bovine animals and swine

1.   Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26th June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. L192, 23.10.66, p. 3294; (Special Edition 1965-66, p. 234));

• Council Directive 71/285/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. L73, Special Edition, 27.3.72);

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Council Directive 91/449/EEC (O.J. No. L268, 24.9.91, p. 107);

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

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

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 93/244/EEC (O.J. No. L111, 5.5.93, p. 21);

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

• Commission Decision 93/664/EC (O.J. No. L303, 10.12.93, p. 27);

• Council Directive 94/42/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. L1, 3.1.94, p. 1);

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

• Commission Decision 94/474/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

• Commission Decision 94/961/EC (O.J. No. L371, 31.12.94, p. 26);

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 95/72/EC (O.J. No. L59, 17.3.95, p. 34);

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

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

• Commission Decision 95/211/EC (O.J. No. L132, 16.6.95, p. 21);

• Commission Decision 96/190/EC (O.J. No. L60, 9.3.96, p. 29).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3.2 to 3.7, 3.10, 3a, 4a, 4b, 6 and 9a.

(a) The official health certificate accompanying all cattle exported from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland from Spain must contain the statement: “Live cattle in accordance with Commission Decision 90/208/EEC of 18th April 1990 on contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia”.

(c) The official health certificate accompanying all cattle imported into Northern Ireland from Portugal must contain the statement: “Live cattle in accordance with Commission Decision 91/52/EEC of 14th January 1991 on contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia”.

(d) The official health certificate accompanying all swine exported from Northern Ireland to Denmark, Finland, or those regions of Austria, 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 11th 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).”

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

(f) The official health certificate accompanying all swine exported from Northern Ireland to Luxembourg, Sweden and those regions of Austria and Germany specified in Commission Decision 93/244/EEC must contain one of the following statements:

“Pigs for breeding in accordance with Commission Decision 93/244/EEC”; or

“Pigs for production in accordance with Commission Decision 93/244/EEC”.

(g) In accordance with Commission Decision 95/108/EC the importation into Northern Ireland from the Italian region of Sardinia of animals of the suidae family is prohibited.

(h) The official health certificate accompanying all cattle exported from Northern Ireland to Austria or Sweden must contain the statement: “Bovines in accordance with Commission Decision 95/109/EC”.

Bovine semen

2.   Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14th June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species (O.J. No. L194, 22.7.88, p. 10), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

• Council Directive 93/60/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3, 4.1 and 6.

Bovine embryos

3.   Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25th September 1989 on animal health conditions concerning intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (O.J. No. L302, 19.10.89, p. 1), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 94/113/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 Northern Ireland must contain the statement: “Embryos in accordance with Commission Decision 92/290/EEC concerning bovine spongiform encephalopathy”.

Equidae

4.   Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26th June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (O.J. No. L224, 18.8.90, p. 42), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 92/130/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21).

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

The requirements of Articles 4.1, 4.2 and 8 of Council Directive 90/426/EEC 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 of 26th June 1990 (O.J. No. L224, 18.8.90, p. 55).

Porcine semen

5.   Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26th June 1990 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21).

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

Poultry and hatching eggs

6.   Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15th October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs (O.J. No. L303, 31.10.90, p. 6), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

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

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

• Council Directive 93/120/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

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

• Council Decision 95/410/EC (O.J. No. L243, 11.10.95, p. 25).

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

Animal waste

7.   Council Directive 90/667/EEC of 27th November 1990 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3 and 5.

Aquaculture animals and products

8.   Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28th January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (O.J. No. L46, 19.2.91, p. 1) as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 93/74/EEC (O.J. No. L27, 4.2.93, p. 35) (as amended by Commission Decision 94/450/EC (O.J. No. L187, 22.7.94, p. 8) and Commission Decision 96/218/EC (O.J. No. L74, 22.3.96, 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 (O.J. No. L1, 3.1.94, p. 1);

• Commission Decision 94/722/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

• Commission Decision 95/124/EC (O.J. No. L84, 14.4.95, p. 6) (as amended by Commission Decision 96/265/EC (O.J. No. L91, 12.4.96, p. 72));

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

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

• Commission Decision 95/473/EC (O.J. No. L269, 11.11.95, p. 31) (as amended by Commission Decision 96/289/EC (O.J. No. L109, 3.5.96, p. 23));

• Commission Decision 95/479/EC (O.J. No. L275, 18.11.95, p. 23);

• Commission Decision 96/94/EC (O.J. No. L21, 21.1.96, p. 73);

• Commission Decision 96/221/EC (O.J. No. L741, 22.3.96, p. 42);

• Commission Decision 96/233/EC (O.J. No. L77, 27.3.96, p. 33);

• Commission Decision 96/490/EC (O.J. No. L202, 10.8.96, p. 21).

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. Northern Ireland 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 of 28th January 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals (O.J. No. L46, 19.2.91, p. 19), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

• Commission Decision 94/164/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

• Commission Decision 94/877/EC (O.J. No. L352, 31.12.94, p. 102);

• Commission Decision 94/953/EC (O.J. No. L371, 31.12.94, p. 14);

• Commission Decision 94/965/EC (O.J. No. L371, 31.12.94, p. 31);

• Commission Decision 94/972/EC (O.J. No. L371, 31.12.94, p. 48).

Relevant provisions: Articles 4 to 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 Northern Ireland.

(b) The official health certification accompanying all sheep and goats for fattening and breeding imported into Northern Ireland 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 of 19th November 1991 on the protection of animals during transport (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

• Council Directive 95/29/EEC (O.J. No. L18, 30.6.95, p. 52).

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

Other animals, semen, ova and embryos

11.   Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13th July 1992 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 Annex A(I) to Council Directive 90/425/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 95/483/EC (O.J. No. L275, 18.11.95, p. 30).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3 to 9, 10.1 and 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 of Council Directive 92/65/EEC the Department 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 Northern Ireland 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 (Northern Ireland) 1977. 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.

Pathog ens

12.   Council Directive 92/118/EEC of 17th December 1992 laying down animal health 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 (O.J. 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 of 25th July 1977 on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. L291, 19.11.79, p. 17);

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

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

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

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

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

• Council Directive 91/174/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

• Council Directive 94/28/EC (O.J. 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 of 19th December 1988 on the zootechnical standards applicable to breeding animals of the porcine species (O.J. No. L382, 31.12.88, p. 36), as amended by, and as read with:

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

• Commission Decision 89/506/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 of 30th May 1989 concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats (O.J. No. L153, 6.6.89, p. 30), as amended by, and as read with:

• Commission Decision 90/258/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. L1, 3.1.94, p. 1).

Relevant provisions: Articles 3.2 and 6.

Equidae

16.   Council Directive 90/427/EEC of 26th June 1990 on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing intra-Community trade in equidae (O.J. No. L224, 18.8.90, p. 55), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

• Commission Decision 93/623/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. L1, 3.1.94, p. 1);

• Commission Decision 96/79/EC (O.J. No. L19, 25.1.96, p. 41).

Relevant provisions: Articles 6 and 8.”

Regulation 8.

SCHEDULE 3

Regulations 15(3) and (4), 18(1) and 32

“SCHEDULE 4

Bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine from third countries

1.   Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12th December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (O.J. No. L302, 31.12.72, p. 28), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

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

• Council Directive 91/688/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 of 21st December 1979 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 (O.J. No. L146, 14.6.79, p. 15), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 94/310/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

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

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 96/279/EC (O.J. No. L107, 30.4.96, p. 1).

(2) Commission Decision 95/233/EC of 22nd June 1995 drawing up lists of third countries from which Member States authorise imports of live poultry and hatching eggs (O.J. No. L156, 7.7.95, p. 76).

(3) Commission Decision 96/483/EC of 12th July 1996 drawing up the list of third countries entitled to use the model animal health certificates for imports into the Community of live poultry and hatching eggs other than ratites and eggs thereof as laid down by Decision 96/482/EC (O.J. No. L196, 7.8.96, p. 28).

Canada

3.   Commission Decision 83/494/EEC of 27th September 1983 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Canada (O.J. No. L273, 6.10.83, p. 37), as amended by, and as read with:

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

(a) The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Northern Ireland 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 of 9th March 1988 on health protection measures concerning bluetongue in respect of Canada (O.J. No. L95, 13.4.88, p. 21). Cattle imported into Northern Ireland from Canada may only be despatched from the territory of Canada between 1st February and 15th April inclusive.

(b) 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 Northern Ireland;

(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 Northern Ireland.

Equidae

4.   Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26th June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (O.J. No. L224, 18.8.90, p. 42), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 92/130/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. L1, 3.1.94, p. 1);

• Commission Decision 94/467/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

• Commission Decision 96/81/EC (O.J. 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 of 15th October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs (O.J. No. L303, 31.10.90, p. 6), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

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

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

• Council Directive 93/120/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

• Commission Decision 96/482/EC (O.J. No. L196, 7.8.96, p. 13).

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

Other specified animals

6.   Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13th July 1992 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 Annex A(I) to Council Directive 90/425/EEC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

• Commission Decision 96/539/EC (O.J. No. L230, 11.9.96, p. 23);

• Commission Decision 96/540/EC (O.J. No. L230, 11.9.96, p. 28).

Relevant provisions: Articles 17.1, 17.2 and 18.

Temporary admission of registered horses

7.   Commission Decision 92/260/EEC of 10th April 1992 on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for temporary admission of registered horses (O.J. No. L130, 15.5.92, p. 67), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

• Commission Decision 94/561/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 96/279/EC (O.J. No. L107, 30.4.96, p. 1);

• Commission Decision 96/486/EC (O.J. No. L198, 8.8.96, p. 49).

Hungary

8.   Commission Decision 92/322/EEC of 10th June 1992 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Hungary (O.J. No. L177, 30.6.92, p. 1), as amended by:

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

• Commission Decision 94/668/EC (O.J. No. L260, 8.10.94, p. 34).

Poland

9.   Commission Decision 92/323/EEC of 10th June 1992 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Poland (O.J. No. L177, 30.6.92, p. 18).

Bulgaria

10.   Commission Decision 92/325/EEC of 10th June 1992 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Bulgaria (O.J. No. L177, 30.6.92, p. 52), as amended by and as read with:

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

• Commission Decision 93/420/EEC (O.J. No. L191, 31.7.93, p. 133);

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

• Commission Decision 95/295/EC (O.J. No. L182, 2.8.95, p. 30).

Romania

11.   Commission Decision 92/402/EEC of 31st July 1992 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Romania (O.J. No. L224, 8.8.92, p. 18).

Switzerland

12.   Commission Decision 92/460/EEC of 2nd September 1992 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Switzerland (O.J. No. L261, 7.9.92, p. 1).

Iceland

13.   Commission Decision 92/463/EEC of 2nd September 1992 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Iceland (O.J. No. L261, 7.9.92, p. 50).

Latvia

14.   Commission Decision 93/181/EEC of 29th January 1993 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 (O.J. No. L78, 31.3.93, p. 1).

The importation into Northern Ireland from Latvia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Slovenia

15.   Commission Decision 93/182/EEC of 29th January 1993 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 (O.J. No. L78, 31.3.93, p. 11).

The importation into Northern Ireland from Slovenia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Lithuania

16.   Commission Decision 93/183/EEC of 29th January 1993 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 (O.J. No. L78, 31.3.93, p. 21).

The importation into Northern Ireland from Lithuania of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Estonia

17.   Commission Decision 93/184/EEC of 2nd February 1993 concerning 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 (O.J. No. L78, 31.3.93, p. 31).

The importation into Northern Ireland from Estonia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

Registered horses for racing, etc.

18.   Commission Decision 93/195/EEC of 2nd February 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the re-entry of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export (O.J. No. L86, 6.4.93, p. 1), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

• Commission Decision 94/561/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 95/461/EC (O.J. No. L265, 8.11.95, p. 40);

• Commission Decision 96/279/EC (O.J. No. L107, 30.4.96, p. 1);

• Commission Decision 96/486/EC (O.J. No. L198, 8.8.96, p. 49).

Equidae for slaughter

19.   Commission Decision 93/196/EEC of 5th February 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of equidae for slaughter (O.J. No. L86, 6.4.93, p. 7), as amended by, and as read with:

• Commission Decision 94/453/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

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

• Commission Decision 96/82/EC (O.J. No. L19, 25.1.96, p. 56);

• Commission Decision 96/279/EC (O.J. No. L107, 30.4.96, p. 1);

• Commission Decision 96/486/EC (O.J. No. L198, 8.8.96, p. 49).

Equidae for breeding and production

20.   Commission Decision 93/197/EEC of 5th February 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production (O.J. No. L86, 6.4.93, p. 16), as amended by, and as read with:

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

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 94/561/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21);

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

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

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

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

• Commission Decision 96/82/EC (O.J. No. L19, 25.1.96, p. 56);

• Commission Decision 96/279/EC (O.J. No. L107, 30.4.96, p. 1);

• Commission Decision 96/486/EC (O.J. No. L198, 8.8.96, p. 49).

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 and the tests of dourine and glanders and, if necessary, the test for equine viral arteritis at the Central Veterinary Laboratory, Weybridge, or at Veterinary Sciences Division, Stoney Road, Belfast. The test results must be attached to the health certificate accompanying the imported equidae.

Ovine and caprine animals

21.   Commission Decision 93/198/EEC of 17th February 1993 laying down a model for the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic ovine and caprine animals from third countries (O.J. No. L86, 6.4.93, p. 34), as amended by, and as read with:

• Commission Decision 94/453/EC (O.J. 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 (O.J. No. C241, 29.8.94, p. 21).

Live animals in relation to foot-and-mouth disease

22.   Commission Decision 93/242/EEC of 30th April 1993 concerning the importation into the Community of certain live animals and their products originating in certain European countries in relation to foot-and-mouth disease (O.J. No. L110, 4.5.93, p. 36), as amended by, and as read with:

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

• Commission Decision 95/295/EC (O.J. No. L182, 2.8.95, p. 30).

Relevant provisions: Articles 1, 2 and 5.

New Zealand

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

Zootechnical conditions

24.   Council Directive 94/28/EC of 23rd June 1994 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 (O.J. No. L178, 12.7.94, p. 66).

Croatia

25.   Commission Decision 94/321/EC of 29th April 1994 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Croatia (O.J. No. L143, 8.6.94, p. 11).

The importation into Northern Ireland 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 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 (O.J. No. L204, 30.8.95, p. 13).

The Slovak Republic

27.   Commission Decision 96/185/EC of 16th February 1996 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from the Slovak Republic (O.J. No. L59, 8.3.96, p. 23).

The Czech Republic

28.   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 (O.J. No. L59, 8.3.96, p. 41).”

Regulation 9

SCHEDULE 4

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Number	Title	Extent
S.I. 1975/1834 (N.I. 17)	Artificial Reproduction of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1975	Article 6(1) will no longer apply to— (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 95/388/EC; (g) porcine ova and embryos which are the subject of Commission Decision 95/483/EC.

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

These Regulations amend the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995 (“the principal Regulations”) by replacing Schedules 1, 2 and 4 (regulation 8), and amending Schedule 5 to those Regulations to take into account changes in Community legislation since those Regulations were passed (regulation 9).

The Regulations also amend the principal Regulations by—

(a) empowering the Department to approve equine semen collection centres and equine embryo collection teams in accordance with the conditions required by Council Directive 92/65/EEC (regulation 5);

(b) extending the powers of the Department to enable it to detain, slaughter or destroy animals and animal products which have been in contact with animals or animal products which are likely to constitute a serious hazard to public or animal health (regulation 6);

(c) extending the Department’s powers to impose post-import controls by enabling it to require the quarantine or isolation of animals which have come into contact with imported animals (regulation 7).

(1)

S.I. 1972/1811

(2)

1972 c. 68

(3)

1954 c. 33 (N.I.)

(4)

S.R. 1995 No. 52

(5)

S.I. 1975/1834 (N.I. 17) to which there are amendments not relevant to these Regulations