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

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.”