Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000

4.  Council Directive 90/426/EEC on health conditions governing the movement of equidae and their import from third countries (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 European international instruments.

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

(a)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 (O.J. No. L224, 18.8.90, p. 55).

(b)The derogation permitted under Article 7.2 shall not apply in relation to equidae brought into Northern Ireland.