The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2010

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations replace Part I of Schedule 3 and Schedule 7 to the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1471) (“the principal Regulations”). The changes to these Schedules incorporate new and amended EU legislation that have come into force since the last amendment to these Schedules in the principal Regulations.

These Regulations delete references to Council Directive 90/539/EEC (OJ No L 303, 31.10.1990, p 6) which has been subject to codification in Council Directive 2009/158/EC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (OJ No L 343, 22.12.2009, p 74).

The principal Regulations give effect to EU law concerning the import of animals from third countries and intra-EU trade in animals and animal products. To be eligible for intra-EU trade, animals and genetic material must meet the provisions of the EU legislation listed in Part I of Schedule 3, and any additional requirements specified in that list. Consignments must be accompanied to their destination by a valid health certificate. The principal Regulations require that animals imported from non-EU countries must comply with Council Directive 91/496/EC and the EU legislation set out in Schedule 7. Such animals must enter the EU via an approved Border Inspection Post, where they are checked to ensure they meet EU requirements.

A full Impact Assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.