Annexes I to IV to Decision 2006/168/EC are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

For a transitional period until 30 June 2013, Member States shall continue to authorise imports of consignments of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species from third countries which are accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued not later than 31 May 2013 in accordance with the models set out in Annexes II, III and IV to Decision 2006/168/EC in its version prior to the amendments introduced by this Decision.

This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2013.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.