Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 1 U.K. Subject matter and aim

1. This Regulation lays down rules for the prevention and control of animal diseases which are transmissible to animals or to humans.

Those rules provide for:

(a) the prioritisation and categorisation of diseases of Union concern and for the establishment of responsibilities for animal health (Part I: Articles 1 to 17);

(b) the early detection, notification and reporting of diseases, surveillance, eradication programmes and disease–free status (Part II: Articles 18 to 42);

(c) disease awareness, preparedness and control (Part III: Articles 43 to 83);

(d) the registration and approval of establishments and transporters, movements and traceability of animals, germinal products and products of animal origin within the Union (Part IV: Articles 84 to 228; and Part VI: Articles 244 to 248 and 252 to 256);

(e) the entry of animals, germinal products, and products of animal origin into the Union and the export of such consignments from the Union (Part V: Articles 229 to 243; and Part VI: Articles 244 to 246 and 252 to 256);

(f) non–commercial movements of pet animals into a Member State from another Member State or from a third country or territory, (Part VI: Articles 244 to 256);

(g) the emergency measures to be taken in the event of a disease emergency situation (Part VII: Articles 257 to 262).

2. The rules referred to in paragraph 1:

(a) aim to ensure:

(i)

improved animal health to support sustainable agricultural and aquaculture production in the Union;

(ii)

the effective functioning of the internal market;

(iii)

a reduction in the adverse effects on animal health, public health and the environment of:

• certain diseases;

• the measures taken to prevent and control diseases;

(b) take into account:

(i)

the relationship between animal health and:

• public health;

• the environment, including biodiversity and valuable genetic resources, as well as the impact of climate change;

• food and feed safety;

• animal welfare, including the sparing of any avoidable pain, distress or suffering;

• antimicrobial resistance;

• food security;

(ii)

the economic, social, cultural and environmental consequences arising from the application of disease control and prevention measures;

(iii)

relevant international standards.