PART IU.K. GENERAL RULES

CHAPTER 1 U.K. Subject matter, aim, scope and definitions

Article 1U.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.