This Order amends the Bee Diseases and Pests Control (Scotland) Order 2007 (“the 2007 Order”). It makes provision for the enforcement in Scotland of Article 13 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements.

Article 13 of that Regulation imposes conditions that apply following the introduction of certain species of queen bees and bumble bees (Apis mellifera and Bombus spp.) from third countries into Scotland.

Breach of the 2007 Order, as amended by this Order, is an offence under section 1(7) of the Bees Act 1980.

A business and regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.