The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Amendment) Regulations 1993 No. 1967


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1993 No.1967

AGRICULTURE

The Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Amendment) Regulations 1993

Made

22nd July 1993

Laid before Parliament

4th August 1993

Coming into force

25th August 1993

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretary of State, being Ministers designated(1) for the purposes of section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972(2) in relation to the common agricultural policy of the Economic Community, acting jointly, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by the said section 2(2), hereby make the following Regulations:

Citation and commencement

1. These Regulations may be cited as the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (Amendment) Regulations 1993 and shall come into force on 25th August 1993.

Amendment to the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations 1992

2. For Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 to the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations 1992(3) there shall be substituted the provisions of Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of these Regulations.

In witness whereof the Official Seal of the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheriesand Food is hereunder affixed on

L.S.

Gillian Shephard

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food

21st July 1993.

Hector Monro

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office

22nd July 1993

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 1

Regulation 1(2)

SCHEDULE 1AMENDMENTS TO DIRECTIVES

1. Council Directive 90/425/EEC has been amended by,and must be read subject to:

2. Council Directive 91/496/EEC has been amended by,and must be read subject to:

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 2

Regulations 1(2) and 16(1)

SCHEDULE 2BORDER INSPECTION POSTS

Border inspection posts for all species of live animals:

Border inspection posts for all species except those specified in the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 1974:

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 3

Regulations 4, 5(a), 5(c), 6, 9(1), 9(2) and 11(4)(a)

SCHEDULE 3MEASURES TO BE COMPLIED WITH

I.VETERINARY LEGISLATION

1. Council Directive 64/432 EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine; OJ No. L121, 29.7.64, p.1977 (Special Edition1963-64, p.164),

as amended by:

2. Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of deep-frozen semen of domestic animals of the bovine species;

OJ No. L194, 22.7.1988, p.10 as amended by:

3. Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions concerning intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species;

OJ No. L302, 19.10.1989, p.1 as amended by:

4. Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on health conditions governing the movement of equidae and their import from third countries;

OJ No. L224, 18.8.90, p.42, which was amended by and must be read subject to:

5. Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26 June 1990 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species;

OJ No. L224, 18.8.1990, p.62

Relevant provisions: Articles 3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1.

6. Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs;

OJ No. L303, 30.10.90, p.6 as amended by and as read with:

7. Council Directive 90/667/EEC laying down the veterinary rules for the disposal and processing of animal waste, for its placing on the market and for the prevention of pathogens in feeding stuffs of animal or fish origin;

8. Council Directive 91/67/EEC concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products;

OJ No. L46, 19.2.91, p.1 as read with:

9. Council Directive 91/68/EEC of 28 January 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals;

OJ No. L46, 19.2.91, p.19 as read with:

10. Council Directive 91/628/EEC on the protection of animals during transport;

OJ No. L340, 11.12.91, p.17

Relevant provisions: Articles 4, 6, 8, 11 and 15.

II.ZOOTECHNICAL LEGISLATION

11. Council Directive 77/504/EEC of 25 July 1977 on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species;

OJ No. L206, 12.8.1977, p.8 as amended by:

12. Council Directive 88/661/EEC of 19 December 1988 on the zootechnical standards applicable of breeding animals of the porcine species;

OJ No. L382, 31.12.1988, p.36

13. Council Directive 89/361/EEC of 30 May 1989 concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats;

OJ No. L153, 6.6.1989, p.30

14. Council Directive 90/427/EEC of 26 June 1990 on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing intra-Community trade in equidae;

OJ No. L224, 18.8.1990, p.55

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 4

Regulations 4, 5(b), 9(1), 9(2) and 11(4)(a)

SCHEDULE 4ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS NOT COVERED BY COMMUNITY LEGISLATION

A. Other live animals not covered by Schedule 3 Part 1.

B. Semen, ova, embryos and pathogens not covered by Schedule 3 Part 1.

Regulation 2

SCHEDULE 5

Regulations 15(2), 17(2) and 24

SCHEDULE 6COMMUNITY LEGISLATION ON THIRD COUNTRIES

1. Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (OJ No. L302, 31.12.72, p.28);

as amended by:

2. Council Decision 79/542/EEC of 21 December 1976 drawing up a list of third countries from which the member States authorise imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae, sheep and goats, fresh meat and meat products (OJ No. L146, 14.6.79, p.15);

as amended by:

3. Commission Decision 83/494/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Canada (OJ No. L273, 6.10.83, p.37) as amended by: Commission Decision 84/421/EEC (OJ No. 237, 5.9.84, p.14).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Canada must state that the animals do not originate from herds in the geographic region of the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia as defined by Commission Decision 88/212/EEC on health protection measures concerning bluetongue in respect of Canada (OJ No. L95, 13.4.88, p.21). Cattle imported from Canada may only land in Great Britain between 1st February and 15th April inclusive.

(b)The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britainfrom Canada must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11 December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

4. Council Directive 90/426/EEC on health conditions governing the movement of equidae and their import from third countries.

Relevant provisions: Articles 11, 12.1, 13 to 16, 18 and 20.2.

5. Council Directive 90/539/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of poultry and hatching eggs.

Relevant provisions: Articles 20, 21.1, 22.1, 23, 24, 27.2 and 28.

6. Commission Decision 91/190/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Austria (OJ No. L96, 17.4.91, p.16).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Austria must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Austria must state that the animals comply with the requirements of CommissionDecision 93/24/EEC of 11 December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

7. Commission Decision 92/260/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for temporary admission of registered horses (OJ No. L130, 15.5.92, p.67).

8. Commission Decision 92/322/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Hungary (OJ No. L177, 30.6.92, p.1);

as amended by:

9. Commission Decision 92/323/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Poland (OJ No. L177, 30.6.92, p.18).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Poland must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Poland must state that the animals comply with the requirements of CommissionDecision 93/24/EEC of 11 December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

10. Commission Decision 92/324/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Czechoslovakia (OJ No. L177, 30.6.92, p.35).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Czechoslovakia must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Czechoslovakia must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11 December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

11. Commission Decision 92/325/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Bulgaria (OJ No. L177, 30.6.92, p.52).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Bulgaria must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Bulgaria must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11 December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

12. Commission Decision 92/401/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Norway (OJ No. L224, 8.8.92, p.1).

13. Commission Decision 92/402/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Romania (OJ No. L224, 8.8.92, p.18).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Romania must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The official health certification accompanying all swine imported into Great Britain from Romania must state that the animals comply with the requirements of Commission Decision 93/24/EEC of 11 December 1992 concerning additional guarantees relating to Aujeszky's disease for pigs destined to member States or regions free of the disease (OJ No. L16, 25.1.93, p.16).

14. Commission Decision 92/460/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Switzerland (OJ No. L261, 7.9.92, p.1).

15. Commission Decision 92/461/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Sweden (OJ No. L261, 7.9.92, p.18).

16. Commission Decision 92/462/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Finland (OJ No. L261, 7.9.92, p.34).

17. Commission Decision 92/463/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the import of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Iceland (OJ No. L261, 7.9.92, p.50).

18. Commission Decision 93/181/EEC of 29 January 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine species and health protection measures in respect of imports of domestic animals of the porcine species from Latvia (OJ No. L78, 31.3.93, p.1).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Latvia must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The importation into Great Britain from Latvia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

19. Commission Decision 93/182/EEC of 29 January 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine species and health protection measures in respect of imports of domestic animals of the porcine species from Slovenia (OJ No. L78, 31.3.93, p.11).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Slovenia must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The importation into Great Britain from Slovenia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

20. Commission Decision 93/183/EEC of 29 January 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine species and health protection measures in respect of imports of domestic animals of the porcine species from Lithuania (OJ No. L78, 31.3.93, p.21).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Lithuania must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The importation into Great Britain from Lithuania of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

21. Commission Decision 93/184/EEC of 29 January 1993 on animal health conditions and veterinary certificates for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine species and health protection measures in respect of imports of domestic animals of the porcine species from Estonia (OJ No. L78, 31.3.93, p.31).

(a)The official health certification accompanying all cattle imported into Great Britain from Estonia must state that the animals have never been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease.

(b)The importation into Great Britain from Estonia of domestic animals of the porcine species is prohibited.

22. Commission Decision 93/198/EEC of 17 February 1993 laying down a model for the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic ovine and caprine animals from third countries (OJ No. L86, 6.4.93, p.34).

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)

These Regulations amend the Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) Regulations 1992 by replacing Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 to those Regulations. Amongst other changes, they implement Article 17 of Council Directive 92/118/EEC laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ No. L62, 15.3.1993, p.49).

(1)

S.I. 1972/1811.

(3)

S.I. 1992/3295.

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