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Commission Decision 2000/666/EC laying down the animal health requirements and the veterinary certification for the import of birds, other than poultry and the conditions for quarantine.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 278, 31 October 2004, pp. 26-34.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds International trade Transport/storage Certification Inspection Quarantine
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Decision establishes the conditions under which Member States may authorize the importation of birds from certain third countries (those specified in Annex D). In particular, birds must: (1) originate from holdings which are registered by the competent authority of the exporting country; (2) be accompanied by an animal health certificate as laid down in Annex A; (3) be transported in cages or crates which are individually identified with the identification number that shall correspond with the identification number indicated on the animal health certificate. In addition, the importer must prove at the border inspection post that an approved quarantine facility or centre will accept the birds. The birds shall be transported directly from the border inspection post to an approved quarantine facility or centre in cages or crates, without prejudice to Council Directive 91/628/EEC (art. 3).

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Arrêté du 29 janvier 2004 suspendant l'introduction en France d'oiseaux de volière et d'oiseaux de compagnie originaires ou en provenance de certains pays tiers.

Legislation | France | 2004

Keyword: International trade, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 318/2007 laying down animal health conditions for imports of certain birds into the Community and the quarantine conditions thereof.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Birds, International trade, Transport/storage, Quarantine, Early warning system, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX