Commission Decision 96/509/EC laying down pedigree and zootechnical requirements for the importation of semen of certain animals.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal reproduction International trade Certification

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

Semen as referred to in article 1 of Directive 94/28/EC, coming from an animal which has not undergone the performance tests and genetic value assessment on the basis of the principles provided for by Community rules, may only be imported within the limits of the quantities necessary for approved organizations or associations to carry out such official test. Moreover, the semen shall be accompanied by particular certificates conforming to the models laid down in Annexes I and II to this Decision.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 94/28/EC laying down the principles relating to the zootechnical and genealogical conditions applicable to imports from third countries of animals, their semen, ova and embryos, and amending Directive 77/504/EEC on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species.

Legislation | European Union | 1994

Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Registration, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Pedigree and Zootechnical Requirements for the Importation of Semen of Certain Animals Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 313 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Animal reproduction, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/602 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 as regards the model forms of zootechnical certificates for breeding animals and their germinal products.

Legislation | European Union | 2020

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Equine-animals, Genetic resources, Herd book, Sheep/goats, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX