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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the approval of germinal product establishments and the traceability and animal health requirements for movements within the Union of germinal products of certain kept terrestrial animals.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 174, 3 June 2020, pp. 1-63.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Authorization/permit Cattle Certification Equine-animals Registration Sheep/goats Transport/storage Traceability/product tracing
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It shall apply from 21 April 2021.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down supplementing animal health rules concerning the registered and approved germinal product establishments and the traceability and animal health requirements for movements within the Union of germinal products of certain kept terrestrial animals. Part II sets forth provisions on the requirements for the approval of germinal product establishments for bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine animals in Chapter 1, registers to be kept by the competent authority of registered and approved germinal product establishments in Chapter 2, and record keeping obligations and traceability in Chapter 3. Part III lays down rules for the movements, collection, production, production, processing, storage, transport, testing and other procedures of germinal products of bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine animals in accordance with animal health requirements in Chapter 1 and animal health certification in Chapter 2.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health ("Animal Health Law").

Legislation | European Union | 2016 (2018)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Internal trade, International trade, Fish products, Business/industry/corporations, Fish disease, Traceability/product tracing, Quarantine, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Early warning system, Livestock water use, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Animal welfare, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/647 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the approval of germinal product establishments and the traceability and animal health requirements for movements within the Union of germinal products of certain kept terrestrial animals.

Legislation | European Union | 2023

Keyword: Animal health, Certification, Genetic resources, International trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX