Commission Regulation (EC) No. 650/2003 amending Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the import of live ovine and caprine animals.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2003
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal L 95, 11 April 2003, pp. 15 and 16.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Sheep/goats
Geographical area: European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: This Regulation shall enter into force on 3 May 2003.

Abstract: Annex IX to Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001, dealing with the importation into the community of live animals, embryos, ova and products of animal origin, is amended in accordance with the Annex to the present Regulation. In particular, Chapter E of Annex IX shall be replaced by the text contained in the Annex hereto. On this basis, ovine and caprine animals imported into the Community after 1 October 2003 are to be subject to the presentation of an animal health certificate.
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References - Legislation

Amends

Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX