Council Directive 2003/43/EC amending Directive 88/407/EEC laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2003
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal L 143, 11 June 2003, pp. 23-32.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Biotechnology Animal reproduction Animal health Cattle
Geographical area: European Union Countries

Abstract: As established by the present Directive, Directive 88/407/EEC in matter of intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species shall not affect Community or national zootechnical provisions governing the organization of artificial insemination in general and the distribution of semen in particular. Article 2 (b) giving the definition of “semen collection centre” is supplemented by inserting the definition of “semen storage centre”. Article 3 (c) laying down one of the conditions under which Member States shall send semen to the territory of another Member State is replaced. In particular, semen must have been collected and processed or stored if need be in a collection or storage centre or centres approved for the purpose in accordance with article 5 (1), with a view to artificial insemination and for the purposes of intra-Community trade. Article 9 (1) is replaced by the text laid down in article 1 (6) hereto. The lists of semen collection and storage centres from which Member States shall authorize the importation of semen originating in third countries are to be prepared and updated in accordance with this new provision. Lastly, Annexes A to D are replaced by the text contained in the Annex to this Directive.
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References - Legislation

Amends

Council Directive 88/407/EEC 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.

Legislation | European Union | 1988

Keyword: Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Standards, Animal health, Cattle, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act amending the Veterinary Act.

Legislation | Czechia | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Inspection, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Trade in Bovine Breeding Animals, their Semen, Ova and Embryos) (Amendment) Regulations, 2004 (S.I. No. 499 of 2004).

Legislation | Ireland | 2004

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bovine Semen (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 1319 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on requirements for animal semen for purposes of combating animal diseases.

Legislation | Finland | 2012

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Cattle, Authorization/permit, Registration, Inspection, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX