Council Directive 2004/68/EC laying down animal health rules for the importation into and transit through the Community of certain live ungulate animals, amending Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/EEC and repealing Directive 72/462/EEC.

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Cattle Sheep/goats Swine Camelids Equine-animals Animal reproduction Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Transport/storage Authorization/permit

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive sets out animal health requirements for the importation into and transit through the Community of live ungulates, with a view to protecting animal health. For the present purposes, ungulates shall mean the animal species listed in Annex I. The importation of live ungulates into and transit through the Community shall only be authorized from third countries that appear on a list or lists to be drawn up in accordance with the procedure defined under article 4. Certain amendments are laid down to article 12 of Directive 90/426/EEC on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae and to Directive 92/65/EEC laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos.

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Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Directive 92/65/EEC laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 90/425/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Animal health, Animal reproduction, International trade, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/426/EEC on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Pests/diseases, Equine-animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Council Directive 72/462/EEC on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries.

Legislation | European Union | 1972

Keyword: International trade, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act on animals health protection and fighting against infectious diseases of animals.

Legislation | Poland | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Fish products, Aquaculture, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Transport/storage, Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, Equine-animals, Hormones/steroids, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal by-products, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 47 implementing Directive 2004/68/EC laying down animal health rules for the importation into and transit through the Community of certain live ungulate animals.

Legislation | Italy | 2007

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Inspection, Transport/storage, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Camelids, Equine-animals, Animal reproduction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Regulation on animal health requirements for importation and transit of ungulates.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2005

Keyword: Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Camelids, Equine-animals, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 245 establishing animal health rules for the importation into and transit through the country of certain live ungulate animals, in compliance with Council Directive 2004/68/EC.

Legislation | Greece | 2006

Keyword: Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Camelids, Equine-animals, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 106 of 2005 (XI. 14.) FVM of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development laying down rules for the importation and transit of live ungulate animals from third countries.

Legislation | Hungary | 2005 (2013)

Keyword: Animal health, Cattle, Certification, Equine-animals, Sheep/goats, International trade, Swine, Camelids, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 34 of 2010 on Veterinary Requirements for the Circulation of Animals Not Referred to in Other Laws and Regulations Regarding Veterinary Control

Legislation | Latvia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: International trade, Procedural matters, Transport/storage, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Implementing Decision 2012/253/EU amending Annex II to Council Directive 2004/68/EC as regards the basic general criteria for a territory to be considered free from bluetongue.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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