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Council Directive 89/556/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1989 (2003)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 302, 19 October 1989, pp. 1-11.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Cattle Animal reproduction Animal health Internal trade International trade Certification Transport/storage
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

The present Directive establishes animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of fresh and frozen embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species. The application scope does not include embryos resulting from in vitro fertilization. An animal health certificate drawn up by an official veterinarian of the Member State of collection on a form conforming to the specimen in Annex C shall accompany each consignment of embryos. Conditions concerning the collection, processing, storage and transport of embryos by the approved embryo collection team are laid down. Further provisions deal with safeguard and control measures.

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Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Keyword: Animal reproduction, Genetic resources, Cattle, Transport/storage, International trade, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Governmental Ordinance on animal health conditions for the marketing of embryos of bovine animals and their importation from third countries.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2003

Keyword: Cattle, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on veterinary requirements for trade in semen, egg cells and embryos, and veterinary conditions of their import from third countries.

Legislation | Czechia | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Infectious Animal Disease Control Act (1999)

Legislation | Estonia | 1999 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Drugs, Liability/compensation, Public health, Quarantine, Research, Risk assessment/management, Fish disease, Animal health, Enforcement/compliance, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases, Ranching/captive breeding

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Bovine Breeding) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 19 of 2009).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Animal health, Cattle, Data collection/reporting, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Community Provisions (Bovine Embryos) (Jersey) Regulations 2010.

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2010

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Animal health, Registration, Inspection, Transport/storage, Cattle, International trade, Authorization/permit, Certification, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and import from third countries of embryos of bovine animals.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2004

Keyword: Cattle, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Decision 2006/60/EC amending Annex C to Council Directive 89/556/EEC as regards the model animal health certificate for intra-Community trade in embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Cattle, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Certification

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").

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Source: FAO, FAOLEX