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Council Regulation (EEC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1996 (2023)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Communities No. L 61, 3 March 1997, pp. 1-69.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Wild flora Birds Reptiles International trade Authorization/permit Management/conservation Certification Ranching/captive breeding Data collection/reporting Protection of species Endangered species Allocation/quota Cartilaginous fishes Trade in species Inspection Monitoring Offences/penalties Plant protection Wildlife products
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities and shall apply from 1 June 1997.
Abstract

For the purpose of implementing the principles of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the Regulation aims at protecting species of wild fauna and flora and assuring their conservation. The introduction into, or the export or re-export from the Community of specimens of species listed in Annex A is subject to the performance of the necessary checks and the presentation at the check points of an import/export permit issued by the competent authority of the Member State under the conditions and according to the procedure set out in the Regulation.

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Website
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References - Legislation

Repeals

Council Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 on the implementation in the Community of the Convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

Legislation | European Union | 1982

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Marking/identification, Protection of species, Ranching/captive breeding, Research, Trade in species, Transport/storage, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act on trade in endangered species.

Legislation | Czech Republic | 2004

Keyword: Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing some provisions of the Act on trade in endangered species.

Legislation | Czechia | 2004

Keyword: Endangered species, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 792/2012 laying down rules for the design of permits, certificates and other documents provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein and amending Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Certification, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Wild flora, International trade, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act (2004).

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Subsidy/incentive, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Education, Research, Sustainable development, Water conservation zone, Inland waters, Wetlands, Surface water, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Access and benefit-sharing, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) 939/97 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Marking/identification, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Animal welfare, Trade in species, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 1739/1997 - Convenio sobre Comercio Internacional de Especies Amenazadas de Fauna y Flora Silvestres (CITES) y del Reglamento (CE) 338/97, del Consejo, de 9 de diciembre de 1996, relativo a la protección de especies de la fauna y flora silvestres mediante el control de su comercio.

Legislation | Spain | 1997

Keyword: International trade, Institution, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree establishing the register for keeping animal and plant species.

Legislation | Italy | 2001

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Registration, Access-to-information, Wild flora, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 525 of 2000 containing rules relative to the possession and transport of and the trade in protected animal and plant species (Decree Exemption Protected Animal and Plant Species).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2000

Keyword: Wildlife products, International trade, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Trade in Species of Fauna and Flora Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 236 of 2004).

Legislation | Malta | 2004

Keyword: International trade, Certification, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Offences/penalties, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act relative to measures relative to protected animals and plants species.

Legislation | Sweden | 1994 (1999)

Keyword: International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: International trade, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, Authorization/permit, Marking/identification, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Allocation/quota, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 680 of 1997 indicating domestic protected animal and plant species.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1997

Keyword: Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree setting up the Register for keeping of animal and plant species

Legislation | Italy | 2002

Keyword: Keeping of live animals, Wild flora, Registration, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 492 of 1997 amending the Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Finland | 1997

Keyword: Protected area, International trade, Endangered species, Policy/planning, National parks, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Legislative Decree No. 275 rearranging the sanctioning system in matter of trade in protected wildlife species

Legislation | Italy | 2001

Keyword: Offences/penalties, International trade, Endangered species, Wildlife products, Keeping of live animals, Protection of species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 100/2004 on trade in endangered species.

Legislation | Czechia | 2004 (2009)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Trade in species, Endangered species, Wild flora, Ecosystem preservation, Wild fauna, International trade, Protection of species, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 349/2003 suspending the introduction into the Community of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Wild flora, Reptiles, Molluscs, Alien species, Equine-animals, Insects, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1808/2001 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: International trade, Certification, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, Data collection/reporting, Trade in species, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Fees) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 496 of 2009).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Species Marking Ordinance 2013.

Legislation | Austria | 2013

Keyword: Wild fauna, Birds, Reptiles, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the handling and protection methods in the trade of animal and plant species.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Wild flora, Wild fauna, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Birds, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/736 prohibiting the introduction into the Union of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, International trade, Birds, Reptiles, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 292 of 2008 (XII. 10.) Korm. of the Government lazing down certain rules of implementation of international and European law regarding international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Endangered species, Wildlife products, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wild Flora and Fauna Trade Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2010 (2019)

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Registration, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Wildlife products, Offences/penalties, Trade in species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 3 of 31.10.2008 on the marking and labelling of specimens of species according to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | Bulgaria | 2008

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Internal trade, International trade, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree-Law No. 121/2017 implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and adapting it to the amendments to Regulations (EC) No. 338/97 and No. 865/2006.

Legislation | Portugal | 2017

Keyword: Birds, Endangered species, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Cabinet Regulation No. 1139 of 2009 on Procedures for Keeping, Registration, Holding in Captivity, Marking, Trade of Specimens of Species Endangered by the International Trade and Issuance of Certificates

Legislation | Latvia | 2009 (2012)

Keyword: Fish products, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Endangered species, Registration, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Trade in species, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 7/2018 - Requisitos de documentación, tenencia y marcado en materia de comercio de especies amenazadas de fauna y flora silvestres, de acuerdo con lo establecido por la reglamentación de la Unión Europea en aplicación de la Convención sobre el comercio internacional de especies amenazadas de fauna y flora silvestre.

Legislation | Spain | 2018

Keyword: Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, International trade, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Protection of species, Endangered species, Traceability/product tracing, Certification, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 84 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Legislation | Denmark | 2002

Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 935 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 499 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Legislation | Denmark | 1997

Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1285 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Legislation | Denmark | 2021

Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1312 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Legislation | Denmark | 2018

Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 266 on the protection of wild animals and plants by controlling trade therein (Washington Convention/CITES).

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, International trade, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Recommendation of 13 June 2007 identifying a set of actions for the enforcement of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, International trade, Protection of species, Sustainable development, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Access-to-information, Capacity building, Education, Financing, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Loi du 9 juillet 2018 1° concernant certaines modalités d’application et les sanctions du règlement (CE) 338/97 du Conseil du 9 décembre 1996 relatif à la protection des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages par le contrôle de leur commerce ; 2° abrogeant les articles 2 à 12 de la loi modifiée du 19 février 1975 portant approbation de la Convention sur le commerce international des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages menacées d’extinction, signée à Washington, le 3 mars 1973

Legislation | Luxembourg | 2018

Keyword: International trade, Endangered species, Authorization/permit, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Control of Trade in Endangered Species Regulations 2018 (S.I. 703 of 2018).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2018

Keyword: Management/conservation, Protection of species, International trade, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Endangered species Act 1990.

Legislation | Gibraltar (UK) | 1990 (2007)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Endangered species, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Internal trade, International trade, Offences/penalties, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1915 prohibiting the introduction into the Union of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora.

Legislation | European Union | 2017

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, International trade, Birds, Reptiles, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of the Minister of Environment no. 57 of 2004, on the Determination of research unit.

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2011)

Keyword: Governance, Research, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation of the Minister of the Environment no. 29 of 2007 on the procedure for registering the keeping of mammals, birds and reptiles specified in Annex A and prohibiting the keeping of specimens belonging to the ape family, according to the Regulation (EC) 338/97 of the Council of the European Union.

Legislation | Estonia | 2007

Keyword: Birds, Keeping of live animals, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Reptiles, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 101/2012 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Internal trade, International trade, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 709/2010 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 407/2009 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2009

Keyword: Management/conservation, International trade, Certification, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 318/2008 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Trade in species, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1158/2012 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2012

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Internal trade, International trade, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) 938/97 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 1997

Keyword: Trade in species, Protection of species, International trade, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1332/2005 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2005

Keyword: Management/conservation, International trade, Certification, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 834/2004 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Management/conservation, Certification, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 2476/2001 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Trade in species, Protection of species, International trade, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Birds, Reptiles, Cartilaginous fishes, Endangered species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1497/2003 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Trade in species, Wild flora, Wild fauna, Internal trade, Management/conservation, Certification, Birds, Reptiles, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species, Endangered species, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 750/2013 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1320/2014 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2014

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/160 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2017

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/128 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2017

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/2029 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Birds, Reptiles, International trade, Authorization/permit, Management/conservation, Certification, Ranching/captive breeding, Data collection/reporting, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2117 amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.

Legislation | European Union | 2019

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/966 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 to reflect the amendments adopted at the 19th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Legislation | European Union | 2023

Keyword: Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Other references

Cited by

Criminal proceedings v. Jan Nilsson

Jurisprudence | International court | European Union, Sweden |

Keyword: Protected animal species, International trade, Trade in species

Source: UNEP, InforMEA