Council Regulation (EEC) No. 348/81 on common rules for imports of whales or other cetacean products. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1981 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 39, 12 February 1981, pp. 1-3 Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals International trade Institution Wildlife products Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation came into force on 4 March 1981. Abstract The introduction into the Community of cetacean products to be used for commercial purposes is prohibited. The introduction into the Community of whales or other cetacean products for other purposes shall be subject to the production of an import licence, to be issued by the competent authorities designed by Member States. The licence shall not be issued in respect of products destined to commercial purposes. Article 2 provides for the setting up of a Committee on Cetacean Products. Additionally, the same article describes the procedure to be followed by the Committee in the implementation of this Regulation. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation 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 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