European Communities (Pet Passport) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 7 of 2012). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Inspection Marking/identification Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations provide for the control on the movement of certain pet animals within the EU and from third countries by introducing a system for the identification of pets in accordance with Regulation No. 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as amended various times. Movement of pet animals between member states and froma third country to Ireland requires a pet passport in accordance with the Regulation. These regulations also introduce requirements of approved transporters and approved entry points. Authorised officers may issue compliance notices and apply other enforcement measures. Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (No. 6 of 1966). Legislation | Ireland | 1966 Keyword: Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Cattle, Registration, Quarantine, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals European Communities (Pet Passport) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 263 of 2009). Legislation | Ireland | 2009 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX