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Improvement of animal breeds (Procedure and criteria for the import of animals and genetic material from third countries) Regulations 2001 (P.I. No. 191/2001).

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal reproduction Cattle Sheep/goats Standards Swine International trade Genetic resources
Geographical area
European Union Countries, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
The Regulations enter into force by a Cabinet Council Notification to be published in the Official Gazette of the Republic.
Abstract

The provisions of this Act define the terms and conditions for imports of animals (sheep, cattle and pigs) and genetic material from third countries. Animals or genetic material imported from third countries, which are found not complying with the terms and conditions under which a preliminary approval to import has been issued, will be subject to immediate seizure or destruction or slaughter or review of the approval, as decided by the competent authority, so as to exclude the use of their repr

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