Order No. 1236 on donor animals and import/export of breeding material.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Consumer protection Equine-animals Sheep/goats Certification Inspection Animal reproduction Swine International trade

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 January 2016.

Abstract

This Order sets regulations for semen collection, storage centers thereof, embryo collection and production teams collecting and handling such reproductive material (semen, ova and embryos) of equine, ovine and caprine species, as well as ova and embryos of pigs. Veterinarian inspections shall be implemented to ensure safety of import and export of breeding material and animal non-food products. The exporters of sperm, eggs or embryos from Denmark to third countries shall ensure that this is done in accordance with the recipient country's official import requirements. Official import requirements of the recipient country shall be submitted to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration for obtaining a veterinary certification issued by Danish Food Authorities.

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Decision 2010/470/EU laying down model health certificates for trade within the Union in semen, ova and embryos of animals of the equine, ovine and caprine species and in ova and embryos of animals of the porcine species.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Animal reproduction, International trade, Certification, Animal health, Equine-animals, Sheep/goats, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2010/472/EU on imports of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species into the Union.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: International trade, Animal health, Sheep/goats, Animal reproduction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2004/211/EC establishing the list of third countries and parts of territory thereof from which Member States authorise imports of live equidae and semen, ova and embryos of the equine species, and amending Decisions 93/195/EEC and 94/63/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Equine-animals, International trade, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 92/65/EEC laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 90/425/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Animal health, Animal reproduction, International trade, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Keeping Act (LBK no. 9 of 06/01/2022).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Ranching/captive breeding, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Slaughtering, Swine, Marking/identification, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 1015 on penalties for violations set out under the Commission Regulation (EU) No. 176/2010 amending Annex D to Council Directive 92/65/EEC with respect to semen collection and storage centers, wellbeing of donor animals (equine, ovine and caprine), and the handling of semen, eggs and embryos thereof.

Legislation | Denmark | 2010

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Animal reproduction, Equine-animals, Sheep/goats, Enforcement/compliance, Transport/storage, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX