Ministerial decree No.346 of 2012 on regulating the import of wild animals and its amendment. País/Territorio Emiratos Árabes Unidos Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Especies silvestres y ecosistemas Palabra clave Especies en peligro Comercio de especies Fauna silvestre Comercio internacional Certificación Cuarentena Autorización/permiso Protecíon de las especies Cría en ranchos/cría en cautividad Área geográphica Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Resumen This Decree consisting of 8 articles and 2 Annexes aims at regulating the import of wild animals in compliance with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It prohibits the importation, for personal and commercial purposes, of wildlife species non-bred in captivity included in Appendix (A). The species in Appendix (A) can be imported by authorized agencies such zoo parks and breeding centers under the conditions indicated in art.2 concerning permits, veterinary controls, adequate shelter, certificates accompanying the shipment, Veterinary Health Certificate issued by the competent authorities of the exporting country. While for commercial purposes can be imported the animals included in Appendix (B). Shipments are subject to the quarantine regime in force. Texto completo Árabe Página web www.moccae.gov.ae