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SANCO/10576/2006 Rev. 7(SANCO/1140/2008)EN    EN   
 COMMISSION OF THE E UROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels,  
C(2008) 
 
Draft 
COMMISSION REGULATION 
of […] 
 
implementing Directive 2006/88/EC as regards  conditions and certification requirements 
for the placing on the market and the im port into the Community of aquaculture 
animals and products thereof and laying down a list of vector species 
 
 This document does not necessarily re present the view of the Commission EN 2   EN Draft 
COMMISSION REGULATION 
of […] 
 
implementing Directive 2006/88/EC as regards  conditions and certification requirements 
for the placing on the market and the im port into the Community of aquaculture 
animals and products thereof and laying down a list of vector species 
 (Text with EEA relevance) 
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty esta blishing the European Community, 
Having regard to Council Directive 2006/88/E C of 24 October 2006 on animal health 
requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals
1, and in particular Article  17(2), Articles 22 and 25 and 
Article 61(3) thereof, 
Having regard to Council Dir ective 91/67/EEC of 28 January  1991 concerning the animal 
health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products2, 
and in particular Articles 10(3),  12(2), 13(1) and (2), Article 14, Article s 16(1), 19(1) and (3), 
20(1) and (3) and 21(1) thereof,  
Whereas: 
(1) Directive 2006/88/EC lays down the animal health requirements to be applied for 
the placing on the market and the impor t and the transit th rough the Community 
of aquaculture animals and products ther eof. Directive 2006/88/EC repeals and 
replaces Directive 91/67 /EEC from 1 August 2008.  
(2) Commission Decision 1999/567/EC of 27 July 1999 laying dow n the model of 
the certificate re ferred to in Article 16( 1) of Directive 91/67/EEC3 and 
Commission Decision 2003/390/EC of 23 May 2003 establishing special 
conditions for placing on the market of aquaculture animals species considered 
not susceptible to certain dis eases and the products thereof4 lay down certain 
rules for the placing on the market of aqu aculture animals, including certification 
requirements. Commission Decision 2003/804/EC of 14 November 2003 laying 
down the animal health conditions and cer tification requirement s for imports of 
                                                 
1 OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 14. 
2 OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 
16.5.2003, p. 1). 
3 OJ L 216, 14.8.1999, p. 13. 
4 OJ L 135, 3.6.2003, p. 19. EN 3   EN molluscs, their eggs and gametes for furt her growth, fattening, relaying or human 
consumption5, Commission Decision 2003/858/EC  of 21 November 2003 laying 
down the animal health conditions and certification requirements for introduction 
of live fish, their eggs and gametes in tended for farming, and live fish of 
aquaculture origin and products ther eof intended for human consumption6 and 
Commission Decision 2006/ 656/EC of 20 September 2006 laying down the 
animal health conditions and certification requirements for imports of fish for 
ornamental purpose7 lay down conditions for imports of aquaculture animals into 
the Community. Those Decisions implement Directive 91/67/EEC. 
(3) Directive 2006/88/EC provide s that the placing on the market of aquaculture 
animals is to be subject to animal h ealth certification when the animals are 
introduced into a Member State, zone or  compartment declared disease-free in 
accordance with that Directive or subj ect to a surveillanc e or eradication 
programme. Accordingly, it is  appropriate to lay down certification requirements 
and harmonised model animal health certifi cates in this Regulation to replace the 
certification requirements laid down  under Directive 91/67/EEC and the 
Decisions implementing that Directive.  
(4) Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
29 April 2004 laying down specific hygien e rules for food of animal origin8 lays 
down specific rules on the hygiene of food of animal origin for food business 
operators, including packaging and label ling requirements. The animal health 
certification requirements provided for in  the present Regulation for the placing 
on the market and import of aquaculture  animals and products thereof intended 
for further processing before human c onsumption should not apply to those 
animals and products packed and labelled in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 
853/2004, subject to ce rtain conditions. 
(5) Directive 2006/88/EC provides that Member States are to ensure that the placing 
on the market of ornamental aquatic anim als does not jeopardise the health status 
of aquatic animals with regard  to non-exotic diseases list ed in Part II of Annex IV 
thereto. 
(6) Ornamental aquatic animals placed on the market in the Community and intended 
for facilities without any di rect contact with natural waters, namely closed 
ornamental facilities, do not pose the sa me risks to other sectors of Community 
aquaculture or to wild stocks. Accordingl y, animal health cer tification should not 
be required under this Regulation for such animals. 
(7) In order to provide Member States, where the entire terri tory, or certain zones or 
compartments thereof, are declared free of  one of more of the non-exotic diseases 
for which ornamental aquatic animals ar e susceptible, with information on the 
                                                 
5 OJ L 302, 20.11.2003, p. 22. Directive as last amended by Directive 2007/158/EC (OJ L 68, 8.3.2007, 
p. 10). 
6 OJ L 324, 11.12.2003, p. 37. Directive as last amended by Directive 2007/158/EC. 
7 OJ L 271, 30.9.2006, p. 71. Directive as last amended by Decision 2007/592/EC (OJ L 224, 29.8.2007, 
p. 5). 
8  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55; corrected version (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22). Regulation as last amended 
by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1243/2007 (OJ L 281, 25.10.2007, p. 8). EN 4   EN movements into their territory of orname ntal aquatic animals intended for closed 
ornamental facilities, it is  appropriate that such m ovements are notified through 
the Traces system  as provided for in Council Di rective 90/425/EC of 26 June 
1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks a pplicable in intra- 
Community trade in certain live anim als and products with a view to the 
completion of the internal market9 and introduced by Commission Decision 
2004/292/EC of 30 March 2004 on the introduction of the Traces system10.  
(8) Movements within the Community from cl osed ornamental facilities to open 
ornamental facilities may represent a hi gh risk to other se ctors of Community 
aquaculture, or to wild stocks, a nd should not be allowed without the 
authorisation of the competent auth orities of the Member States.  
(9) Directive 2006/88/EC provides that Member States are to take certain minimum 
control measures in the even t of confirmation of an exotic or non-exotic disease 
listed in Part II of Annex IV thereto in aquaculture animals or wild aquatic 
animals or in the case of emerging dis eases. In addition, that  Directive provides 
that Member States are to ensure that  the placing on the mark et of aquaculture 
animals is subject to animal health certi fication when the animals are allowed to 
leave an area subject to those control measures. 
(10) Accordingly, this Regulation should la y down animal health conditions and 
certification requirements for consignments  of aquaculture animals and products 
thereof leaving Member States, zones or compartments subject to disease control 
measures. 
(11) Directive 2006/88/EC provides that Member States are to ensure that aquaculture 
animals and products thereof are introduced  into the Community only from third 
countries or parts thereof that appear on a list drawn up in accordance with that 
Directive. 
(12) Imports into the Community of aquaculture animals should only be permitted 
from third countries that have animal health legislation and control system 
equivalent to those in the Communit y. Accordingly, this Regulation should 
establish a list of third countries, territo ries, zones or compartments, from which 
Member States are permitted to intr oduce into the Community aquaculture 
animals for farming, relaying areas, put a nd take fisheries and open ornamental 
facilities. However, the import into the Community of certain ornamental fish, molluscs and crustaceans intended for closed ornamental facilities should be permitted from third countries that are members of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). 
(13) Third countries and territories which ar e allowed to export to the Community 
aquaculture animals for human c onsumption based on public health 
considerations should also be allowe d to export to the Community under the 
animal health provisions of this Regul ation. Aquaculture an imals and products 
                                                
 
9 OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29. Directive as last am ended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European 
Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315, 19.11.2002, p. 14). 
10  OJ L 94, 31.3.2004, p. 63. Decision as last amended by Decision 2005/515/EC (OJ 187, 19.7.2005, p. 
29). EN 5   EN thereof intended for human consumption s hould therefore only be imported into 
the Community from third countries, territo ries, zones or compartments which are 
included on a list drawn up in  accordance with Article 11(1) of Regulation (EC) 
No 854/2004 of the European Parliament  and of the Council of 29 April 2004 
laying down specific rules fo r the organisation of offici al controls on products of 
animal origin intended for human consumption11. 
(14) Such lists are set out in Annexes I and II to Commission Decision 2006/766/EC 
of 6 November 2006 establishing the lists of  third countries and territories from 
which imports of bivalve molluscs, ech inoderms, tunicates, marine gastropods 
and fishery products are permitted12 and, for a transitional period until 31 
December 2009, by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005 of 5 December 2005 laying down transitional arrangem ents for the implementation of 
Regulations (EC) No 853/2004, (EC) No  854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the 
European Parliament and of the Council
13. In the interest of consistency of 
Community legislation, those lists s hould be taken into account in this 
Regulation.  
(15) Directive 2006/88/EC provide s that import of aquacultu re animals and products 
thereof are to be accompanied by a document containing an animal health certificate upon their entry into  the Community. It is nece ssary to lay down in this 
Regulation in detail the animal health  conditions for impor ts of aquaculture 
animals into the Community, including model animal health certificates, which should replace the import conditions la id down under Directive 91/67/EEC. 
(16) Directive 2006/88/EC covers both fish, mo lluscs and crustaceans coming from or 
intended for aquaculture and harmonised certificates and import requirements should therefore be laid down for all these species.  
(17) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2074/2005 of 5 December 2005 laying down 
implementing measures for certain produc ts under Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 
of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil and for the organisation of official 
controls under Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council and Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of 
the Council, derogating from Regulat ion (EC) No 852/2004 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council and am ending Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 and 
(EC) No 854/2004
14 lays down a model health certificates for import of fishery 
products and of live bivalve molluscs intended for human consumption. In the interests of coherency of Community legislation, this  Regulation should provide 
that those models accompany import of  products covered by this Regulation. 
(18) Ornamental aquatic animals, including fi sh, molluscs and crustaceans, are to a 
large extent introduced into the Community  from third countries and territories. 
                                                
 
11 OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 206; corrected version (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 83). Regulation as last 
amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1). 
12 OJ L 320, 18.11.2006, p. 53. Decision as amended by Decision 2008/156/EC (OJ L 50, 23.2.2008, p. 
56).  
13 OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 83.  Regulation as la st amended by Regulation (EC) 1246/2007 (OJ L 281, 
25.10.2007, p. 21). 
14 OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 27. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1244/2007 (OJ L 281, 
25.10.2007, p. 12). EN 6   EN To protect the animal health status of ornamental facilities within the 
Community, it is necessary to lay down certain animal health requirements for the import of such animals.  
(19) It is important to ensure that the anim al health status of aquaculture animals 
imported into the Community is not jeopardised during transport to the Community. 
(20) The release of imported aquaculture animals into the wild in the Community 
poses a particularly high risk to the anim al health status of the Community, since 
the control and eradication of diseas es in natural waters are difficult. 
Accordingly, such release should requi re a specific authorisation from the 
competent authority and only be authorised  under the conditi on that appropriate 
measures are taken to secure the animal health status at the place of release. 
(21) Aquaculture animals intended for tr ansiting through the Community should 
comply with the same requirements as aquaculture animals intended for import 
into the Community. 
(22) Specific conditions for transit via the Community of consignments to and from 
Russia should be provided for owing to th e geographical situation of Kaliningrad 
which affects only Latvia, Lithuania and Po land. In the interests of consistency of 
Community legislation, Co mmission Decision 2001/881/EC of 7 December 2001 
drawing up a list of border inspection posts agreed for ve terinary checks on 
animals and animal products from third countries and updating the detailed rules 
concerning the checks to be carried out by the experts of the Commission
15 and 
Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 Decem ber 1997 laying down the principles 
governing the organisation of veterina ry checks on products entering the 
Community from third countries16 should be taken into account in this 
Regulation. 
(23) Council Directive 96/93/EC of 17 Decembe r 1996 on the certification of animals 
and animal products17 which lays down the rules to be observed in issuing 
veterinary certificates, should apply to anim al health certificat es issued under this 
Regulation. 
(24) Article 17 of Directive 2006/ 88/EC provides that where scientific data or 
practical experience substantiates that sp ecies other than the susceptible species 
referred to in Part II of Annex IV to th at Directive may be responsible for the 
transmission of a specific disease by acti ng as vector species, Member States are 
to ensure that where those species are introduced for farming or restocking purposes into a Member State, zone or co mpartment declared free of that specific 
disease, Member States are to comply with certain requirements provided for in 
that Directive. Article 17 of Directiv e 2006/88/EC also provides for the drawing 
up of a list of vector species. A list of vector species should therefore be adopted.. 
                                                
 
15 OJ L 326, 11.12.2001, p. 44. Decision as last amended by Decision 2007/616/EC (OJ L 254, 28.9.2007, 
p. 1). 
16 OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9.  Directive as last amended by Directive 2006/104/EC (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, 
p. 352). 
17 OJ L 13, 16.1.1997, p. 28. EN 7   EN (25) The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA ) has delivered three opinions on that 
issue: Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Animal Health and Welfare on a request from the European Commission on possible vector species and live stages of 
susceptible species not transmitting disease as regards certain fish diseases,
18 
Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Animal Health and Welfare on a request from the European Commission on possible v ector species and live stages of 
susceptible species not transmitting diseas e as regards certain mollusc diseases,
19 
and Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Animal Health and Welfare on a request 
from the European Commission on possible vector species and live stages of 
susceptible species not transmitting disease as regards certain crustacean diseases.
20 
(26) According to those scient ific opinions, the likeli hood of the transfer and 
establishment of the dis eases listed in Directive 2006/88/EC by the potential 
vector species or groups of vect or species assessed ranked from 
negligible/extremely low to moderate, und er certain conditions. That assessment 
covered aquatic species which are used in  aquaculture and traded for the purpose 
of farming.  
(27) In drawing up the list of vector species, the EFSA opinions should be taken into 
account. In deciding which species should be included in that list, an appropriate 
level of protection of the animal health  status of aquaculture animals in the 
Community should be ensured, while at the same time avoiding the introduction of unnecessary trade restri ctions. Consequently, species which pose a moderate 
risk of disease transmission, according to  those opinions, should be included in 
the list.  
(28) Many of the species identified as possibl e vectors for certain diseases in the 
EFSA opinions, should only be regarded as  such when they originate from an 
area where  species susceptible to the disease in question are present and are 
intended for an area where those same su sceptible species are also present. 
Accordingly, aquaculture animals of possible vector spec ies should only be 
regarded as vector species for the purposes of Article 17 of Directive  under such 
conditions. 
(29) In the interest of clarity and coheren ce of Community legislation, Decisions 
1999/567/EC, 2003/390/EC, 2003/804/EC , 2003/858/EC and 2006/656/EC 
should be repealed and re placed by this Regulation. 
(30) It is appropriate to provide for a transitional period to permit Member States and 
industry to take the necessary measures to  comply with the new requirements laid 
down in this Regulation. 
(31) Bearing in mind the large trade flow of ornamental aquatic animals of species 
susceptible to epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS) a nd the need to carry out 
further studies on the risk of that dis ease to the ornamental aquatic animal 
industry, including a re-assessment of the list of suscep tible species, an 
                                                
 
18 The EFSA Journal (2007) 584, 1-163. 
19 The EFSA Journal (2007) 597, 1-116. 
20 The EFSA Journal (2007) 598, 1-91. EN 8   EN immediate interruption of import of orname ntal fish species susceptible to EUS 
intended only for closed ornamental facilities should be avoided. It is therefore appropriate to introduce a transitional pe riod as regards the requirements related 
to that disease for those consignments. A transitional period is also necessary in 
order to give third countries sufficien t time to document freedom from that 
disease.  
(32) The measures provided for in this Regulat ion are in accordance with the opinion 
of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:  
Chapter I 
SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS 
Article 1 
Subject matter and scope 
This Regulation lays down:  
(a) a list of vector species;  (b)  animal health conditions for the placing on the market of ornamental aquatic animals 
from closed ornamental facilities;  
(c) animal health certification requireme nts for the placing on the market of:  
(i) aquaculture animals intended for fa rming, including relaying areas, put and 
take fisheries and open ornamental  facilities, and restocking, and 
(ii) aquaculture animals and products th ereof intended for human consumption;  
(d) animal health conditions  and certificati on requirements for imports into the 
Community, and transit therein, incl uding storage during transit, of: 
(i) aquaculture animals intended for fa rming, including relaying areas, put and 
take fisheries and open ornamental facilities;  
(ii) aquaculture animals and products th ereof intended for human consumption; 
(iii) ornamental aquatic animals intende d for closed ornamental facilities. 
 Article 2 
Definitions 
For the purposes of this Regulation, th e following definitions shall apply: EN 9   EN (a) ‘closed ornamental facility’ means pet shops, garden centres, garden ponds, 
commercial aquaria or wholesalers k eeping ornamental aquatic animals: 
(i) without any direct contact with natural waters in the Community; or 
(ii) which are equipped with an effluent  treatment system reducing the risk of 
transmitting diseases to the natural waters to an acceptable level;  
(b) ‘open ornamental facility’ means ornamental  facilities other than closed ornamental 
facilities; 
(c) ‘restocking’ means the release of aquaculture animals into the wild. 
Chapter II 
VECTOR SPECIES 
Article 3 
List of vector species 
Aquaculture animals of species listed in Column 3 of the table in Annex I to this Regulation 
shall only be regarded as vectors for the purposes of Article 17 of Directive 2006/88/EC 
where those animals fulfil the conditions se t out in Column 4 and 5 of that table.  
Chapter III 
PLACING ON THE MARKET OF  AQUACULTURE ANIMALS 
Article 4 
Ornamental aquatic animals leaving closed ornamental facilities 
1. Movements of ornamental aquatic animals shall be subject to notification under the 
computerised system provided for in Arti cle 20(1) of Directive 90/425/EC (Traces) 
where the animals: 
(a) originate from closed ornamental facilities in one Member State; (b) are intended for closed ornamental f acilities in another Member State, where 
the entire territory, or certain zones or compartments thereof: 
(i)  are declared free of one or more of  the non-exotic diseases listed in Part 
II of Annex IV to Directive 2006/88 /EC in accordance with Articles 49 
or 50 thereof; or 
(ii) are subject to a surveillance or eradication programme in accordance 
with Article 44(1) or (2) of that Directive; and EN 10   EN (c) are of species susceptible to one or mo re of the diseases for which the Member 
State or zone or compartment concerned is declared disease-free, or for which a surveillance or eradication programme a pplies, as referred to in point (b). 
2. Ornamental aquatic animals kept in closed ornamental facilities shall not be released 
into open ornamental facilities, farms, re laying areas and put- and take fisheries, 
mollusc farming areas or into the wild, unl ess authorised by the competent authority. 
 The competent authority shall only grant such authorisation where the release does 
not jeopardise the health status of the aquatic animals at the place of release and it shall ensure that appropriate ri sk mitigating measures are taken. 
Article 5 
Aquaculture animals intended for farming, relaying areas, put and take fisheries, open 
ornamental facilitie s and restocking 
Consignments of aquaculture animals intende d for farming, relaying areas, put and take 
fisheries, open ornamental facilities, or restoc king shall be accompanied by an animal health 
certificate completed in accordance  with the model set out in Part A of Annex II and the 
explanatory notes in Annex V, where the animals: 
(a) are introduced  into Member States, zones or compartments: 
(i)  declared free of one or more of th e non-exotic diseases li sted in Part II of 
Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC in accordance with Articles 49 or 50 
thereof; or 
(ii) subject to a surveillance or er adication programme in accordance with 
Article 44(1) or (2) of  that Directive;   
(b) are of species susceptible to one or more of the diseases, or vector species for one or 
more of the diseases, for which the Member State, zone or compartment concerned is 
declared disease-free, or for which a surv eillance or eradication programme applies, 
as referred to in point (a). 
Article 6 
Aquaculture animals and products thereof inte nded for further processing before human 
consumption 
1. Consignments of aquaculture animals a nd products thereof intended for further 
processing before human consumption, shal l be accompanied by an animal health 
certificate completed in accordance with the model set out in Part B of Annex II and 
the explanatory notes in  Annex V, where they: 
(a) are introduced into Member States, zones or compartments:  
(i) declared free of one or more of the non-exotic diseases in Part II of 
Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC in  accordance with Articles 49 or 50; 
or  EN 11   EN (ii) subject to a surveillance or er adication programme in accordance with 
Article 44(1) or (2) of  that Directive;  
(b) are of species susceptible to one or mo re of the diseases for which the Member 
State, zone or compartment concerned is  declared disease-fr ee, or for which a 
surveillance or eradication programme applies, as refe rred to in point (a).  
2. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to:  
(a) fish which have been slaughtered  and eviscerated before dispatch; 
(b) molluscs or crustaceans which ar e intended for human consumption and 
packed and labelled for that purpose in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 
853/2004, and which are:  
(i) non-viable; or (ii) intended for further processing with out temporary storage at the place of 
processing;  
(c) aquaculture animals or products th ereof placed on the market for human 
consumption without further processing, provided that they are packed in 
retail-sale packages which comply with  the provisions for such packages in 
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004. 
Article 7 
Live molluscs and crustaceans intended for purific ation centres, dispatch centres and similar 
businesses before human consumption 
Consignments of live molluscs and crustaceans intended for purification centres, dispatch 
centres and similar businesses before human co nsumption, shall be accompanied by an animal 
health certificate completed in accordance with the model set out  in Part B of Annex II and 
the explanatory notes in  Annex V, where they: 
(a) are introduced into Member States, zones or compartments:  
(i) declared free of one or more of the non-exotic diseases li sted in Part II of 
Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC in  accordance with Articles 49 or 50; 
or  
(ii) subject to a surveillance or er adication programme in accordance with 
Article 44(1) or (2) of  that Directive;  
(b) are of species susceptible to one or mo re of the diseases for which the Member 
State, zone or compartment concerned is  declared disease-fr ee, or for which a 
surveillance or eradication programme applies, as refe rred to in point (a).  
Article 8 
Aquaculture animals and products leaving Member  States, zones and com partments subject to 
disease control measures, in cluding eradication programmes EN 12   EN 1. Consignments of aquaculture animals a nd products thereof leaving Member States, 
zones or compartments subject to the di sease control measures provided for in 
Sections 3 to 6 of Chapter V of Direc tive 2006/88/EC, but for which an exemption 
from those disease control measures has been granted by the competent authority, shall be accompanied by an animal health  certificate completed in accordance with 
the model set out in:  
(a) Part A of Annex II and the explanatory notes in Annex V where the 
consignments consist of aquaculture animals intended for farming, relaying 
areas, put and take fisheries, open orna mental facilities or restocking; and 
(b) Part B of Annex II and the expl anatory notes in Annex V where the 
consignments consist of aquaculture an imals and products thereof intended for 
further processing, purification centres, di spatch centres or similar businesses 
before human consumption.  
2. Consignments of aquaculture animals inte nded for farming, relaying areas, put and 
take fisheries, open ornamental facilities  or restocking shall be accompanied by an 
animal health certificate completed in accordan ce with the model set out in Part A of 
Annex II and the explanat ory notes in Annex V, where the animals: 
(a) are leaving a Member State, zone or compartment with an eradication 
programme approved in accordance with Article 44(2) of Directive 2006/88/EC; 
(b) are of species susceptible to one or mo re of the diseases, or vector species for 
one or more of the diseases, for which the eradication programme applies, as 
referred to in point (a). 
3. Consignments of aquaculture animals a nd products thereof intended for further 
processing, purification centres , dispatch centres or sim ilar businesses before human 
consumption shall be accompanied by an an imal health certificate completed in 
accordance with the model set out in Part B of Annex II and the explanatory notes in 
Annex V, where the animals: 
(a) are leaving a Member State, zone or compartment with an eradication 
programme approved in accordance with Article 44(2) of Directive 2006/88/EC; 
(b) are of species susceptible to one or more of the diseases for which the 
eradication programme applies, as referred to in point (a). 
4. This Article shall not apply to:  
(a) fish which have been slaughtered  and eviscerated before dispatch; 
(b) molluscs or crustaceans which ar e intended for human consumption and 
packed and labelled for that purpose in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 
853/2004, and which are  
(i) non-viable; or EN 13   EN (ii) intended for further processing with out temporary storage at the place of 
processing;  
(c) aquaculture animals or products th ereof placed on the market for human 
consumption without further processing, provided that they are packed in 
retail-sale packages which comply with  the provisions for such packages in 
Regulation (EC) No 853/2004. 
Article 9 
Introduction of aquaculture animals after inspection  
Where this Chapter provides that an inspection is required prior to the issue of an animal 
health certificate, live aquaculture animals of species susc eptible to one or more of the 
diseases, or vector species for one or more of th e diseases, referred to in that certificate, shall 
not be introduced into the farm or mollusc  farming area during the period between such 
inspection and the loadi ng of the consignment. 
 
Chapter IV 
CONDITIONS FOR IMPORTS 
Article 10 
Aquaculture animals intended for farming, relaying areas, put and take fisheries and open 
ornamental facilities  
 
1. Aquaculture animals intended for farming, re laying areas, put and take fisheries and 
open ornamental facilities shall only be imported into the Community from third 
countries, territories, zones or co mpartments listed in Annex III. 
2. Consignments of the aqu aculture animals referred to in paragraph 1 shall:  
(a) be accompanied by an animal health certificate completed in accordance with 
the model set out in Part A of Annex IV and the explanatory notes in Annex V;  
(b) comply with the animal health requirem ents set out in the model certificate and 
explanatory notes, as refe rred to in point (a).  
Article 11 
Ornamental aquatic animals intended for closed ornamen tal facilities  
1. Ornamental fish of species susceptible to one  or more of the diseases listed in Part II 
of Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC and in tended for closed ornamental facilities 
shall only be imported into the Community from third countries, territories, zones or 
compartments listed in A nnex III to this Regulation. EN 14   EN 2. Ornamental fish which are not of susceptible  species to any of the diseases listed in 
Part II of Annex IV to  Directive 2006/88/EC, and ornamental molluscs and 
ornamental crustaceans, intended for closed  ornamental facilities, shall only be 
imported into the Community from third coun tries or territories that are members of 
the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).  
3. Consignments of the animals referre d to in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall: 
(a) be accompanied by an animal health certificate completed in accordance with 
the model set out in Part B of Annex IV  and the explanatory notes in Annex V; 
and 
(b) comply with the animal health requirem ents set out in the model certificate and 
explanatory notes, as re ferred to in point (a).  
Article 12 
Aquaculture animals and products ther eof intended for human consumption 
1. Aquaculture animals and products thereo f intended for human consumption shall 
only be imported into the Community from  third countries, territories, zones or 
compartments which are included on a list drawn up in accordance with Article 11(1) 
of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004.  
2. Consignments of the animals and produc ts referred to in paragraph 1 shall: 
(a) be accompanied by a health certificat e and joint public and animal health 
completed in accordance with the relevant models set out in Appendixes IV and V of Annex VI to Regul ation (EC) No 2074/2005; and  
(b) comply with the animal health requirements and notes set out in the model 
certificates and attestations, as  referred to in point (a). 
3. This Article shall not apply where the aqu aculture animals are intended for relaying 
areas or re-immersion into Community wate rs, in which case Article 10 shall apply. 
Article 13 
Electronic certification 
Electronic certification and other agreed sy stems harmonised at Community level may be 
used for the certificates and attestations provided for in this Chapter.  
Article 14 
 Transport of aquaculture animals  
1. Aquaculture animals intended for import into the Community shall not be transported 
under conditions that may alte r their health status. In pa rticular they shall not be 
transported in the same water or micro-co ntainer as aquatic animals which are of a 
lower health status or which are not intended for import into the Community. EN 15   EN 2.  During transportation to the Communit y, the aquaculture animals shall not be 
unloaded from their micro-cont ainer and the water in which they are transported 
shall not be changed in the territory of a third country which is not approved for import of such animals into the Community or which has a lower health status than 
the place of destination. 
3.  Where consignments of aquaculture animals are transported by sea to the 
Community border, an addendum for transpor t of live aquaculture animals by sea, 
completed in accordance with the model se t out in Part D of Annex IV, shall be 
attached to the relevant animal health certificate.  
 
Article 15 
Requirements for the release of aquaculture an imals and products ther eof and for transport 
water 
1. Aquaculture animals and products ther eof imported into the Community and 
intended for human consumption shall be handled appropriately to avoid 
contamination of natural waters in the Community . 
2. Aquaculture animals imported into the Commun ity shall not be rel eased into the wild 
within the Community, unless authorised by the competent authority of the place of 
destination.  
The competent authority may only grant au thorisations where the release does not 
jeopardise the health status of the aquatic animals at the place of release and it shall 
ensure that appropriate risk-mitigating measures are taken. 
3. Transport water from imported consignmen ts of aquaculture animals and products 
thereof shall be handled appropr iately to avoid contamination of natural waters in the 
Community. 
Chapter V 
CONDITIONS FOR TRANSIT 
Article 16 
Transit and storage  
Consignments of live aquaculture animals, fi sh eggs and uneviscerated fish which are 
introduced into the Community, but intended for a third country, either by transit immediately 
through the Community, or after storage in  the Community, shall comply with the 
requirements laid down in Chapter IV. 
However, where those consignments are intended for human consumption, they shall be 
accompanied by an animal health certificate comp leted in accordance with the model set out 
in Part C of Annex IV and the explanatory notes in Annex V.  EN 16   EN Article 17 
Derogation for transit through Latvia, Lithuania and Poland 
1. By way of derogation from Article 16, transit by road or by rail shall be authorised 
between the border inspection posts in La tvia, Lithuania and Poland listed in the 
Annex to Commission Decision 2001/881/EC , of consignments coming from and 
bound for Russia, directly or via anothe r third country, where the following 
conditions are met: 
(a) the consignment is sealed with a serially numbered seal by the official 
veterinarian at the border inspection post of entry; 
(b) the documents accompanying the consignment, as provided for in Article 7 of 
Directive 97/78/EC, are stamped with th e words “Only for transit to Russia via 
the EC” on each page by the official insp ector at the border inspection post of 
entry; 
(c) the procedural requirements provided for in Article 11 of Directive 97/78/EC 
are complied with; and 
(d) the consignment is certified as accept able for transit on the common veterinary 
entry document issued by the official in spector at the border inspection post of 
entry. 
2. The consignments referred to in paragraph 1 may not be unloaded or put into storage, 
as referred to in Article 12(4) or in Ar ticle 13 of Directive 97/78/EC, within the 
Community.  
3. Regular audits shall be conducted by the competent authority to ensure that the 
number of consignments, as referred to in paragraph 1, and the corresponding 
quantities of products leav ing the Community match the number and quantities 
entering the Community. 
Chapter VI 
GENERAL, TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS 
 
Article 18 
Certification requirements laid dow n in other Community legislation 
The animal health certificates required in acco rdance with Chapters III, IV and V of this 
Regulation shall, where appropriate, incorporat e any animal health certificate requirements 
pursuant to: 
(a) measures to prevent the introduction of or control of diseases not  listed in Part II of 
Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC, approve d in accordance wi th Article 43(2) 
thereof; or  EN 17   EN (b) Article 5 of Comm ission Decision 2004/453/EC21. 
Article 19 
Repeal 
Decisions 1999/567/EC, 2003/390/EC, 2003/804/ EC, 2003/858/EC and 2006/656/EC are 
repealed with effect from 1 August 2008.  
References to the repealed Decisions shall be  construed as references to this Regulation. 
Article 20 
Transitional provisions 
1. For a transitional period until 31 December 2008, ornamental aquatic animals 
referred to in Article 4(1) may be placed on the market without notification under the 
computerised system provided for in Arti cle 20(1) of Directive 90/425/EC (Traces) 
provided that they reach their place of  final destination before that date. 
2. For a transitional period until 31 Decem ber 2008, consignments of aquaculture 
animals and products thereof accompanied by a movement document or animal health certificate in accordance with A nnex E to Directive 91/67/EEC or Decisions 
1999/567/EC and 2003/390/EC may be placed on the market provided that they reach their place of final des tination before that date.  
3. For a transitional period until 31 Decembe r 2008, the following consignments of 
aquaculture animals and products thereof ma y be imported into or transited through 
the Community: 
(a) consignments accompanied by an animal health certificate in accordance with 
Decisions 2003/804/EC, 2003/858/EC and 2006/656/EC; 
 (b) consignments covered by Chapter IV of this Regulation, but which are not 
covered by Decisions 2003/804/ EC, 2003/858/EC and 2006/656/EC.  
Article 14(3) shall not apply to the consi gnments referred to in points (a) and (b) 
during that period.  
 
5. For a transitional period until 31 Decem ber 2009, Member States may authorise 
theimport of aquaculture animals and products thereof intended for human 
consumption from third countries, territories , zones or compartments which are listed 
in Annexes I and II to Regulation (EC) No 2076/2005.  
6. For a transitional period until 31 December 2010, Member States may authorise the 
import of ornamental aquatic animals of sp ecies susceptible to epizootic ulcerative 
syndrome (EUS) intended solely for closed or namental facilities  from third countries 
or territories that are Members of the Wo rld Organisation for Animal Health (OIE); 
                                                
 
21 OJ L 156, 30.4.2004, p. 5: corrected version (OJ L 202, 7.6.2004, p. 4). EN 18   EN During that transitional period, the requireme nts concerning EUS set out in Part II.2 
of the animal health certificate set out in  Part B of Annex IV , shall not apply to 
ornamental aquatic animals intended solely  for closed ornamental facilities.  
Article 21 
Entry into force 
This Regulation shall enter into  force on the twentieth day follo wing that of its publication in 
the Official Journal of  the European Union .  
It shall apply from 1 August 2008. This Regulation shall be binding in  its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, ….. 
 
 For the Commission 
 ………….A. Vassiliou  Member of the Commission 
EN 19   EN ANNEX I  
List of possible vector species and the conditions under which those species shall be regarded as vectors  
EXOTIC DISEASES 
 Diseases Vectors  
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 
  Species which shall be regarded as vectors for the purposes of Article 
17(1) and (2) where the additional co nditions set out in Column 4 and 
5 of this table are fulfilled. Additional conditions related to 
the place of origin of the  aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 Additional conditions related to 
the place of destination of  the aquatic animals of the  species 
listed in Column 3 
Epizootic 
haematopoietic 
necrosis Bighead carp ( Aristichthys nobilis ), goldfish ( Carassius auratus ), 
crucian carp ( C. carassius ), common carp and koi carp ( Cyprinus 
carpio ), silver carp ( Hypophtalmichthys molitrix ), Chubs ( Leuciscus 
spp) Chub  (Leuciscus cephalus),  Roach ( Rutilus rutilus ), Rudd 
(Scardinius erythrophthalmus ), tench ( Tinca tinca ) No additional conditions No additional conditions  
Fish 
diseases 
Epizootic 
ulcerative 
syndrome Bighead carp ( Aristichthys nobilis ), goldfish ( Carassius auratus ), 
crucian carp ( C. carassius ), common carp and koi carp ( Cyprinus 
carpio), silver carp ( Hypophtalmichthys molitrix ), Chubs ( Leuciscus 
spp) Chub (Leuciscus cephalus),  Roach ( Rutilus rutilus ), Rudd 
(Scardinius erythrophthalmus ), tench ( Tinca tinca ) 
Swan mussel ( Anodonta cygnea ), Noble crayfish ( Astacus astacus ), 
Signal crayfish ( Pacifastacus leniusculus ), Redswamp crayfish 
(Procambarus clarkii )  No additional conditions No additional conditions 
 
Molluscs 
diseases Infection with 
Bonamia exitiosa Portuguese oyster ( Crassostrea angulata ), Pacific cupped oyster 
(Crassostrea gigas ), American cupped oyster ( Crassostrea virginica ),  Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they originate from a farm or mollusc farming area 
where species susceptible to 
that disease are present.
 Aquatic animals of the species listed in Column 3 shall only be regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they are intended for a farm or mollusc farming area 
keeping species susceptible to 
that disease.  
EN 20   EN  Diseases Vectors  
Infection with 
Perkinsus marinus  European lobster ( Homarus gammarus ), Marine crabs ( Brachyura 
spp.), Yabi crayfish ( Cherax destructor ), Giant river prawn 
(Macrobrachium rosenbergii ), Spiny lobsters ( Palinurus spp.),  
Swimming crab ( Portunus puber ), Indopacific swamp crab ( Scylla 
serrata ), Indian white prawn ( Penaeus indicus ), Kuruma prawn 
(Penaeus japonicus ), Caramote prawn ( Penaeus kerathurus ), Blue 
shrimp ( Penaeus stylirostris ), Whiteleg shrimp ( Penaeus vannamei )
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they originate from a farm or mollusc farming area 
where species susceptible to 
that disease are present.  Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they are intended for a farm or mollusc farming area 
keeping species susceptible to 
that disease. 
Infection with 
Microcytos 
mackini None Not applicable Not applicable 
Taura 
syndrome Penshells ( Atrina spp.),  Common whelk ( Buccinum undatum ), 
Portuguese oyster ( Crassostrea angulata ), Common edible cockle 
(Cerastoderma edule ), Pacific cupped oyster ( Crassostrea gigas ), 
American cupped oyster ( Crassostrea virginica ), Wedge shell ( Donax 
trunculus), Ezo abalone ( Haliotis discus hannai ), Tuberculate abalone 
(Haliotis tuberculata ), Periwinkles ( Littorina littorea ), Northern 
quahog ( Mercenaria mercenaria ), Japanese hard clam  
(Meretrix lusoria ), Sand gaper ( Mya arenaria ), Blue mussel ( Mytilus 
edulis ), Mediterranean mussel ( Mytilus galloprovincialis ), Octopus 
(Octopus octopus ), European flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis ), Great Atlantic 
scallop ( Pecten maximus ), Grooved carpet shell ( Ruditapes 
decussates ), Japanese carpet shell ( Ruditapes philippinarum ), Common 
cuttlefish ( Sepia officinalis ), Stromboid conchs ( Strombus spp.),  
European aurora venus clam ( Venerupis aurea ), Pullet carpet shell 
(Venerupis pullastra ), Warty venus ( Venus verrucosa ) 
European lobster ( Homarus gammarus ), Marine crabs ( Brachyura 
spp.), Yabi crayfish ( Cherax destructor ), Giant river prawn 
(Macrobrachium rosenbergii ), Spiny lobsters ( Palinurus spp ), 
Swimming crab ( Portunus puber ), Indopacific swamp crab ( Scylla 
serrata),  Indian white prawn ( Penaeus indicus ), Kuruma prawn 
(Penaeus japonicus ), Caramote prawn ( Penaeus kerathurus ). Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 where they originate from a 
farm where species susceptible 
to that disease are present. 
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 where they are intended for a 
farm keeping species 
susceptible to that disease. Crustaceans 
diseases 
Yellowhead Penshells ( Atrina spp.),  Common whelk ( Buccinum undatum ), Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be No additional conditions apply 
related to the place of  
EN 21   EN  Diseases Vectors  
disease Portuguese oyster ( Crassostrea angulata ), Common edible cockle 
(Cerastoderma edule ), Pacific cupped oyster ( Crassostrea gigas ), 
American cupped oyster ( Crassostrea virginica ), Wedge shell ( Donax 
trunculus), Ezo abalone ( Haliotis discus hannai ), Tuberculate abalone 
(Haliotis tuberculata ), Periwinkles ( Littorina littorea ), Northern 
quahog ( Mercenaria mercenaria ), Japanese hard clam ( Meretrix 
lusoria ), Sand gaper ( Mya arenaria ), Blue mussel ( Mytilus edulis ), 
Mediterranean mussel ( Mytilus galloprovincialis ), Octopus (Octopus 
octopus), European flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis ), Great Atlantic scallop 
(Pecten maximus ), Grooved carpet shell ( Ruditapes decussates ), 
Japanese carpet shell ( Ruditapes philippinarum ), Common cuttlefish 
(Sepia officinalis ), Stromboid conchs ( Strombus spp .), European aurora 
venus clam ( Venerupis aurea ), Pullet carpet shell ( Venerupis 
pullastra ), Warty venus ( Venus verrucosa ) regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 where they originate from a 
farm where species susceptible 
to that disease are present. 
 destination. 
  
EN 22   EN NON EXOTIC DISAESES 
  Diseases Vector species  
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 
  Species which shall be regarded as vectors for the purposes of Article 
17(1) and (2), where the additional conditions set out in Columns 4 
and 5 of this table are fulfilled. 
 Additional conditions related to 
the place of origin of the  aquatic animals of the species  
listed in Column 3 Conditions related to the place 
of destination of the aquatic animals of the species listed in 
Column 3 
Beluga ( Huso huso ), Danube sturgeon ( Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ), 
Sterlet sturgeon ( Acipenser ruthenus ), Starry sturgeon ( Acipenser 
stellatus ), Sturgeon ( Acipenser sturio ), Siberian Sturgeon ( Acipenser 
Baerii ) 
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 where they originate from a 
farm or river catchment area 
where species susceptible to that disease are present.
 Aquatic animals of the species listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 where they are intended for a 
farm keeping species 
susceptible to that disease .  
Fish diseases
 Viral 
haemorrhagic 
septicaemia 
(VHS)  
Bighead carp ( Aristichthys nobilis ), goldfish ( Carassius auratus ), 
Crucian carp ( C. carassius ), common carp and koi carp ( Cyprinus 
carpio ), silver carp ( Hypophtalmichthys molitrix ), Chubs ( Leuciscus 
spp) Chub  (Leuciscus cephalus),  Roach ( Rutilus rutilus ), Rudd 
(Scardinius erythrophthalmus),  tench ( Tinca tinca ) 
North African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus ), Northern pike ( Esox lucius ) 
Catfish ( Ictalurus spp .), Black bullhead ( Ameiurus melas ), Channel 
catfish ( Ictalurus punctatus ), Pangas catfish ( Pangasius pangasius ), 
Pike perch ( Sander lucioperca ), Wels catfish ( Silurus glanis ) 
European seabass ( Dicentrarchus labrax ), Striped bass ( Morone 
chrysops x M. saxatilis ), Flathead grey mullet ( Mugil cephalus ), Red 
drum ( Sciaenops ocellatus ), Meagre ( Argyrosomus regius ), Shi drum 
(Umbrina cirrosa ), True tunas  (Thunnus ssp .), Atlantic bluefin tuna 
(Thunnus thynnus ), White Grouper ( Epinephelus marginatus ), 
Senegalese solea ( Solea senegalensis ), Common sole ( Solea solea ), 
Common pandora ( Pagellus erythrinus ), Common dentex ( Dentex Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the disease listed in Column 2 
where they originate from a 
farm where species susceptible to that disease are present. 
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the disease listed in Column 2 
where they are intended for a 
farm keeping species susceptible to that disease.  
EN 23   EN   Diseases Vector species  
dentex), Gilthead seabream ( Sparus aurata ), White seabream 
(Diplodus sargus ), Black spot seabream ( Pagellus bogaraveo ), Red 
Sea Bream ( Pagrus major ), Diplodus diplidus, Sharop snout seabream 
(Diplodus puntazzo ), Common two banded seabream ( Diplodus 
vulgaris), Red porgy ( Pagrus pagrus ) 
Tilapia ( Oreochromis )  
Infectious 
haematopoietic 
necrosis (IHN)  Beluga ( Huso huso ), Danube sturgeon ( Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ), 
Sterlet sturgeon ( Acipenser ruthenus ), Starry sturgeon ( Acipenser 
stellatus ), Sturgeon ( Acipenser sturio ), Siberian Sturgeon ( Acipenser 
Baerii ) 
Bighead carp ( Aristichthys nobilis ), goldfish ( Carassius auratus ), 
crucian carp ( C. carassius ), common carp and koi carp ( Cyprinus 
carpio),  silver carp ( Hypophtalmichthys molitrix ), Chubs ( Leuciscus 
spp) Chub ( Leuciscus cephalus ), Roach ( Rutilus rutilus ), Rudd 
(Scardinius erythrophthalmus ) tench ( Tinca tinca ) 
North African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus ), Catfish ( Ictalurus spp.),  
Black bullhead ( Ameiurus melas ), Channel catfish ( Ictalurus 
punctatus ), Pangas catfish ( Pangasius pangasius ), Pike perch ( Sander 
lucioperca ), Wels catfish ( Silurus glanis ) 
Atlantic halibut ( Hippoglossus hippoglossus ), Flounder ( Platichthys 
flesus ), Atlantic cod ( Gadus morhua ), Haddock ( Melanogrammus 
aeglefinus ) 
Noble crayfish ( Astacus astacus ), Signal crayfish ( Pacifastacus 
leniusculus ), Redswamp crayfish ( Procambarus clarkii ) Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they originate from a farm where species susceptible 
to that disease are present. 
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they are intended for a farm keeping species 
susceptible to that disease. 
Koi herpes virus (KHV) 
disease None Not applicable Not applicable 
Infectious 
salmon 
anaemia (ISA) None Not applicable Not applicable  
EN 24   EN   Diseases Vector species  
Infection with 
Marteilia refringens Common edible cockle ( Cerastoderma edule ), Wedge shell ( Donax 
trunculus ), Sand gaper ( Mya arenaria ), Northern quahog ( Mercenaria 
mercenaria ), Japanese hard clam ( Meretrix lusoria ), Grooved carpet 
shell ( Ruditapes decussates ), Japanese carpet shell ( Ruditapes 
philippinarum ), European aurora venus clam ( Venerupis aurea ), Pullet 
carpet shell ( Venerupis pullastra ), Warty venus ( Venus verrucosa )  
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they originate from a farm or mollusc farming area 
where species susceptible to that 
disease are present. Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they are intended for a farm keeping species 
susceptible to that disease.
  
Molluscs 
diseases 
Infection with 
Bonamia 
ostreae Common edible cockle ( Cerastoderma edule ), Wedge shell ( Donax 
trunculus ), Sand gaper ( Mya arenaria ), Northern quahog ( Mercenaria 
mercenaria ), Japanese hard clam ( Meretrix lusoria ), Grooved carpet 
shell ( Ruditapes decussates ), Japanese carpet shell ( Ruditapes 
philippinarum ), European aurora venus clam ( Venerupis aurea ), Pullet 
carpet shell ( Venerupis pullastra ), Warty venus ( Venus verrucosa ) 
Great Atlantic scallop ( Pecten maximus )  
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they originate from a farm or mollusc farming area 
where species susceptible to that 
disease are present.
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 
where they are intended for a farm or mollusc farming area 
keeping species susceptible to 
that disease.
 
Crustaceans
diseases  White spot 
disease Penshells ( Atrina spp .), Common whelk ( Buccinum undatum ), 
Portuguese oyster ( Crassostrea angulata ), Common edible cockle 
(Cerastoderma edule ), Pacific cupped oyster ( Crassostrea gigas ), 
American cupped oyster ( Crassostrea virginica ), Wedge shell (Donax 
trunculus, Ezo abalone ( Haliotis discus hannai ), Tuberculate abalone 
(Haliotis tuberculata ), Periwinkles ( Littorina littorea ), Northern 
quahog ( Mercenaria mercenaria ), Japanese hard clam ( Meretrix 
lusoria ), Sand gaper ( Mya arenaria ), Blue mussel ( Mytilus edulis ), 
Mediterranean mussel ( Mytilus galloprovincialis ), Octopus ( Octopus 
octopus ), European flat oyster ( Ostrea edulis ), Great Atlantic scallop 
(Pecten maximus ), Grooved carpet shell ( Ruditapes decussates ), 
Japanese carpet shell ( Ruditapes philippinarum ), Common cuttlefish 
(Sepia officinalis ), Stromboid conchs ( Strombus spp.),  European aurora 
venus clam ( Venerupis aurea ), Pullet carpet shell ( Venerupis 
pullastra ), Warty venus ( Venus verrucosa ) Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 where they originate from a 
farm where species susceptible 
to that disease are present. 
 Aquatic animals of the species 
listed in Column 3 shall only be 
regarded as vectors for the 
disease listed in Column 2 where they are intended for a 
farm keeping species 
susceptible to that disease.  
EN 25   EN  
 
ANNEX II 
Part A 
Model animal health certificate for the placin g on the market of aquaculture animals for 
farming, relaying, put and take fisheries, open ornamental facilities and restocking 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Intra trade certificate 
I.1. Consignor I.2. Certificate reference number I.2.a.Local reference number:
Name
I.3. Central Competent Authority
Address
Postal code I.4. Local Competent Authority
I.5. Consignee 
Name
Address
Postal code
I.8.Country of origin  ISO code I.10. Country of destination  ISO code
I.12. Place of origin/Place of harvest I.13. Place of destination
Approved aquaculture holding Approved aquaculture holding
Other Other
Name Approval number Name Approval number
Address Address
Postal code Postal code
I.14. Place of loading I.15. Date and time of departure
Postal code
I.16. Means of transport I.17. Transporter
Aeroplane Ship Railway wagon Name Approval number
Road vehicle Other Address
Identification:
Postal code Member State
I.18. Animal species/product I.19. Commodity code (CN code)
I.20. Number/quantity
I.22. Number of packages
I.23. Identification of container/ seal number I.24.Type of packaging
I.25. Animals certified as/products certified for:
Breeding Game restocking Relaying Pets Quarantine Other
I.26. Transit through third country I.27. Transit through Member States
Third country  ISO code Member State  ISO code
Exit point Code Member State  ISO code
Entry point BIP unit no.: Member State  ISO code
I.28. Export
Third country  ISO code
Exit point Code
I.31. Identification of the animals
Species (Scientific name) QuantityI.21.
I.30.I.29.Part I : Details of consignment presentedI.6.
I.9. I.11.I.7.
  
EN 26   EN  EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Placing on the market of aquaculture animals for 
farming, relaying, put and take fisheries, open 
ornamental facilities and restocking  
 II. Health attestation II.a. Certificate reference 
number II.b. Local reference 
number 
 Part II: Certification 
 
 
 
 II. 1. General requirements 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that the aquaculture animals referred to in  Part I of this 
certificate:  
II.1.1. either  (1)[have been inspected within (1) (2)[72] (1) [24] hours of loading, and showed no clinical signs 
 of disease] 
             or   (1)[in the case of eggs and molluscs, come fro m a farm or mollusc farming area where, 
 according to the records of the farm or mollusc farming area, there is no indication of disease 
 problems] 
             or   (1) (3) [in the case of wild aquatic animals, according to the best of my knowledge and belief 
 are clinically healthy]; 
II.1.2.   are not subject to any prohibitions due to unresolved increased mortality;  
II.1.3.   are not intended for destruction or slaught er for the eradicati on of diseases; and 
II.1.4   comply with the requirements for placing on the market laid down in Council Directive   
  2006/88/EC. 
II.2.   (1)(4)(5)[ Requirements for species susceptible to Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), Infectious 
haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA), Koi herpes virus (KHV), Marteilia 
refringens, Bonamia ostreae, and/or White spot disease 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certif y that the aquaculture animals referred to above: 
II.2.1. either  (1)(6)[originate from a Member State, zone or compartment declared free from (1)[VHS] (1)[IHN] 
  (1)[ISA]  (1)[KHV] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia ostreae] (1)[White spot  disease] in 
 accordance with Chapter VII of Directive 2006/88/EC ]  
             or  (1)(5)(6)[in the case of wild aquatic animals, have been subject to quarantine in accordance with 
 Article 20 of Directive 2006/88/EC]. ] 
II.3.   (1)(5)(7)[Requirements for vector species to Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), Infectious 
haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA), Koi herpes virus (KHV), Marteilia 
refringens, Bonamia ostreae, and/or White spot disease 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the aquaculture animals referred to above which are 
to be regarded as possible vectors to (1)[VHS] (1)[IHN] (1)[ISA] (1)[KHV] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia 
ostreae] (1)[White spot  disease] according to the conditions laid down  in column 3 and 4 of the table in Annex 
I to Commission Regulation (EC) No XX/2008 (SANCO 1140/2008): 
II.3.1. either  (1)(6)[originate from a Member State, zone or compartment declared free from (1)[VHS] (1)[IHN] 
  (1)[ISA] (1)[KHV] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia ostreae] (1)[White spot  disease] in 
 accordance with Chapter VII of Directive 2006/88/EC ]  
             or   (1)(5)(6)(7)[ have been subject to quarantine in accordance with Article 17 of Directive 
 2006/88/EC]. ] 
 
II. 4. Transport and labelling requirements 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that: 
II.4.1.    the aquaculture animals referred to above, 
    (i) are placed under conditions, including with a water quality, that do not alter their health 
 status,  
   (ii) as appropriate, comply with the general conditions for the transpor t of animals laid down 
 in Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005; 
II.4.2.   the transport container or well boat prior to loading is clean and disinfected or 
 previously unused; and 
II.4.3.    the consignment is identified by a legible label on the exterior of the container, or when   
EN 27   EN  EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Placing on the market of aquaculture animals for 
farming, relaying, put and take fisheries, open 
ornamental facilities and restocking  
 II. Health attestation II.a. Certificate reference 
number II.b. Local reference 
number 
 transported by well boat, in the ship's manifest , with the relevant information referred to in 
 boxes I.8 to I.13 of Part I of this ce rtificate, and the following statement:  
           either  (1)[" (1)[Wild]  (1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] intended for farming in the 
  Community”], 
             or  (1)[" (1)[Wild] (1)[Molluscs] intended for relaying in the Community”], 
             or  (1)[" (1)[Wild] (1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] intended for put and take fisheries 
  in the Community”], 
             or  (1)[" (1)[Wild] (1)[ Ornamental fish] (1)[Ornamental molluscs] (1)[Ornamental crustaceans] 
  intended  for open  ornamental  facilities in the Community”],  
             or  (1)["(1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] intended for resto cking in the Community”]  
             or   (1)["(1)[Wild] (1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] intended for quarantine in the 
 Community”], 
 
II. 5. (1)(8)[Attestation for consignments originating from an area subject to disease control measures as 
provided for in Section 3 to 6 of Chapter V of Directive 2006/88/EC 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that:  
II.5.1   the animals referred to above originate from an area subject to disease control measures 
 regarding  (1)[Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS)] (1)[Epizootic haemat opoietic necrosis 
 (EHN)] (1)[Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS)] (1)[Infectious haemat opoietic necrosis   
 (IHN)] (1)[Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA)] (1)[Koi herpes virus (KHV)] (1)[Bonamia exitiosa] 
  (1)[Perkinsus marinus] (1)[Mikrocytos mackini] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia ostreae] 
  (1)[Taura syndrome] (1)[Yellowhead disease]  (1)[White spot disease] (1)(9)[[the following 
 emerging disease:………………]  
II.5.2.    the animals referred to above are allowed to be placed on the market according to the control 
 measures laid down.  
II.5.3.    the consignment is identified by a legible label on the exterior of the container, or when 
 transported by well boat, in the ship manifest, with the relevant information referred to in 
 boxes I.8 to I.13 of Part I of this ce rtificate, and the following statement:  
  "(1)[Wild] (1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] originating from an area subject to 
 disease control measures”.] 
 
Notes 
Part I: 
- Box I.12: If appropriate, use the authorisation num ber for the farm or mollusc farming area in 
question. Use "other" if wild aquatic animals. 
- Box I.13: If appropriate, use the authorisation num ber for the farm or mollusc farming area in 
question. Use "other" if intended for restocking. 
- Box I.19: Use the appropriate HS codes: 0301, 0306, 0307, 030110 and 030270. 
- Box I.20 and 1. 31: As regards quantity, give the total number. 
- Box I.25: Use the option "Breeding" if intended for farming, "Relaying" if intended for relaying, 
"Pets" if intended for open ornamental facilities,  "Game restocking" if in tended for restocking, 
"Quarantine" if the aquaculture animals are intended  for a quarantine facility, and "Other" if intended 
for put and take fisheries.  
Part II: 
(1) Keep as appropriate. 
(2) The 24-hour option applies only to consignments of aquaculture anim als which according to Article 8 
of Regulation (EC) No [….] (SANCO 1140/2008) must be accompanied by a certificate and which in 
compliance with the placing on the market requirements of Directive 2006/88/EC are allowed by the  
EN 28   EN  EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Placing on the market of aquaculture animals for 
farming, relaying, put and take fisheries, open 
ornamental facilities and restocking  
 II. Health attestation II.a. Certificate reference 
number II.b. Local reference 
number 
competent authority to leave an area subject to cont rol provisions provided for in Sections 3 to 6 of 
Chapter V of Directive 2006/88/EC or a Member St ate, zone or compartmen t with an eradication 
programme approved in accordance with Article 44 (2) of that Directive. 
In all other cases the 72-hour option applies. 
(3) Only applicable to consignments of aquaculture animals caught in the wild and immediately 
transported to a farm or mollusc farm ing area without any temporary storage. 
(4) Part II.2 of this certificate applies to species susc eptible to one or more of the diseases referred to in 
the title. Susceptible species are listed in Pa rt II of Annex IV to  Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(5) Consignments of wild aquatic animals may be placed on the market regardless of the requirements in 
part II.2 of this certificate if they are inte nded for a quarantine facility complying with the 
requirements laid down in Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(6) To be authorised into a Member State, zone or compartment declared free from VHS, IHN, ISA, 
KHV, Marteilia refringens, Bonamia ostreae, or Whitespot diseas e or with a surveillance or 
eradication programme esta blished in accordance w ith Article 44 (1) or (2) of Directive 2006/88/EC, 
one of these statements must be kept if the consi gnment contain susceptible or  vector species to the 
disease(s) for which disease freedom or programme(s ) apply(ies). Data on the disease status of each 
farm and mollusc farming area in the Community are accessible at 
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/li veanimals/aquaculture/index_en.htm 
(7) Part II.3 of this Directive applies to vector specie s to one or more of the diseases referred to in the 
title. Vector species and the conditions under which cons ignments of such species are to be considered 
vector species, are listed in column 3, 4 and 5 of the table in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No XX/2008 
(SANCO 1140/2008). Consignments of vector species ma y be placed on the market regardless of the 
requirements in part II.3 if they do not fulfil an y conditions laid down in column 5 of the table in 
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No XX/2008 (SANCO 1140/ 2008) or they are intended for a quarantine 
facility complying with the requirement s laid down in Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(8) Part II.5 of this certificate applies to consignmen ts of aquaculture animals which according to Article 
8 of Regulation (EC) No [….] (SANCO 1140/2008) must  be accompanied by a certificate and which 
in compliance with the placing on the market re quirements of Directive 2006/88/EC are allowed by 
the competent authority to leave an area subject to control provisions provided for in Sections 3 to 6 
of Chapter V of Directive 2006/88/EC or a Member State, zone or compartment with an eradication 
programme approved in accordance with Article 44(2) of that Directive. 
(9) Applicable when measures are taken in acco rdance with Article 41 of Directive 2006/88/EC. 
 
 Official inspector 
 Name (in capital letters): Qualification and title: 
 Local Veterinary Unit: N° of the related LVU: 
 Date: Signature:  Stamp:  
EN 29   EN ANNEX II 
Part B 
Model animal health certificate for the placin g on the market of aquaculture animals or 
products thereof intended for further processing , dispatch centres and purification centres and 
similar businesses before human consumption  
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Intra trade certificate 
I.1. Consignor I.2. Certificate reference number I.2.a.Local reference number:
Name
I.3. Central Competent Authority
Address
Postal code I.4. Local Competent Authority
I.5. Consignee 
Name
Address
Postal code
I.8.Country of origin  ISO code I.10. Country of destination  ISO code
I.12. Place of origin/Place of harvest I.13. Place of destination
Establishment Approved aquaculture holding Establishment Approved aquaculture holding
Other Other
Name Approval number Name Approval number
Address Address
Postal code Postal code
I.14. Place of loading I.15. Date and time of departure
Postal code
I.16. Means of transport I.17. Transporter
Aeroplane Ship Railway wagon Name Approval number
Road vehicle Other Address
Identification:
Postal code Member State
I.18. Animal species/product I.19. Commodity code (CN code)
I.20. Number/quantity
I.22. Number of packages
I.23. Identification of container/ seal number I.24.Type of packaging
I.25. Animals certified as/products certified for:
Human consumption
I.26. Transit through third country I.27. Transit through Member States
Third country  ISO code Member State  ISO code
Exit point Code Member State  ISO code
Entry point BIP unit no.: Member State  ISO code
I.28. Export
Third country  ISO code
Exit point Code
I.31. Identification of the animals
Species (Scientific name) QuantityI.29.
I.30.Part I : Details of consignment presentedI.6.
I.7.
I.21.I.11. I.9. 
EN 30   EN  EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Placing on the market of aqu aculture animals or products 
thereof for human consumption 
 II. Health attestation II.a. Certificate reference 
number II.b. Local reference 
number 
 Part II: Certification 
 
 
 
 II. 1. General requirements 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the aquaculture animals or products thereof referred 
to in Part I of this certificate:  
II.1.1   comply with the requirements for placing on the market laid down in Council Directive   
  2006/88/EC. 
II.2.   (1)(2)[Requirements for species susceptible to Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), Infectious 
haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA), Koi herpes virus (KHV), Marteilia 
refringens, Bonamia ostreae, and/or White spot disease 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the aquaculture animals or products thereof referred 
to above: 
II.2.1.     (1)originate from a Member State, zone or compartment declared free from (1)[VHS] (1)[IHN] 
  (1)[ISA] (1)[KHV] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia ostreae] (1)[White spot  disease] in 
 accordance with Chapter VII of Directive 2006/88/EC. ] 
II.3. Transport and labelling requirements 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that: 
II.3.1.    the aquaculture animals or products thereof referred to above, 
    (i) are placed under conditions, including with a water quality, that do not alter their health 
 status,  
  as appropriate, comply with the general condi tions for the transport of animals laid down  in 
 Article 3 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005; 
II.3.2.   the transport container or well boat prior to loading is clean and disinfected or 
 previously unused; and 
II.3.3.    the consignment is identified by a legible label on the exterior of the container, or when  
 transported by well boat, in the ship's manifest, with the relevant information referred to in 
 boxes I.8 to I.13 of Part I of this ce rtificate, and the following statement:  
  (1)[" (1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] intended for [further processing][dispatch 
  centres or similar businesses] [purification centres or similar businesses] before human 
  consumption in the Community”]. 
II. 4. (1)(3)[Attestation for consignments originating from an area subject to disease control measures 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that:  
II.4.1. either   (1)[have been inspected within 24 hours of loading,  and showed no clinical signs of disease], 
             or   (1)[in the case of eggs and molluscs, come fro m a farm or mollusc farming area where, 
 according to the records of the farm or mollusc farming area, there is no indication of disease 
 problems]; 
II.4.2   the animals referred to above originate from an area subject to disease control measures 
 regarding  (1)[Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS)] (1)[Epizootic haemat opoietic necrosis 
 (EHN)] (1)[Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS)] (1)[Infectious haemat opoietic necrosis   
 (IHN)] (1)[Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA)] (1)[Koi herpes virus (KHV)] (1)[Bonamia exitiosa] 
  (1)[Perkinsus marinus] (1)[Mikrocytos mackini] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia ostreae] 
  (1)[Taura syndrome] (1)[Yellowhead disease]  (1)[White spot disease] (1)(4)[the following 
 emerging disease:………………];  
II.4.3.    the animals referred to above are allowed to be placed on the market according to the control 
 measures laid down; and  
II.4.4.    the consignment is identified by a legible label on the exterior of the container, or when 
 transported by well boat, in the ship manifest, with the relevant information referred to in 
 boxes I.8 to I.13 of Part I of this ce rtificate, and the following statement:  
  "(1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] originating from an  area subject to disease    
control measures”]  
EN 31   EN  EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Placing on the market of aqu aculture animals or products 
thereof for human consumption 
 II. Health attestation II.a. Certificate reference 
number II.b. Local reference 
number 
 
Notes 
Part I: 
- Box I.12 and I.13: If appropriate, use the authorisa tion number for the farm, mollusc farming area or 
establishment in question.  
- Box I.19: Use the appropriate HS code s: 0301, 0302, 030270, 0303, 0306 or 0307.  
- Box I.20 and 1.31: As regards quantity, give the total number. 
Part II: 
(1) Keep as appropriate. 
(2) Part II.2 of this certificate applies to species susc eptible to one or more of the diseases referred to in 
the title. Susceptible species are listed in Pa rt II of Annex IV to  Directive 2006/88/EC. 
 To be authorised into a Member State, zone or compartment declared free from VHS, IHN, ISA, 
KHV, Marteilia refringens, Bonamia ostreae, or Whitespot diseas e or with a surveillance or 
eradication programme esta blished in accordance w ith Article 44 (1) or (2) of Directive 2006/88/EC, 
this statement must be kept if the consignment contains species susceptible to the disease(s) for which 
disease freedom or programme(s) apply(ies), unle ss the consignment is intended for processing 
establishments authorised in accordance with Arti cle 4 (2) of Directive 2006/88/EC, or for dispatch 
centres, purification centres or s imilar businesses which are equipped with an effluent treatment 
system inactivating the pathogens in  question, or where the effluent  is subject to other types of 
treatment reducing the risk of transmitting diseases to  the natural waters to an acceptable level.  
 Data on the disease status of each farms and mollusc farming areas in the Community are accessible at 
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/li veanimals/aquaculture/index_en.htm 
(3) Part II.4 of this certificate applies to consignmen ts of aquaculture animals and products thereof which 
according to Article 7 must be accompanied by a certificate and which in compliance with the placing 
on the market requirements of Dir ective 2006/88/EC are allowed by th e competent authority to leave 
an area subject to control provisions provided fo r in Sections 3 to 6 of Chapter V of Directive 
2006/88/EC  or a Member State, zone or compartment with an eradication programme approved in 
accordance with Article 44(2) of that Directive. 
(4) Applicable when measures are taken in acco rdance with Article 41 of Directive 2006/88/EC. 
 
 Official inspector 
 Name (in capital letters): Qualification and title: 
 Local Veterinary Unit: N° of the related LVU:  Date: Signature: 
 Stamp:  
EN 32   EN ANNEX III 
Third countries, territories, zones or compartm ents from which import are permitted  of 
aquaculture animals intended for farming, put and take fisheries and open ornamental 
facilities, and ornamental fish susceptible to one or more of the diseases listed in Part II 
of Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC and inte nded for closed ornamental facilities  
Country/territory Aquaculture Species Zone/Compartment 
ISO-
code  Name  Fish Molluscs Crustaceans Code Description 
AU Australia      
BR Brazil X(1)     
CA 0(3) Whole territory 
CA 1(4) British Columbia  
CA 2(4) Alberta  
CA 3(4) Saskatchewan  
CA 4(4) Manitoba  
CA 5(4) New Brunswick  
CA 6(4) Nova Scotia  
CA 7(4) Prince Edward Island  
CA 8(4) Newfoundland and Labrador  
CA 9(4) Yukon  
CA 10(4) Northwest Territories  CA Canada X 
   
CA 11(4) Nunavut  
CL Chile X    Whole country 
CN China X(1)    Whole country 
CO Colombia X(1)    Whole country 
CG Congo X(1)    Whole country 
HR Croatia X    Whole country 
HK Hong Kong  X(1)    Whole country 
IN India X(2)    Whole country 
ID Indonesia X    Whole country 
IL Israel X    Whole country 
JM Jamaica X(1)    Whole country 
JP Japan X(1)    Whole country 
LK Sri Lanka X(1)    Whole country 
MK(5) Former Yugoslav Republic of 
Macedonia X(1)    Whole country 
MY Malaysia  X(1)    Peninsular, Western Malaysia 
NZ New Zealand X    Whole country 
RU Russia X    Whole country 
SG Singapore X(1)    Whole country 
ZA South Africa X    Whole country  
EN 33   EN  
 
1)  This listing is limited to fish species susceptible to  Epizootic ulcerative syndrome  according to Part II of 
Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC intended fo r closed ornamental facilities and Cyprinidae.  
(2)       This listing is limited to fish species suscepti ble to Epizootic ulcerative synd rome according to Part II of 
Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC intend ed for closed ornamental facilities. 
(3)       This listing does not apply to fish species susceptible to or vector species for viral haemorrhagic 
septicaemia according to Part II of Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(4)       This listing is limited to fish species susceptible to or vector species for viral haemorrhagic septicaemia 
according to Part II of Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(5) Provisional code that does not prejudice in any way the definitive denomination for this country, which 
will be agreed following the conclusion of the negotiations currently taking place on this subject at the United Nations. 
 TW Taiwan X(1)    Whole country 
TH Thailand X(1)    Whole country 
TR Turkey X    Whole country 
X   US 0(3) Whole country 
X   US 1(4) Whole country, except the following 
states: New Your, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, 
Minnesota and Pennsylvania 
US 2(4) Humboldt Bay (California) 
US 3(4) Netarts Bay (Oregon),  
US 4(4) Wilapa Bay, Totten Inlet, Oakland Bay, 
Quilcence Bay and Dabob Bay  (Washington),  US United States 
 X  
US 5(4) NELHA (Hawaii) 
VN Vietnam X(2)      
EN 34   EN ANNEX IV 
Part A 
Model animal health certificate for the im port into the European Community of 
aquaculture animals for farming, relaying, put  and take fisheries and open ornamental 
facilities  
COUNTRY:  Veterinary certificate to EU
I.1. Consignor I.2. Certificate reference number 
Name
I.3. Central Competent Authority
Address
I.4. Local Competent Authority
Tel.N°
I.5. Consignee 
Name
Address
Postal code
Tel.N°
I.7.Country of origin  ISO code I.8. Region of origin Code I.9. Country of destination  ISO code I.10. Region of destination Code
I.11. Place of origin
Name Approval number
Address
Name Approval number
Address
Name Approval numberAddress
I.13. Place of loading I.14. Date of departure time of departure
Address Approval number
I.15. Means of transport I.16. Entry BIP in EU 
Aeroplane Ship Railway wagon
Road vehicle Other
Identification: I.17. No.(s) of CITES 
Documentary references:
I.18. Description of commodity I.19. Commodity code (HS code)
I.20.Quantity
I.22. Number of packages
I.23. Identification of container/seal numberI.25. Commodities certified for:
Breeding Quarantine Relaying Other
Pets Circus/exhibition
I.27. For import or admission into EU
I.28. Identification of the commodities
Species (Scientific name) QuantityI.24.
I.26.I.2.aPart I : Details of dispatched consignment I.6.
I.12.
I.21.
  
EN 35   EN  COUNTRY A quaculture animals for farming , relaying, put and take 
fisheries and open ornamental facilities  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
 Part II: Certification 
 
 
 
 II.1. General requirements 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that the aquaculture animals, refe rred to in Part I of this 
certificate:  
II.1.1.  have been inspected within 72 hours of loading,  and showed no clinic al signs of disease; 
II.1.2.  are not subject to any prohibitions due to unresolved increased mortality;   
II.1.3.  are not intended for destruction or slaught er for the eradicati on of diseases; and 
II.1.4.  all aquaculture farms are under the supervision of the competent authority.  
II.2. (1)(2)(3)[Requirements for species susceptible to Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS), Epizootic 
haematopoietic necrosis (EHN), Bonamia exitiosa , Perkinsus marinus, Mikrocytos mackini, Taura 
syndrome and/or Yellowhead disease  
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certif y that the aquaculture animals referred to above: 
II.2.1. either   (1)(5)[originate from a country/territory, zone or compartment declared free from   
  (1)[EUS] (1)[EHN] (1)[Bonamia exitiosa] (1)[Perkinsus marinus] (1)[Mikrocytos mackini]   
  (1)[Taura syndrome] (1)[Yellowhead disease] in accordance with Chapter VII of Council 
 Directive 2006/88/EC or the relevant OIE  Standard by the competent authority of the 
 country of origin, and 
i) where the relevant diseases are notifiable to the competent authority and reports of 
suspicion of infection of the relevant dis ease must be immediately investigated by 
the competent authority, 
ii) all introduction of species susceptible to the relevant diseases come from an area 
declared free of the disease, and 
iii) species susceptible to the relevant diseases are not vaccinated against the relevant 
diseases]; 
              or  (1)(3)(5)[in the case of wild aquatic animals, have b een subject to quarantine in accordance with 
 Article 20 of Directive 2006/88/EC]. ]  
II.3.  (1)(4)[Requirements for vector species to Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS), Epizootic 
haematopoietic necrosis (EHN), Bonamia exitiosa , Perkinsus marinus, Mikrocytos mackini, Taura 
syndrome and/or Yellowhead disease  
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the aquaculture animals referred to above which are 
to be regarded as possible vectors to (1)[EUS] (1)[EHN] (1)[Bonamia exitiosa] (1)[Perkinsus marinus] 
(1)[Mikrocytos mackini]  (1)[Taura syndrome] (1)[Yellowhead disease] according to the conditions laid down in 
column 3 and 4 of the table in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EC) No XX/2008 (SANCO 1140/2008): 
II.3.1. either   (1)(5)[originate from a country/territory, zone or compartment declared free from   
  (1)[EUS] (1)[EHN] (1)[Bonamia exitiosa] (1)[Perkinsus marinus] (1)[Mikrocytos mackini]   
  (1)[Taura syndrome] (1)[Yellowhead disease] in accordance with Chapter VII of Council 
 Directive 2006/88/EC or the relevant OIE  Standard by the competent authority of the 
 country of origin, and 
i) where the relevant diseases are notifiable to the competent authority and reports of 
suspicion of infection of the relevant dis ease must be immediately investigated by 
the competent authority, 
ii) all introduction of species susceptible to the relevant diseases come from an area 
declared free of the disease, and 
iii) species susceptible to the relevant diseases are not vaccinated against the relevant 
diseases]; 
              or  (1)(5)[have been subject to quarantine in accordance with Article 17 of Directive 2006/88/EC]. ]  
 
II.4.  (1)(2)(3)[Requirements for species susceptible to Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), Infectious 
haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA), Koi herpes virus (KHV), Marteilia 
refringens, Bonamia ostreae, and/or White spot disease intended for a Member State, zone or  
EN 36   EN  COUNTRY A quaculture animals for farming , relaying, put and take 
fisheries and open ornamental facilities  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
compartment declared disease free or subject to a surveillance or eradication programme for the 
relevant disease 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certif y that the aquaculture animals referred to above: 
II.4.1. either   (1)(6)[originate from a country/territory, zone or compartment declared free from (1)[VHS] 
  (1)[IHN] (1)[ISA] (1)[KHV] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia ostreae] (1)[White spot disease] 
 in accordance with Chapter VII of Di rective 2006/88/EC or the relevant OIE  Standard by the 
 competent authority of the country of origin, and 
i) where the relevant diseases are notifiable to the competent authority and reports of 
suspicion of infection of the relevant dis ease must be immediately investigated by 
the competent authority, 
ii) all introduction of species susceptible to the relevant diseases come from an area 
declared free of the disease,, and 
iii) species susceptible to the relevant diseases are not vaccinated against the relevant 
diseases] 
             or  (1)(3)(6)[in the case of wild aquatic animals, have b een subject to quarantine in accordance with 
   Article 20 of Directive 2006/88/EC]. ]  
II.5.  (1)(4)[Requirements for vector species to Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), Infectious 
haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA), Koi herpes virus (KHV), Marteilia 
refringens, Bonamia ostreae, and/or White spot disease  
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the aquaculture animals referred to above which are 
to be regarded as possible vectors to (1)[VHS] (1)[IHN] (1)[ISA] (1)[KHV] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia 
ostreae] (1)[White spot  disease] according to the conditions laid down in columns 3 and 4 of the table in 
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No XX/2008 (SANCO 1140/2008): 
II.5.1. either   (1)(6)[originate from a country/territory, zone or compartment declared free from (1)[VHS] 
  (1)[IHN] (1)[ISA] (1)[KHV] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia ostreae] (1)[White spot disease] 
 in accordance with Chapter VII of Di rective 2006/88/EC or the relevant OIE  Standard by the 
 competent authority of the country of origin, and 
i) where the relevant diseases are notifiable to the competent authority and reports of 
suspicion of infection of the relevant dis ease must be immediately investigated by 
the competent authority, 
ii) all introduction of species susceptible to the relevant diseases come from an area 
declared free of the disease, and 
iii) species susceptible to the relevant diseases are not vaccinated against the relevant 
diseases] 
             or  (1)(6)[have been subject to quarantine in accordance with Article 17 of Directive 2006/88/EC]. ]  
II.6. Transport and labelling requirements 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that: 
II.6.1.    the aquaculture animals referred to above are placed under conditions, including with a water 
 quality, that do not alter their health status; 
II.6.2.   the transport container or well boat prior to loading is clean and disinfected or 
 previously unused; and 
II.6.3.    the consignment is identified by a legible label on the exterior of the container, or when  
 transported by well boat, in the ship's manifest , with the relevant information referred to in 
 boxes I.7 to I.13 of Part I of this ce rtificate, and the following statement:  
             either  (1)[" (1)[Wild] (1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] intended for farming in the 
 Community”] 
             or  (1)[" (1)[Wild] (1)[Molluscs] intended for relaying in the Community”], 
             or  (1)[" (1)[Wild] (1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] intended for put and take fisheries in 
 the Community”] 
             or  (1)["Ornamental (1)[fish] (1)[molluscs] (1)[crustaceans] intended for open ornamental 
EN 37   EN  COUNTRY A quaculture animals for farming , relaying, put and take 
fisheries and open ornamental facilities  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
 facilities in the Community”] 
             or   (1)(3)["(1)[Wild] (1)[Fish] (1)[Molluscs] (1)[Crustaceans] intended for quarantine in the 
 Community”]. 
II.7. (1) (7)[Additional guarantees for species susceptible to Spring vireamia of carp (SVC), Bacterial kidney 
disease (BKD), Infectious pancreatic necrosis viru s (IPN) and Infection with Gyrodactylus salaris 
(GS) 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that  the aquaculture animals refe rred to above, originate from 
 an area where:  
II.7.1.   (1)[SVC] (1)[BKD] (1)[IPN] (1)[GS] are notifiable to the competent authority and reports of suspicion of 
infection of the relevant disease must be imme diately investigated by the competent authority, 
II.7.2.   all introduction of species susceptible to the relevant  diseases come from an country, territory or zone 
declared free of the disease, and 
II.7.3.   species susceptible to the relevant diseases are not vaccinated against the relevant diseases. 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certif y that the aquaculture an imals referred to above,: 
II.7.4.  either  (1)[originate from a country, territory or zone declared free from (1)[SVC] (1)[BKD] (1)[IPN] 
 (1)[GS] in accordance with Annex I to Commissi on Decision 2004/453/EC by the competent 
 authority of the country of origin;]  
             or  (1) (8)[originate from a farm which at the time of the year (1)[SVC] (1)[BKD] (1)[IPN] is expected 
 to manifest itself, has for at least two years been subject to inspections by the competent 
 authorities, including sampling at least equi valent to sampling programmes laid down by 
 Decision 2001/183/EC or surveillance methods de scribed in the relevant parts of the most 
 current edition of the OIE Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals, and  laboratory tests 
 having been carried out in accordance with that OIE Manual giving only negative results;] 
             or  (1) (8) (9)[originate from a continental farm where (1)[SVC] (1)[BKD] (1)[IPN] have occurred within 
 the previous two years, but where the whole fish population has been withdrawn, and all 
 ponds, tanks and other installations and equipmen t disinfected under the supervision of the 
 competent authority, and where restocking has taken place with fish from a source certified 
 free from the relevant disease by the competent authority after sampling at least equivalent to 
 sampling programmes laid down by Decision 2001/ 183/EC or surveillance methods described 
 in the relevant parts of the most current edition of the OIE Manual of diagnostic tests for 
 aquatic animals, and laboratory tests having been carried out in accordance with that OIE 
 Manual giving only negative results;] 
             or   (1) (10)[originate from a continental farm which at the time of the year GS is expected to 
 manifest itself, has for at least two years b een subject to inspections by the competent 
 authorities, including sampling at least equi valent to sampling programmes laid down by 
 Decision 2001/183/EC or surveillance methods de scribed in the relevant parts of the most 
 current edition of the OIE Manual of diagnostic tests for aquatic animals, and laboratory tests 
 having been carried out in accordance with th at OIE Manual giving only negative results, and 
 the farm is either situated in a part of a water catchment area declared free(11) from GS or 
 situated in a water catchment area declared free(11) from GS and all water catchment areas 
 draining into the same estuary are declared free(11) from GS.;] 
             or  (1) (10)[originate from a farm which is situated in  a coastal area with a salinity below 25 parts 
 per thousand, and where all wate r catchment areas draining into the estuary are declared 
 free(11) of GS;] 
             or  (1) (10)[originate from a farm which is situated in a coastal area where the seawater has a 
 salinity of more than 25 parts per thousand and no live fish of the susceptible species have 
 been introduced into the farm  during the previous 14 days;]  
             or  (1) (10)[in the case of fish eggs, the eggs have been disinfected in accordance with OIE 
 Aquatic Code, sixth edition, 2003, Appendix 5.2.1., ensuring the elimination of GS.] ] 
 
   
EN 38   EN  COUNTRY A quaculture animals for farming , relaying, put and take 
fisheries and open ornamental facilities  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
 Notes  
Part I: 
- Box I. 19: Use the appropriate HS codes: 0301, 0306, 0307, 030110 or 030270. 
- Box I. 20 and 1. 28: As regards quantity, give the total number. 
- Box I.25: Use the option "Breeding" if intended for farming, "Relaying" if intended for relaying, 
"Pets" for ornamental aquatic animals intended fo r pet shops or similar bus inesses for further sale, 
"Circus/exhibition" for ornamental aquatic anim als intended for exhibition aquaria or similar 
businesses not for further sale, "Quarantine" if the aquaculture animals are intended for a quarantine facility, and "Other" if intended for put and take fisheries. 
Part II: 
(1) Keep as appropriate.  
(2) Part II.2 and II.4 of  this certificate only
 applies to species susceptible to one or more of the diseases 
referred to in the title. Susceptible species are lis ted in Part II of Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(3)  Consignments of wild aquatic animals may be imported regardless of the requirements in part II.2 and 
II.4 of this certificate if they are intended for a quarantine facility complying with the requirements 
laid down in Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(4) Part II.3 and II.5 of  this certificate only  applies to vector species to one or more of the diseases 
referred to in the title. Vector species and the conditions under which consignments of such species 
are to be considered vector species, are listed in column 3, 4 and 5 of the table in Annex I to 
Regulation (EC) No XX/2008 (SANCO 1140/2008). Consignm ents of vector species may be imported 
regardless of the requireme nts in Parts II.3 and II.5 if they do not  fulfil any conditi ons laid down in 
column 5 of the table in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No XX/2008 (SANCO 1140/2008) or they are 
intended for a quarantine facility complying with the requirements laid down in Article 17 of 
Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(5) To be authorised into the Community one of th ese statements must be kept if the consignments 
contain susceptible or vector species to EUS, EH N, Bonamia exitiosa, Perk insus marinus, Mikrocytos 
mackini, Taura syndrome a nd/or Yellowhead disease. 
(6) To be authorised into a Member State, zone or compartment declared free from VHS, IHN, ISA, 
KHV, Marteilia refringens, Bonamia ostreae, or Whitespot diseas e or with a surveillance or 
eradication programme esta blished in accordance w ith Article 44 (1) or (2) of Directive 2006/88/EC, 
one of these statements must be kept if the consi gnment contain susceptible or  vector species to the 
disease(s) for which disease freedom or programme(s ) apply(ies). Data on the disease status of each 
farms and mollusc farming areas in the Community are accessible at 
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/li veanimals/aquaculture/index_en.htm 
(7) Part.II.7 of this certificate only  applies to consignments intended for a Member State, zone or 
compartment approved free from SVC, BKD, IPN or GS, or with a control and eradication 
programme as regards one or more of these di seases approved in accordance with Decision 
2004/453/EC, and the consignment comprises species su sceptible to the diseas e for which the freedom 
status or control and eradication programme(s) apply. Susceptible species are species which are 
referred to as such in Annex III to Decision 2004/453/EC or in the latest edition of the OIE 
International aquatic anim al health code and/or the OIE Ma nual of diagnostic tests for aquatic 
animals.  
(8) Only applicable to consignments intended for an area approved free from or with an approved control 
and eradication programme concerning SVC, BKD or IPN according to Decision 2004/453/EC. 
(9) Only applicable to continental farms where ep izootiological investigations have shown that the 
disease has not spread to other farms or into the wild. 
(10) Only applicable to consignments intended for an area approved free from or with an approved control 
and eradication programme concerning GS according to Decision 2004/453/EC. 
(11) According to the requirements in Chapter 1 B of Annex I to Decision 2004/453/EC. When declaring 
continental zones free of GS, it must be taken into account that the diseases may spread by migrating 
fish between different continental zones if the salini ty between them is low or intermediate (below 25  
EN 39   EN  COUNTRY A quaculture animals for farming , relaying, put and take 
fisheries and open ornamental facilities  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
ppt.). Hence one individual continental zone can not  be declared free if another continental zone 
draining into the same coastal z one is infected or has unknown stat us, unless they are separated by 
seawater with salinity above 25 ppt. 
 
 Official inspector 
 Name (in capital letters): Qualification and title: 
 Date: Signature:  Stamp: 
  
EN 40   EN ANNEX IV 
Part B 
Model animal health certificate for the im port into the European Community of 
ornamental aquatic animals intended fo r closed ornamental facilities  
COUNTRY:  Veterinary certificate to EU
I.1. Consignor I.2. Certificate reference number 
Name
I.3. Central Competent Authority
Address
I.4. Local Competent Authority
Tel.N°
I.5. Consignee 
Name
Address
Postal code
Tel.N°
I.7.Country of origin  ISO code I.8. Region of origin Code I.9. Country of destination  ISO code I.10. Region of destination Code
I.11. Place of origin
Name Approval number
Address
Name Approval number
Address
Name Approval numberAddress
I.13. Place of loading I.14. Date of departure time of departure
Address Approval number
I.15. Means of transport I.16. Entry BIP in EU 
Aeroplane Ship Railway wagon
Road vehicle Other
Identification: I.17. No.(s) of CITES 
Documentary references:
I.18. Description of commodity I.19. Commodity code (HS code)
I.20.Quantity
I.22. Number of packages
I.23. Identification of container/seal numberI.25. Commodities certified for:
Pets Quarantine Circus/exhibition
I.27. For import or admission into EU
I.28. Identification of the commodities
Species (Scientific name) QuantityI.24.
I.26.I.2.aPart I : Details of dispatched consignment I.6.
I.12.
I.21.
  
EN 41   EN  COUNTRY Ornamental aquatic animals intended for closed 
ornamental facilities  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
 Part II: Certification 
 
 
 
 II.1. General requirements 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that the ornamental aquatic animals  referred to in Part I of 
this certificate:  
II.1.1.  have been inspected within 72 hours of loading,  and showed no clinic al signs of disease; 
II.1.2.  are not subject to any prohibitions due to unresolved increased mortality; and 
II.1.3.  are not intended for destruction or sla ughter for the eradi cation of diseases. 
II.2.  (1)(2)(3)(4)[Requirements for species susceptible to Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS), Epizootic 
haematopoietic necrosis (EHN), Bonamia exitiosa , Perkinsus marinus, Mikrocytos mackini, Taura 
syndrome and/or Yellowhead disease  
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the ornamental aquatic animals referred to above: 
II.2.1. either   (1)(5)[originate from a country/territory, zone or compartment declared free from   
  (1)(3)[EUS] (1)[EHN] (1)[Bonamia exitiosa] (1)[Perkinsus marinus] (1)[Mikrocytos mackini]   
  (1)[Taura syndrome] (1)[Yellowhead disease] in accordance with Chapter VII of Council 
 Directive 2006/88/EC or the relevant OIE  Standard by the competent authority of the 
 country of origin, and 
i) where the relevant diseases are notifiable to the competent authority and reports of 
suspicion of infection of the relevant dis ease must be immediately investigated by 
the competent authority; 
ii) all introduction of species susceptible to the relevant diseases come from an area 
declared free of the disease; and 
iii) species susceptible to the relevant diseases are not vaccinated against the relevant 
diseases]; 
              or  (1)(4)(5)[have been subject to quarantine in accordance with Article 20 of Directive 
 2006/88/EC]. ]  
II.3. (1)(2)(4)[Requirements for species susceptible to Vira l haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS), Infectious 
haematopoietic necrosis (IHN), Infectious salmon anaemia (ISA), Koi herpes virus (KHV), Marteilia 
refringens, Bonamia ostreae, and/or White spot disease intended for a Member State, zone or 
compartment declared disease free or subject to a surveillance or eradication programme for the 
relevant disease 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the ornamental aquatic animals referred to above: 
II.3.1. either   (1)(6)[originate from a country/territory, zone or compartment declared free from (1)[VHS] 
  (1)[IHN] (1)[ISA]  (1)[KHV] (1)[Marteilia refringens] (1)[Bonamia ostreae] (1)[White spot disease] 
 in accordance with Chapter VII of Di rective 2006/88/EC or the relevant OIE  Standard by the 
 competent authority of the country of origin, and 
i) where the relevant diseases are notifiable to the competent authority and reports of 
suspicion of infection of the relevant dis ease must be immediately investigated by 
the competent authority, 
ii) all introduction of species susceptible to the relevant diseases come from an area 
declared free of the disease, and 
iii) species susceptible to the relevant diseases are not vaccinated against the relevant 
diseases] 
             or  (1)(4)(6)[in the case of wild aquatic animals, have b een subject to quarantine in accordance with 
   Article 20 of Directive 2006/88/EC]. ]  
II.4. Transport and labelling requirements 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify that: 
II.4.1.    the ornamental aquatic animals referred to above are placed under conditions, including with a 
 water quality, that do not alter their health status; 
II.4.2.   the transport container is clean and disinfected or  previously unused; and  
EN 42   EN  COUNTRY Ornamental aquatic animals intended for closed 
ornamental facilities  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
II.4.3.    the consignment is identified by a legible label on the exterior of the container with the 
 relevant information referred to in  
 boxes I.7 to I.13 of Part I of this ce rtificate, and the following statement:  
             either  (1)["Ornamental (1)[fish] (1)[molluscs] (1)[crustaceans] intended for closed ornamental 
 facilities in the Community”] 
             or   (1)(3)["(1)Wild(1) ornamental [fish] (1)[molluscs] (1)[crustaceans] intended for quarantine in 
 the Community”]. 
 
II.5.  (1)(7)[Additional guarantees for species susceptible to Spring vireamia of carp (SVC), Bacterial kidney 
disease (BKD), Infectious pancreatic necrosis viru s (IPN) and Infection with Gyrodactylus salaris 
(GS) 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the ornamental aquatic animals referred to above: 
II.5.1. either  (1)[originate from a country/territory, zone or compartment where none of the species 
 susceptible to (1)[SVC] (1)[BKD] (1)[IPN] (1)[GS] are known to be present] 
             or  (1)[ originate from a country/territory, zone or compartment where (1)[SVC] (1)[BKD]   
  (1)[IPN] (1)[GS] is notifiable to the competent authorit y, and is considered free in accordance 
 with the relevant EU legislation(8)]]. 
 
 Notes  
Part I: 
- Box I.19: Use the appropriate  HS codes: 0306, 0307 or 030110. 
- Box I.20 and 1.28: As regards quantity, give the total number. 
- Box I.25: Use the option "Pets" for ornamental aquatic animals intended fo r pet shops or similar 
businesses for further sale, "Circu s/exhibition" for ornamental aqua tic animals intended for exhibition 
aquaria or similar businesses not fo r further sale and "Quarantine" if the ornamental aquatic animals 
are intended for a quarantine facility.. 
Part II: 
(1) Keep as appropriate.  
(2) Part II.2 and II.3 of  this certificate only  applies to species susceptible to one or more of the diseases 
referred to in the title. Susceptible species are lis ted in Part II of Annex IV to Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(3)  The requirements in Part II.2 of this certificate on ornamental aquatic animals susceptible to epizootic 
ulcerative syndrome (EUS) as regards that disease laid down shall only  apply from 1 January 2011 
and until that date the referenc e to EUS shall be deleted. 
(4) Consignments of wild ornament al aquatic animals may be imported regardless of the requirements in 
part II.2 and II.3 if they are intended for a quarantine facility complying with the requirements laid 
down in Article 20 of Directive 2006/88/EC. 
(5) To be authorised into the Community one of th ese statements must be kept if the consignments 
contain species susceptible to EUS (see note 2), EHN, Bonamia exitiosa, Perkinsus marinus, 
Mikrocytos mackini, Taura syndro me and/or Yellowhead disease. 
(6) To be authorised into a Member State, zone or compartment declared free from VHS, IHN, ISA, 
KHV, Marteilia refringens, Bonamia ostreae, or Whitespot diseas e or with a surveillance or 
eradication programme esta blished in accordance w ith Article 44 (1) or (2) of Directive 2006/88/EC, 
one of these statements must be kept if the consignment contain species susceptible to the disease(s) 
for which disease freedom or surveillance or erad ication programme(s) apply( ies). Data on the disease 
status in different parts of the Community are accessible at 
http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/li veanimals/aquaculture/index_en.htm 
(7) Part.II.5 of this certificate only  applies to consignments intended for a Member State, zone or 
compartment approved free from SVC, BKD, IPN or GS, or with a control and eradication  
EN 43   EN  COUNTRY Ornamental aquatic animals intended for closed 
ornamental facilities  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
programme as regards one or more of these di seases approved in accordance with Decision 
2004/453/EC, and the consignment comprises species su sceptible to the diseas e for which the freedom 
status or control and eradication programme(s) apply. Susceptible species are species which are 
referred to as such in Annex III to Decision 2004/453/EC or in the latest edition of the OIE 
International aquatic anim al health code and/or the OIE Ma nual of diagnostic tests for aquatic 
animals.  
(8) Freedom in accordance with Article 1 of Decision 2004/453/EC. With regard to SVC, BKD and IPN, 
freedom in accordance with the most current edition of the OIE Code and Manual is also recognised. 
 
 Official inspector 
 Name (in capital letters): Qualification and title: 
 Date: Signature:  Stamp:  
EN 44   EN  
ANNEX IV 
Part C 
Model animal health certificate for transit/stor age of live aquaculture animals, fish eggs 
and uneviscerated fish intended for human consumption  
COUNTRY:  Veterinary certificate to EU
I.1. Consignor I.2. Certificate reference number 
Name
I.3. Central Competent Authority
Address
I.4. Local Competent Authority
Tel.N°
I.5. Consignee I.6. Person responsible for the load in EU 
Name Name
Address Address
Postal code Postal code
Tel.N° Tel.N°
I.7.Country of origin  ISO code I.8. Region of origin Code I.9. Country of destination  ISO code I.10. Region of destination Code
I.11. Place of origin I.12. Place of destination
Name Approval number Custom warehouse Ship supplier
Address
Name Approval number
Address
Postal code
I.13. Place of loading I.14. Date of departure
I.15. Means of transport I.16. Entry BIP in EU 
Aeroplane Ship Railway wagon
Road vehicle Other
Identification:
Documentary references:
I.18. Description of commodity I.19. Commodity code (HS code)
I.20.Quantity
I.21 Temperature of product I.22. Number of packages
Ambient Chilled Frozen
I.23. Identification of container/ Seal number I.24.Type of packaging
I.25. Commodities certified for:
Human consumption
I.26. For transit through EU to 3rd Country 
3rd country  ISO code
I.28. Identification of the commodities
Species (Scientific name) Cold store Number of packages Net weightPart I : Details of dispatched consignment I.2.a
I.27.I.17.
  
EN 45   EN  COUNTRY T ransit/storage of aquaculture animals intended for human consumption  
 II. Health information II.a. Certificate reference number II.b. 
 Part II: Certification 
 
 
 
 II.1 Health attestation 
I, the undersigned official inspector, hereby certify th at the aquaculture animals referred to in Part I of 
this certificate:  
II.1.1.  come from the territory of a third country, zone or compartment from which import of  
  aquaculture animals is permitted in acco rdance with Commission Regulation (EC) No   
  XXX/2008/EC, and   
II.1.2.  complies with the relevant animal health re quirements laid down in the animal health  
  requirements in the model certificates la id down in Commission Regulation (EC) No  
  2074/2005/EC. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes 
Part I:  
- Box I.19: Use the appropriate HS c odes: 0301, 0302, 030270, 0303, 0306 or 0307. 
- Box I.20 and 1.28: As regards quantity, give the total gross and net weights in kg 
 
 Official inspector Name (in capital letters):
 Qualification and title: 
 Date: Signature: 
 Stamp: 
  
EN 46   EN  
ANNEX IV 
Part D 
Addendum for transport of live  aquaculture animals by sea 
(To be completed and attached to the veterinary certificate where transport to the European Community border 
includes transport by ship, even for part of the journey.)  
Declaration by the master of the ship 
I, the undersigned, master of ship (name…………………………………………………………………),
declare that the live aquaculture animal s referred to in attached animal hea lth certificate No ……………… have remained on 
board the ship during the voyage from …………………………………….……… in ………………………… (exporting country, 
zone or compartment )
to ………………………..………… in the European Community and that  the ship did not call at any place outside 
……………………….……… (exporting country, zone or compartment ) en route to the European Community other than: 
………… ………………………………………………………………………. (Ports of call en route) . Moreover, during the 
journey, the aquaculture animals have not been in cont act with other aquatic animals of a lower health status on board. 
Done at ……………………………………………………………. on ……………………………………………………….. 
 (Port of arrival) (Date of arrival) 
 (Signature of master) 
 (Stamp) 
 (Name in capital letters and title)   
EN 47   EN  
ANNEX V 
Explanatory notes 
(a) The certificates shall be produced by  the competent authorities of the country of origin, based on the appropriate 
model appearing in Annex II or IV to this Regulation ta king into account the place of destination and use of the 
consignment after the arrival at the destination. 
(b) Considering the status of the place of destination as re gards non-exotic diseases referre d to in Part II of Annex IV 
to Directive 2006/88/EC in the EU Member State or dise ases for which the place of destination has additional 
guarantees according to Decision 2004/ 453/EC or measures approved in acco rdance with Article 43 of Directive 
2006/88/EC, the appropriate specific requirements shall be  incorporated and complete d in the certificate.  
(c) The “Place of origin” shall be the localisation of the fa rm or mollusc farming area where the aquaculture animals 
were reared reaching their commercial si ze relevant for the consignment covered by this certificate. For wild 
aquatic animals "place of origin" shall be the place of harvest. 
(d) The original of the certificate shall consist of a single page printed on both sides or, where more text is required, 
such that all the pages form a whole and cannot be separated. 
(e) For import into the Community from third countries, the original of the certificate and the labels referred to in the 
model certificate shall be drawn up in at least one official language of the EU Member State where border 
inspection takes place and of the EU Member State of destination. However, those Member States may allow 
another Community language instead of their own, accompanied, if necessa ry, by an official translation. 
(f) Where additional pages are attached to the certificate  for the purpose of identifying the items making up the 
consignment, such additional pages sha ll also be considered to form part of the original of the certificate, 
provided the signature and stamp of the certifying  official inspector appear on each page. 
(g) Where the certificate, including any a dditional pages as provided for in (f), comprises more than one page, each 
page shall be numbered "–x (page number)  of y (total number of pages) –" on the bottom and shall bear the code 
number of the certificate allocated by the competent authority on the top. 
(h) The original of the certificate must be completed and signed by an official inspector not more than 72 hours prior 
to loading of the consignment, or not more than 24 hour s in those cases were the aquaculture animals must be 
inspected within 24 hours of loading. The competent aut horities of the country of origin shall ensure that 
principles of certification equivalent to thos e laid down in Directive 96/93/EC are followed. 
(i) The colour of the signature shall be different from that of the printing. The same rule shall apply to stamps other 
than embossed stamps or watermarks. 
(j) For import into the Community from third countries, the original of the certificate must accompany the 
consignment until it reaches the EU border inspection post.  For consignments placed on the market within the 
Community, the original of the certificate must accompany th e consignment until it reaches  its final destination.  
(k) A certificate issued for live aquaculture animals shall be valid for 10 days from the date of issue. In the case of 
transport by ship, the time of validity is prolonged by the ti me of journey at sea. To that end, the original of a 
declaration by the ship's master, dr awn up in accordance with the adde ndum drawn up in conformity with the 
model laid down in Part D of Annex IV, shall be attached to the veterinary certificate.  
(l)  Please note that the general conditi ons on the transport of animals laid down Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 
on the protection of animals during transport and rela ted operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 
93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 ma y, where applicable, require measures to be taken after entry into 
the Community if the requirements of  that Regulation are not fulfilled.