### hosting service providers shall take appropriate , reasonable and proportionate actions in accordance with this regulation , against the dissemination of terrorist content and to protect users from terrorist content . in doing so , they shall act in a diligent , proportionate and non - discriminatory manner , and with due regard to the fundamental rights of the users and take into account the fundamental importance of the freedom of expression and information in an open and democratic society . ### hosting service providers shall take appropriate , reasonable and proportionate actions in accordance with this regulation , against the dissemination of terrorist content and to protect users from terrorist content . in doing so , they shall act in a diligent , proportionate and non - discriminatory manner , and with due regard to the fundamental rights of the users and take into account in particular the fundamental importance of the freedom of expression and information in an open and democratic society .


### the competent authority shall have the power to issue a decision requiring the hosting service provider to remove terrorist content or disable access to it . ### the competent authority shall have the power to issue a decision requiring the hosting service provider immediately to remove terrorist content or disable access to it .


### a statement of reasons explaining why the content is considered terrorist content , at least , by reference to the categories of terrorist content listed in article 2 ; ### a detailed statement of reasons explaining why the content is considered terrorist content shall be systematically included in each removal order ;


### if the hosting service provider cannot comply with the removal order because the removal order contains manifest errors or does not contain sufficient information to execute the order , it shall inform the competent authority without undue delay , asking for the necessary clarification , using the template set out in annex iii . the deadline set out in paragraph 2 shall apply as soon as the clarification is provided . ### if the hosting service provider cannot comply with the removal order in instances when the removal order contains manifest errors or does not contain sufficient information to execute the order , it shall inform the competent authority immediately , asking for the necessary clarification , using the template set out in annex iii . the hosting service provider shall remove the terrorist content or disable access to it expeditiously as soon as the clarification to the removal order is provided .


### the referral shall contain sufficiently detailed information , including the reasons why the content is considered terrorist content , a url and , where necessary , additional information enabling the identification of the terrorist content referred . ### the referral shall contain sufficiently detailed information , including a detailed statement of reasons why the content is considered terrorist content , a url and , where necessary , additional information enabling the identification of the terrorist content referred .


### hosting service providers shall , where appropriate , take proactive measures to protect their services against the dissemination of terrorist content . the measures shall be effective and proportionate , taking into account the risk and level of exposure to terrorist content , the fundamental rights of the users , and the fundamental importance of the freedom of expression and information in an open and democratic society . ### hosting service providers shall , where appropriate , take proactive measures to protect their services against the dissemination of terrorist content . the measures shall be effective and proportionate , taking into account the risk and level of exposure to terrorist content , the fundamental rights of the users , and the fundamental importance of the freedom of expression and information as well as the right to privacy and protection of personal data&#160 ; in an open and democratic society .


### where it has been informed according to article 4 , the competent authority referred to in article 17 shall request the hosting service provider to submit a report , within three months after receipt of the request and thereafter at least on an annual basis , on the specific proactive measures it has taken , including by using automated tools , with a view to : ### where it has been informed according to article 4 , the competent authority referred to in article 17 may request the hosting service provider to submit a report at least on an annual basis , on the specific proactive measures it has taken , including by using automated tools , with a view to :


### preventing the re - upload of content which has previously been removed or to which access has been disabled because it is considered to be terrorist content ; ### preventing the re - upload of content which has previously been removed or to which access has been disabled because it is considered to be terrorist content , unless such content has been re - uploaded for educational , scientific or documentary purposes , and for anti - radicalisation and counter - narratives purposes ;


### the reports shall include all relevant information allowing the competent authority referred to in article 17 to assess whether the proactive measures are effective and proportionate , including to evaluate the functioning of any automated tools used as well as the human oversight and verification mechanisms employed . ### the reports shall include all relevant information allowing the competent authority referred to in article 17 to assess whether the proactive measures are effective and proportionate , including to evaluate the human oversight and verification mechanisms employed .


### the terrorist content and related data referred to in paragraph 1 shall be preserved for six months . the terrorist content shall , upon request from the competent authority or court , be preserved for a longer period when and for as long as necessary for ongoing proceedings of administrative or judicial review referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the terrorist content and related data referred to in paragraph 1 shall be preserved for six months . the terrorist content shall , upon request from the competent authority or court , be preserved for a specifically defined longer period when necessary for ongoing proceedings of administrative or judicial review referred to in paragraph 1 .


### the terrorist content and related data referred to in paragraph 1 shall be preserved for six months . the terrorist content shall , upon request from the competent authority or court , be preserved for a longer period when and for as long as necessary for ongoing proceedings of administrative or judicial review referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the terrorist content and related data referred to in paragraph 1 shall be preserved for one year . the terrorist content shall , upon request from the competent authority or court , be preserved for a longer period when and for as long as necessary for ongoing proceedings of administrative or judicial review referred to in paragraph 1 .


### hosting service providers shall set out in their terms and conditions their policy to prevent the dissemination of terrorist content , including , where appropriate , a meaningful explanation of the functioning of proactive measures including the use of automated tools . ### hosting service providers shall set out&#160 ; clearly in&#160 ; their terms and conditions their policy on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content , including , where appropriate , an explanation of the functioning of proactive measures that a hosting service provider has a right to take .


### transparency reports shall include at least the following information : ### transparency reports of hosting service providers shall include at least the following information :


### number of pieces of terrorist content removed or to which access has been disabled , following removal orders , referrals , or proactive measures , respectively ; ### number of pieces of terrorist content removed or to which access has been disabled , following removal orders , or where relevant referrals and proactive measures , respectively ;


### hosting service providers shall establish effective and accessible mechanisms allowing content providers whose content has been removed or access to it disabled as a result of a referral pursuant to article 5 or of proactive measures pursuant to article 6 , to submit a complaint against the action of the hosting service provider requesting reinstatement of the content . ### the relevant union bodies and competent authorities shall , in co - operation with hosting service providers , establish effective and accessible mechanisms allowing content providers whose content has been removed or access to it disabled as a result of a removal order pursuant to article 4 or a referral pursuant to article 5 or of proactive measures pursuant to article 6 , to submit a complaint requesting reinstatement of the content .


### where hosting service providers become aware of any evidence of terrorist offences , they shall promptly inform authorities competent for the investigation and prosecution in criminal offences in the concerned member state or the point of contact in the member state pursuant to article 14 , where they have their main establishment or a legal representative . hosting service providers may , in case of doubt , transmit this information to europol for appropriate follow up . ### where a hosting service provider becomes aware of any facts suggesting that a terrorist offence has been perpetrated , it shall promptly inform authorities competent for the investigation and prosecution in criminal offences in the concerned member state or the point of contact in the member state pursuant to article 14 , where it has its main establishment or a legal representative . the hosting service provider may , in case of doubt , transmit this information to europol for appropriate follow up .


### where hosting service providers become aware of any evidence of terrorist offences , they shall promptly inform authorities competent for the investigation and prosecution in criminal offences in the concerned member state or the point of contact in the member state pursuant to article 14 , where they have their main establishment or a legal representative . hosting service providers may , in case of doubt , transmit this information to europol for appropriate follow up . ### where hosting service providers become aware of any evidence of terrorist offences , they shall promptly inform the authorities responsible for the investigation and prosecution of criminal offences in the member state concerned or the point of contact pursuant to article 14 , in the member state where they have their main establishment or a legal representative . hosting service providers shall transmit this information to europol for appropriate follow - up .


### member states shall establish a point of contact to handle requests for clarification and feedback in relation to removal orders and referrals issued by them . information about the contact point shall be made publicly available . ### member states shall establish a point of contact to handle requests for clarification and feedback in relation to removal orders and referrals issued by them . a database with information about the contact points in member states shall be made publicly available by the european commission .


### no sooner than [ three years from the date of application of this regulation ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the application of this regulation including the functioning of the effectiveness of the safeguard mechanisms . where appropriate , the report shall be accompanied by legislative proposals . member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary for the preparation of the report . ### the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation [ at the latest , three years from the date of application of this regulation ] , and submit a report to the european parliament and to the council on the application of this regulation including the functioning of the effectiveness of the safeguard mechanisms . where appropriate , the report shall be accompanied by legislative proposals . member states shall provide the commission with the information necessary for the preparation of the report .


### under article 4 of regulation … . 16the addressee of the removal order shall remove terrorist content or disable access to it , within one hour from receipt of the removal order from the competent authority . _________________ 16 regulation of the european parliament and of the council on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online . ### under article 4 of regulation …16 the addressee of the removal order shall remove terrorist content or disable access to it , within the deadline specified by the competent authority . _________________ 16 regulation of the european parliament and of the council on preventing the dissemination of terrorist content online .


### ba url and any additional information enabling the identification and exact location of the content referred : ### bcontent to be removed or access to it disabled within the deadline specified by the competent authority :


### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and preparations for the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change . ### complying with the union ' s commitments under the paris agreement on climate change requires the transformation of the union into an energy efficient , sustainable , circular , low carbon and climate resilient society . this in turn requires actions , with a special focus on sectors that contribute most to the current levels of co2 output and pollution , contributing to the implementation of the 2030 energy and climate policy framework and the member states ' integrated national energy and climate plans and implementation of the union ' s mid - century and long - term climate and energy strategy , in line with the objective of the paris agreement . the programme should also include measures contributing to the implementation of the union ' s climate adaptation policy to decrease vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change .


### the transition to clean energy is an essential contribution to the mitigation of climate change with co - benefits for the environment . actions for capacity building supporting the clean energy transition , funded until 2020 under horizon 2020 , should be integrated in the programme since their objective is not to fund excellence and generate innovation , but to facilitate the uptake of already available technology that will contribute to climate mitigation . the inclusion of these capacity building activities into the programme offers potential for synergies between the sub - programmes and increases the overall coherence of union funding . therefore , data should be collected and disseminated on the uptake of existing research and innovation solutions in the life projects , including from the horizon europe programme and its predecessors . ### the transition to clean energy is an essential contribution to the mitigation of climate change with co - benefits for the environment . actions for capacity building supporting the clean energy transition , funded until 2020 under horizon 2020 , should be integrated in the programme since their objective is not to fund excellence and generate innovation , but to facilitate the uptake of already available technology , for renewable energy and energy efficiency , that will contribute to climate mitigation . the inclusion of these capacity building activities into the programme offers potential for synergies between the sub - programmes and increases the overall coherence of union funding . therefore , data should be collected and disseminated on the uptake of existing research and innovation solutions in the life projects , including from the horizon europe programme and its predecessors .


### the impact assessments of the clean energy legislation estimate that the delivery of the union ' s 2030 energy targets will require additional investments of eur 177 billion annually in the period 2021 - 2030 . the biggest gaps relate to the investments in buildings decarbonisation , where capital needs to be channelled towards projects of highly distributed nature . one of the objectives of the clean energy transition sub - programme is to build capacity for projects development and aggregation , thereby also helping to absorb funds from the european structural and investment funds and catalyse investments in clean energy also using the financial instruments provided under investeu . ### the impact assessments of the clean energy legislation estimate that the delivery of the union ' s 2030 energy targets will require additional investments of eur 177 billion annually in the period 2021 - 2030 . the biggest gaps relate to the investments in buildings decarbonisation , where capital needs to be channelled towards projects of highly distributed nature . one of the objectives of the clean energy transition sub - programme is to build capacity for projects development and aggregation , thereby also helping to absorb funds from the european structural and investment funds and catalyse investments for supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency , also using the financial instruments provided under investeu .


### the breeding of domestic animals of the bovine , porcine , ovine , caprine and equine species , and to a lesser extent the breeding of animals of other species , occupy an important place in union agriculture and is a source of income for the agricultural community . the breeding of animals of those species is best encouraged if purebred breeding animals or hybrid breeding pigs of recorded high genetic quality are used . ### the breeding of domestic animals of the bovine , porcine , ovine , caprine and equine species , and to a lesser extent the breeding of animals of other species , occupy an important place in union agriculture and is a source of income for the agricultural community . breeding also play a key role in conserving rare breeds and thereby in protecting biodiversity . the breeding of animals of those species is best encouraged if purebred breeding animals or hybrid breeding pigs of recorded high genetic quality are used .


### council directive 87 / 328 / eec of 18 june 1987 on the acceptance for breeding purposes of pure - bred breeding animals of the bovine species10 , council directive 90 / 118 / eec of 5 march 1990 on the acceptance of pure - bred breeding pigs for breeding11 and council directive 90 / 119 / eec of 5 march 1990 of hybrid breeding pigs for breeding12 were adopted to prevent national rules relating to the acceptance for breeding purposes of breeding animals of the bovine and porcine species and the production and use of their semen , oocytes and embryos constituting a prohibition or restriction on intra - union trade or an obstacle thereto whether in the case of natural services , artificial insemination or the collection of semen , oocytes or embryos . ___________ 10 oj l 167 , 26 . 6 . 1987 , p . 54 . . 11 oj l 71 , 17 . 03 . 90 , p . 34 . . 12 oj l 71 , 17 . 03 . 90 , p . 36 . . ### does not affect english text .


### union legislation on the breeding of animals has also contributed to the preservation of animal genetic resources , the protection of genetic biodiversity and to the production of typical quality regional products that rely on the specific hereditary characteristics of local breeds of domestic animals . ### union legislation on the breeding of animals has also contributed to the preservation of animal genetic resources , the protection of genetic biodiversity and europe’s cultural heritage and the production of typical quality regional products that rely on the specific hereditary characteristics of local breeds of domestic animals .


### in addition , experience has shown that in order to facilitate the application of the rules provided for in those directives a number of the provisions require more precise wording and consistent terminology . in the interests of clarity and consistency of union legislation , it is also appropriate to provide for more definitions . ### in addition , experience has shown that in order to facilitate the application of the rules provided for in those directives a number of the provisions require more precise wording and consistent terminology that is standard across all member states . in the interests of clarity and consistency of union legislation , it is also appropriate to provide for more definitions .


### similarly , the rules on hybrid breeding pigs laid down in this regulation should aim at granting access to trade based on agreed principles applicable to the recognition of breeding operations managing different crosses of hybrid breeding pigs and the approval of their respective breeding programmes . this regulation should also lay down criteria governing the entry of hybrid breeding pigs in the main section of breed registers , rules for performance testing , genetic evaluation and criteria for the acceptance of hybrid breeding pigs for breeding as well as the content of the zootechnical certificates . ### similarly , the rules on hybrid breeding pigs laid down in this regulation should aim at granting access to trade based on agreed principles applicable to the recognition of breeding operations managing different crosses of hybrid breeding pigs and the approval of their respective breeding programmes . this regulation should also lay down criteria governing the entry of hybrid breeding pigs in the main section of zootechnical registers , rules for performance testing , genetic evaluation and criteria for the acceptance of hybrid breeding pigs for breeding as well as the content of the zootechnical certificates .


### since the objective of this regulation , namely to ensure a harmonised approach to trade in breeding animals and their germinal products and their imports into the union and to the official controls necessary to be performed on breeding programmes carried out by breed societies and breeding operations , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states at national level and can therefore , by reason of its effect , complexity , trans - border and international character , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as referred to in article 5 of the treaty on european union . since the scope of this regulation is limited to what is necessary in order to achieve its objectives , it also respects the principle of proportionality as referred to in article 5 of that treaty . ### since the objective of this regulation , namely to ensure a harmonised approach to trade in breeding animals and their germinal products and their imports into the union , with an eye to the degree to which livestock breeders form associations , the capital levels of those associations and the effectiveness of breeding programmes , and to the official controls necessary to be performed on breeding programmes carried out by breed societies and breeding operations , cannot be sufficiently achieved by the member states at national level and can therefore , by reason of its effect , complexity , trans - border and international character , be better achieved at union level , the union may adopt measures , in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as referred to in article 5 of the treaty on european union . since the scope of this regulation is limited to what is necessary in order to achieve its objectives , it also respects the principle of proportionality as referred to in article 5 of that treaty .


### breed societies and breeding operations recognised in one member state should have the possibility to implement their approved breeding programme in one or more other member states in order to ensure the best possible utilisation of breeding animals of high genetic value as an important production factor within the union . to this end a simple notification procedure should ensure that the competent authority in the other member state is aware of the intended activity . ### breed societies and breeding operations recognised in one member state should have the possibility to implement their approved breeding programme in one or more other member states in order to ensure the best possible utilisation of breeding animals of high genetic value as an important production factor within the union . to this end certification arrangements should be introduced for those societies to guarantee the quality of their breeding programmes , while a simple notification procedure should ensure that the competent authority in the other member state is aware of the intended activity .


### it is necessary to clarify the relationship between breeders and breed societies and breeding operations notably to ensure their right of membership in breed societies and breeding operations and their right to participate in the breeding programme within the geographical area where it is carried out . breed societies should have rules that prevent discrimination of breeders because of their origin and must provide a minimum of service . ### it is necessary to clarify the relationship between breeders and breed societies and breeding operations notably to ensure their right of membership in breed societies and breeding operations and their right to participate in the breeding programme within the geographical area , which may straddle national borders , where it is carried out . breed societies should have rules that prevent discrimination of breeders because of their origin and must provide a minimum of service .


### performance testing and genetic evaluation may be carried out by institutions designated by the breed society or the breeding operation . those designated institutions shall cooperate with the european union reference centres designated by the commission . the commission should therefore be empowered to designate by way of implementing acts european union reference centres and the necessary powers should be granted to the commission to adopt delegated acts describing their duties and functions , where necessary by amending annex iv . those reference centres qualify for union aid in accordance with council decision 2009 / 470 / ec of 25 may 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field14 . in the case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species , performance testing and genetic evaluation carried out by a breed society are at present assisted by the interbull centre , the european union reference body designated by council decision 96 / 463 / ec of 23 july 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for purebred breeding animals of the bovine species15 . 4 oj l 155 , 18 . 6 . 2009 , p . 30 . 15 oj l 192 , 2 . 8 . 1996 , p . 19 . ### performance testing and genetic evaluation may be carried out by institutions designated by the breed society or the breeding operation . those designated institutions shall cooperate with the european union reference centres designated by the commission . the commission should therefore be empowered to designate by way of implementing acts european union reference centres and the necessary powers should be granted to the commission to adopt delegated acts describing their duties and functions , where necessary by amending annex iv . those reference centres qualify for union aid in accordance with regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council14 . in the case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species , performance testing and genetic evaluation carried out by a breed society are at present assisted by the interbull centre , a permanent subcommittee of the international committee for animal recording , designated by council decision 96 / 463 / ec of 23 july 1996 as the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for purebred breeding animals of the bovine species15 . 14 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . 15 oj l 192 , 2 . 8 . 1996 , p . 19 .


### performance testing and genetic evaluation may be carried out by institutions designated by the breed society or the breeding operation . those designated institutions shall cooperate with the european union reference centres designated by the commission . the commission should therefore be empowered to designate by way of implementing acts european union reference centres and the necessary powers should be granted to the commission to adopt delegated acts describing their duties and functions , where necessary by amending annex iv . those reference centres qualify for union aid in accordance with council decision 2009 / 470 / ec of 25 may 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field15 . in the case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species , performance testing and genetic evaluation carried out by a breed society are at present assisted by the interbull centre , the european union reference body designated by council decision 96 / 463 / ec of 23 july 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for purebred breeding animals of the bovine species16 . __________________ 15 oj l 155 , 18 . 6 . 2009 , p . 30 . 16 oj l 192 , 2 . 8 . 1996 , p . 19 . ### performance testing and genetic evaluation may be carried out by institutions designated by the breed society or the breeding operation . those designated institutions shall cooperate with the european union reference centres designated by the commission . the commission should therefore be empowered to designate by way of implementing acts european union reference centres and the necessary powers should be granted to the commission to adopt delegated acts describing their duties and functions , where necessary by amending annex iv . those reference centres qualify for union aid in accordance with regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council15 . in the case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine species , performance testing and genetic evaluation carried out by a breed society are at present assisted by the interbull centre , a permanent sub - committee of the international committee for animal recording , designated by council decision 96 / 463 / ec as the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for purebred breeding animals of the bovine species16 . __________________ 15 regulation no 652 / 2014 of the european parliament and of the council of 15 may 2014 laying down provisions for the management of expenditure relating to the food chain , animal health and animal welfare , and relating to plant health and plant reproductive material , amending council directives 98 / 56 / ec , 2000 / 29 / ec and 2008 / 90 / ec , regulations no 178 / 2002 , no 882 / 2004 and no 396 / 2005 of the european parliament and of the council , directive 2009 / 128 / ec of the european parliament and of the council and regulation no 1107 / 2009 of the european parliament and of the council and repealing council decisions 66 / 399 / eec , 76 / 894 / eec and 2009 / 470 / ec . 16 oj l 192 , 2 . 8 . 1996 , p . 19 .


### the import of breeding animals and their germinal products is essential for the european agriculture . imports of breeding animals and their germinal products should therefore be carried out under conditions closely in line with those rules applicable to trade between member states . however , breeding animals and their germinal products should only be entitled for entry in the main section of a breeding book or breed register in the union , if the level of official controls carried out in the exporting third country ensures the same certainty of pedigree details and the results of performance testing and genetic evaluation as in the union . in addition , breeding bodies in third countries should accept as a matter of reciprocity breeding animals and their germinal products from the respective breed society or breeding operation recognised in the union . ### the import of breeding animals and their germinal products is essential for the european agriculture . imports of breeding animals and their germinal products should therefore be carried out under conditions closely in line with those rules applicable to trade between member states and should comply with all the standards relating to the quality of imported material . however , breeding animals and their germinal products should only be entitled for entry in the main section of a breeding book or breed register in the union , if the level of official controls carried out in the exporting third country ensures the same certainty of pedigree details and the results of performance testing and genetic evaluation as in the union . in addition , breeding bodies in third countries should accept as a matter of reciprocity breeding animals and their germinal products from the respective breed society or breeding operation recognised in the union .


### with a view to establishing the lists of third countries from where imports into the union of breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos should be allowed , to drawing up the conditions for such imports , to obtaining information relating to the functioning of bilateral agreements and where any serious infringement of the conditions for such imports laid down in this regulation so warrants , the commission should be empowered to carry out controls in third countries on behalf of the union , as appropriate . ### with a view to establishing the lists of third countries from where imports into the union of breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos should be allowed , and to drawing up the conditions for such imports , it is necessary to obtain information on their traceability in the form of zootechnical certificates attesting to their origin and on the functioning of bilateral agreements and , where any serious infringement of the conditions for such imports laid down in this regulation so warrants , the commission should be empowered to carry out controls in third countries on behalf of the union , as appropriate .


### zootechnical and genealogical rules for trade in breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos and imports into the union of breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos ; ### zootechnical and genealogical rules for the preservation and improvement of animal breeding and for trade in breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos and imports into the union of breeding animals and their semen , oocytes and embryos ;


### ‘ breed society’ means any breeding organisation or breeders’ association which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes ; ### ‘ breed society’ means any legal person , or society without legal personality , which is established under the applicable legislation in the member state in which the application for recognition was made and which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme ;


### ' breed society ' means any breeding organisation or breeders ' association which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes ; ### ' breed society ' means any breeding organisation , breeders ' association or state - run public body which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes ;


### ‘ breed society’ means any breeding organisation or breeders ' association which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes ; ### ‘ breed society’ means any operator which has been given legal personality in accordance with the applicable legislation in the member state in which the application for recognition was made and which is recognised by the competent authority of a member state in accordance with article 4 , or an official service in the member state concerned , for the purpose of carrying out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals entered in the breeding book it maintains or establishes


### the organisation of official controls on breed societies and breeding operations in accordance with the rules provided for in article 46 and in delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 52 ; ### the organisation of official controls on breed societies and breeding operations in accordance with the rules provided for in article 46 ;


### of the species referred to in point which descents from parents entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed and which is itself entered or registered and eligible for entry in the main section of such a breeding book in accordance with article 19 ; ### of the species referred to in point which descends from parents entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed and which is itself entered or registered and eligible for entry in the main section of such a breeding book in accordance with article 19 .


### of the species referred to in point which descents from parents entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed and which is itself entered or registered and eligible for entry in the main section of such a breeding book in accordance with article 19 ; ### of the species referred to in point which descents from parents entered in the breeding book of the same breed and which is itself entered or registered and eligible for entry in the breeding book , including geldings , in accordance with article 19 ;


### ‘ zootechnical check’ means the documentary and identity checks carried out on breeding animals and their germinal products imported into to the union to verify compliance with the zootechnical conditions provided for in articles 42 and the zootechnical and genealogical rules laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 45 ; ### ‘ zootechnical check’ means the documentary and identity checks carried out on breeding animals and their germinal products imported into to the union to verify compliance with the zootechnical conditions provided for in article 42 ;


### breed societies and breeding operations may apply to the competent authority for recognition in accordance with paragraph 2 . ### breed societies and breeding operations shall apply to the competent authority for recognition in accordance with paragraph 2 .


### – the improvement of the breed or cross ; ### – the improvement or differentiation of the breed ; or


### by way of derogation from article 4 , the competent authority may refuse to recognise a breed society that complies with the requirements set out in part 1 of annex i where the breeding programme of that breed society would compromise the preservation or the genetic diversity of purebred breeding animals entered , or registered and eligible for entry , in the breeding book established for that breed by a breed society that has already been recognised in that member state . ### by way of derogation from article 4 , the competent authority may refuse to recognise a breed society that complies with the requirements set out in part 1 of annex i where the breeding programme of that breed society would compromise : – the preservation of purebred breeding animals entered , or registered and eligible for entry , in the breeding book established for that breed by a breed society that has already been recognised in that member state ; or – the genetic diversity in terms of monitoring inbreeding and managing genetic anomalies as a result of a failure to coordinate and exchange information ; or – the preservation and sustainable management of the animal genetic resources over which the member state concerned exercises sovereignty and for which it has responsibility in accordance with the objectives of the convention on biological diversity and of the nagoya protocol .


### by way of derogation from article 4 , the competent authority may refuse to recognise a breed society that complies with the requirements set out in part 1 of annex i where the breeding programme of that breed society would compromise the preservation or the genetic diversity of purebred breeding animals entered , or registered and eligible for entry , in the breeding book established for that breed by a breed society that has already been recognised in that member state . ### by way of derogation from article 4 , the competent authority may refuse to recognise a breed society that complies with the requirements set out in part 1 of annex i where the breeding programme of that breed society would : – compromise the preservation or the genetic diversity of purebred breeding animals entered , or registered and eligible for entry , in the breeding book established for that breed by a breed society that has already been recognised in that member state ; or


### the breed or cross for which their breeding programme has been approved ; ### the breed or cross for which their breeding programme has been approved in accordance with article 8 ;


### the competent authority shall approve the breeding programme of a breed society or breeding operation recognised by it in accordance with article 4 , provided that the breed society or breeding operation submits an application for approval of its breeding programme , demonstrating compliance with the requirements provided for in article 4 and set out in part 2 , and in the case of purebred equine animals in part 3 of annex i . ### the competent authority referred to in paragraph - 1a shall assess those breeding programmes and approve them provided that they fulfil the requirements provided for in article&#160 ; 4 and set out in part&#160 ; 2 of annex&#160 ; i , and in the case of purebred equine animals in part&#160 ; 3 of annex&#160 ; i .


### the competent authority referred to in article 4 may authorise breed societies and breeding operations to outsource the technical management of their breeding book or breed register and other specific aspects of their breeding programme to a third party , provided that : ### the competent authority referred to in article 4 may authorise breed societies and breeding operations to outsource specific technical operations relating to the management of their breeding programme , breeding book or breed register to a third party , provided that :


### the competent authority referred to in article 4 may authorise breed societies and breeding operations to outsource the technical management of their breeding book or breed register and other specific aspects of their breeding programme to a third party , provided that : ### breed societies and breeding operations may outsource the technical management of their breeding book or zootechnical register and other specific aspects of their breeding programme to a third party , provided that :


### the breed societies and breeding operations remain responsible vis - &#224 ; - vis the competent authority for ensuring compliance with the requirements provided for in article 4 ; ### the breed societies and breeding operations remain responsible vis - &#224 ; - vis the competent authority for ensuring compliance with the requirements provided for in article 4 and annex&#160 ; i , parts 2 and 3 ;


### the competent authority referred to in article 4 may authorise breed societies and breeding operations to outsource the technical management of their breeding book or breed register and other specific aspects of their breeding programme to a third party , provided that : ### the breed societies and breeding operations may outsource the technical management of their breeding book or breed register and other specific aspects of their breeding programme to a third party , provided that :


### notify the competent authority of that other member state at least 90&#160 ; calendar days before the intended commencement date of the breeding programme ; ### notify the competent authority of that other member state at least 90&#160 ; calendar days before the intended commencement date of the breeding programme , in the official language of the other member state ;


### provide the competent authority referred to in point , together with that notification , with a copy of the application for approval of the breeding programme provided for in article 8 . ### provide the competent authority referred to in point , together with that notification , with a copy of the application for approval of the breeding programme provided for in article 8 , in the official language of the member state provided for in point .


### provide the competent authority referred to in point , together with that notification , with a copy of the application for approval of the breeding programme provided for in article 8 . ### provide the competent authority referred to in point , together with that notification , with a copy , in that authority’s national language , of the application for approval of the breeding programme provided for in article 8 .


### where the competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 intends to refuse approval in accordance with paragraph 2 , it shall inform the commission of its intention to refuse approval together with a reasoned explanation . ### where the competent authority referred to in paragraph 1 refuses approval in accordance with paragraph 2 , it shall inform the commission thereof .


### where the rules of a breed society or breeding operation do not provide for membership , breeders participating in a breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 may apply : to have their purebred breeding animals entered in the main section of the breeding book established for the breed by the breed society in accordance with article 17 ; to have their animals recorded in a supplementary section of the breeding book established for the breed by the breed society in accordance with article 17 ; to have their hybrid breeding pigs registered in a breed register established for the cross by a breeding operation in accordance with articles 24 ; to participate in performance testing and genetic evaluation in accordance with article 27 ; to be provided with a zootechnical certificate in accordance with article 33 and . ### breeders participating in a breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 shall have access without discrimination to all the services provided under the breeding programme .


### breeders shall have the right to choose the breeding book or breed register in which they wish to have their breeding animals entered or registered in accordance with articles 19 and 24 . ### breeders shall have the right to choose the breeding book or zootechnical register in which they wish to have their breeding animals entered or registered in accordance with articles 19 and 24 , provided that the breeding programme linked to the breeding book or zootechnical register has been approved in the member state of the breeders concerned in accordance with article 8 or article 9 .


### exclude breeders from membership where those breeders fail to comply with their duties set out in the rules of procedure in accordance with point 3 of part 1 of annex i . ### exclude breeders from membership where those breeders fail to comply with their duties set out in the rules of procedure as provided for in article 16 .


### breed societies and breeding operations shall have the primary responsibility to prevent and where necessary to settle disputes that may arise between breeders and between breeders and the breed society or breeding operation in the process of carrying out breeding programmes approved in accordance with article 8 or 9 , in accordance with the rules established pursuant to article 14 by the member state where the dispute arises and the rules set out in point 3 of part 1 of annex i . ### breed societies and breeding operations shall have the primary responsibility to prevent and where necessary to settle disputes that may arise between breeders and between breeders and the breed society or breeding operation in the process of carrying out breeding programmes approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 , in accordance with the rules set out in annex i , part 1 .


### entry of breeding animals in breeding books and breed registers and acceptance for breeding , artificial insemination and testing ### does not apply to english version .


### those criteria and procedures may require the purebred breeding animal to undergo performance testing or genetic evaluation as provided for in article 27 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 28 or any other assessment described in the breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 prior to entry into a specific class of the main section . ### those criteria and procedures may require the purebred breeding animal to undergo performance testing or genetic evaluation as provided for in article 27 or any other assessment described in the breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 prior to entry into a specific class of the main section .


### breed societies may , in addition to the main section provided for in paragraph 1 of this article , establish one or more supplementary sections of the breeding book for animals of the same species that are not eligible for entry in the main section , provided the animals meet the requirements of article 20 , and the rules of the breed society allow the progeny of those animals to be entered in the main section in accordance with the rules set up in : ### breed societies may , in addition to the main section provided for in paragraph 1 of this article , establish one or more supplementary sections of the breeding book for animals of the same species that are not eligible for entry in the main section , provided the animals meet the requirements laid down in annex ii , part 1 , chapter iii , points 1 and 2 , and the rules of the breed society allow the progeny of those animals to be entered in the main section in accordance with the rules set up in :


### acceptance of purebred breeding animals for breeding ### acceptance of purebred breeding animals and their germ products for breeding


### breed societies shall not exclude on zootechnical or genealogical grounds , other than those resulting from the application of article 19 , the use of purebred breeding animals entered in the main section of their breeding book for breeding using the following reproduction techniques : ### breeders associations shall not exclude , on zootechnical or genealogical grounds , purebred breeding animals or their germ products provided that the following reproduction techniques are used :


### collection of semen from breeding animals which have undergone , where applicable , performance testing and genetic evaluation in accordance with article 27 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 28 ; ### collection and use of oocytes for the in vitro production of embryos and in vivo - derived embryos conceived using semen in accordance with point , provided that those oocytes and embryos are collected from purebred breeding animals : of the bovine , porcine , ovine and caprine species which have undergone performance testing or genetic evaluation in accordance with article&#160 ; 27 ; of the equine species which have undergone , if required under the breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 and , where applicable , article 9 , performance testing or genetic evaluation in accordance with article 27 .


### collection and use of semen from breeding animals which have undergone , performance testing and genetic evaluation in accordance with article 27 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 28 ; ### collection and use of semen from breeding animals which have undergone performance testing and genetic evaluation in accordance with article 27 ;


### where a breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 requires performance testing and genetic evaluation for the classification of purebred breeding animals of the equine species in breeding books and for the acceptance for breeding of male breeding animals of the equine species and their semen , breed societies shall ensure that such performance testing and genetic evaluation are carried out in accordance with the following rules set out in annex i : ### with the exception of endangered breeds , where a breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 requires performance testing and genetic evaluation for the classification of purebred breeding animals in breeding books and for the acceptance for breeding of male breeding animals of the species concerned and their semen , breed societies shall ensure that such performance testing and genetic evaluation are carried out in accordance with the following rules set out in annex i :


### where a breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 requires performance testing and genetic evaluation for the classification of purebred breeding animals of the equine species in breeding books and for the acceptance for breeding of male breeding animals of the equine species and their semen , breed societies shall ensure that such performance testing and genetic evaluation are carried out in accordance with the following rules set out in annex i : ### where a breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 requires performance testing and genetic evaluation for the classification of purebred breeding animals of the equine or asinine species in breeding books and for the acceptance for breeding of breeding animals and their germinal products , breed societies shall ensure that such performance testing and genetic evaluation are carried out in accordance with the following rules set out in annex i :


### in the light of the opinion of the independent expert referred to in article 13 , the commission may , by means of an implementing act , lay down uniform rules for performance testing and genetic evaluations and the interpretation of the results thereof . ### in the light of the opinion of the independent expert referred to in article 13 , the commission may , by means of an implementing act , lay down uniform rules for performance testing and genetic evaluations for animals other than those belonging to the equine and porcine species , and for the interpretation of the results thereof , on the basis of the work of the icar .


### the institutions provided for in paragraph 1 may either : ### breed societies or breeding operations that delegate performance testing and genetic evaluation activities to the institutions provided for in paragraph 1 shall fulfil the conditions laid down in article 8 . the institutions provided for in paragraph 1 must :


### be authorised by the competent authority which has approved the breeding programme . ### be authorised by the competent authority which has approved the breeding programme , provided that they comply with the provisions of annex iii .


### obligations of institutions designated in accordance with article 29 ### obligations of breed societies , breeding enterprises and third parties which carry out performance testing or genetic evaluations


### institutions designated by breed societies or breeding operations as provided for in article 29 shall provide the following information on request of the competent authority : ### breed societies or breeding enterprises which carry out performance testing or genetic evaluations , as provided for in article 29 , or the third parties referred to in article 29shall provide the following information on request of the competent authority :


### the identity of the designating breed society or breeding operation and of the competent authority referred to in article 29 ; ### in the case of breed societies or breeding enterprises which have delegated these activities to a third party , as provided for in article 29 , the identity of that body ;


### the institutions designated by breed societies or breeding operations as provided for in article 29 shall make publicly available and keep up - to - date the results of the genetic evaluation of breeding animals whose semen is used for artificial insemination . ### breed societies and breeding enterprises which carry out performance testing or genetic evaluations and the third parties designated by breed societies or breeding operations as provided for in article 29 shall make publicly available and keep up - to - date the results of the genetic evaluation of breeding animals whose semen is used for artificial insemination .


### breed societies and breeding operations that carry out performance testing and genetic evaluation in accordance with their breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 shall state in the zootechnical certificate issued for a breeding animal or its germinal products : ### breed societies and breeding operations that carry out performance testing and genetic evaluation in accordance with their breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 shall state in the zootechnical certificate issued for a breeding animal or its germinal products the main production characteristics and any genetic peculiarities and genetic defects on the animal itself or its parents or grandparents , in accordance with the breeding programme .


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 71 concerning the information required in accordance with paragraph 1 and where necessary the amendments to the contents of zootechnical certificates provided for in annex v : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 71 so as to amend , where necessary , the contents of zootechnical certificates provided for in annex v in order to take into account : scientific progress ; technical developments ; the functioning of the internal market ; the need to protect genetic resources .


### meets the criteria for listing breeding bodies provided for in article 37 ; ### meets the criteria for listing breeding bodies provided for in article 37 and all european quality standards ;


### the recognition and supervision of breed societies and breeding operations provided for in article 4 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 35 ; ### the recognition and supervision of breed societies and breeding operations provided for in article 4 and the official controls provided for in article 46 ;


### the approval of breeding programmes of breed societies and breeding operations provided for in article 8 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 35 ; ### the approval of breeding programmes of breed societies and breeding operations provided for in article 8 ;


### the entry of breeding animals in breeding books and breed registers provided for in articles 19 and 24 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 35 ; ### the entry of purebred breeding animals in breeding books or the registration of hybrid breeding pigs in the zootechnical registers provided for in articles 19 and 24 ;


### the acceptance of breeding animals for breeding provided for in articles 21 and 25 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 35 ; ### the acceptance of breeding animals for breeding provided for in articles 21 and 25 ;


### the use of germinal products for breeding provided for in article 23 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 35 ; ### the use of germinal products for breeding provided for in article 23 ;


### the use of semen for testing provided for in article 23 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 35 ; ### the use of semen for testing provided for in article 23 ;


### the performance testing and genetic evaluation provided for in article 27 or set out in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 35 . ### the performance testing and genetic evaluation provided for in article 27 .


### any information that might indicate non - compliance . ### any information that might indicate non - compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules established in this regulation .


### an examination of documents and other records which may be relevant to the assessment of compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation ; ### an examination of documents , traceability records and other records which may be relevant to the assessment of compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation ;


### obligations of breeders , breed societies and breeding operations ### obligations of breeders , breed societies and breeding operations subject to official controls and other official activities


### the administrative assistance provided for in paragraph 1 shall include , where appropriate , participation by the competent authority of a member state in on - the - spot official controls that the competent authority of another member state performs . ### the administrative assistance provided for in paragraph 1 shall include , where necessary , participation by the competent authority of a member state in on - the - spot official controls that the competent authority of another member state performs .


### where the competent authority considers that it requires information from a competent authority in another member state for the performance or effective follow - up of official controls , it shall submit a reasoned request to that competent authority . the requested competent authority shall , without undue delay : acknowledge receipt of the reasoned request and indicate the time necessary to provide the requested information ; perform official controls or investigations necessary to provide the requesting competent authority with all necessary information and the original documents or certified copies thereof ; ii ) verify , where necessary on - the - spot , compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation within their jurisdiction . ### where the competent authority considers that it requires information from a competent authority in another member state for the performance or effective follow - up of official controls , it shall submit a reasoned request to that competent authority . the authority concerned has an obligation to assist .


### the requesting and requested competent authorities may agree that officials designated by the former are present during the official controls referred to in point of the second subparagraph of paragraph 1 . in such cases the officials of the requesting competent authority : shall at all times be able to produce written authority stating their identity and their official capacity ; shall have access to the same premises and documents as the present official of the requested competent authority for the sole purpose of the official controls being carried out ; may not , on their own initiative , exercise the powers of performing official controls conferred on officials of the requested competent authority . ### the requesting and requested competent authorities may agree that officials designated by the former are present during the official controls referred to in paragraph 1 .


### information available to the commission indicates that activities that are , or appear to be , non - compliance : ### information available to the commission indicates that activities that are , or appear to be , non - compliant with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for by this regulation :


### perform any further investigation necessary to determine the origin and extent of the non - compliance and to establish the responsibilities of breeders , breed societies and breeding operations ; ### perform all official controls or any further investigation necessary to determine the origin and extent of the non - compliance and to establish the responsibilities of breeders , breed societies and breeding operations ;


### when acting in accordance with paragraph 1 , competent authorities shall , as appropriate : postpone the entry in breeding books of purebred breeding animals or the registration in breed registers of hybrid breeding pigs ; order the alteration of the status of the animals or their germinal products as intended for breeding in accordance with this regulation or corrective information to be provided to breeders ; restrict or prohibit the trade in animals and germinal products as breeding animals or germinal products defined in article 2 or their imports into the union or exports to third countries or prohibit or order their return to the member state of dispatch ; order that the breeder , breed society or breeding operation increases the frequency of own controls ; order that certain activities of the breeder , breed society or breeding operation concerned be subject to increased or systematic official controls ; order the cessation for an appropriate period of time of all or part of the activities of the breeder , breed society or breeding operation concerned and , where relevant , of the internet sites it operates or employs and suspend the approval of a breeding programme carried out by a breed society or breeding operation , where that breed society or breeding operation repeatedly , continuously or generally fails to comply with the requirements of the breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 ; order the withdrawal of the recognition of the breed society or breeding operation granted in accordance with article 4 , if the administrative practice of that breed society or breeding operation indicates that it repeatedly , continuously or generally fails to comply with the requirements of article 4 ; take any other measure the competent authorities deem appropriate to ensure compliance with the zootechncial and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation . ### when acting in accordance with paragraph 1 , competent authorities shall take all measures they deem appropriate to ensure compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation .


### to assist the commission in carrying the commission controls provided for in article 63 , member states shall : provide the necessary assistance , documentation and other technical support that commission experts request to enable them to carry out the commission controls efficiently and effectively ; ensure that commission experts have access to all premises or parts of premises and to information , including computing systems , necessary to carry out the commission controls . ### to assist the commission in carrying out the commission controls provided for in article 63 , member states shall provide all necessary technical assistance and all the documentation and all other technical means requested by commission experts so as to be able to carry out controls efficiently and effectively ;


### the measures provided for in paragraph 1 shall be adopted only after the member state concerned has failed to correct the situation upon request and within the time limit set by the commission . ### the measures provided for in paragraph 1 shall be adopted only after the member state concerned has failed to correct the situation upon request and within the appropriate time limit set by the commission .


### verify that the zootechnical and genealogical rules on breeding animals and their germinal products provided for in the legislation of the third country provides equivalent guarantees to that provided for in the union by this regulation ; ### verify that the legislation and systems of those third countries comply with , or are equivalent to , the zooetchnical and genealogical rules provided for in the union by this regulation ;


### verify that the control system in place in the third country concerned can ensure that consignments of breeding animals and their germinal products exported to the union comply with relevant requirements in chapter vii of this regulation ; ### verify the ability of the control system in place in the third country concerned to ensure that consignments of breeding animals and their germinal products exported to the union comply with relevant requirements in chapter vii of this regulation ;


### collect information to elucidate the causes of recurring cases where breeding animals and their germinal products imported into the union do not meet the zootechnical and genealogical requirements for imports into the union for which compliance was unduly certified . ### collect information and data to elucidate the causes of recurring or emerging cases where breeding animals and their germinal products imported into the union do not meet the zootechnical and genealogical requirements for imports into the union for which compliance was unduly certified .


### the organisation of the competent authority of the third country , its powers and independence , the supervision to which it is subject and the authority it has to enforce the legislation referred to in point effectively ; ### the organisation of the competent authority of the third country , its powers and independence , the supervision to which it is subject and the authority it has to enforce the appropriate legislation effectively ;


### the training of staff in the performance of official controls ; ### the training of staff by the competent authorities of third countries in the performance of official controls ;


### the extent and operation of official controls performed on breeding animals and their germinal products arriving from other third countries ; ### the extent and operation of official controls performed by the competent authorities of third countries on breeding animals and their germinal products arriving from other third countries ;


### the frequency of commission controls in third countries shall be determined on the basis of : ### the frequency of the commission controls in third countries referred to in article&#160 ; 67 shall be determined on the basis of :


### where there is evidence that widespread serious non - compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation may be taking place , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , adopt the special measures necessary to put an end to such non - compliance . ### where there is evidence that serious non - compliance with the zootechnical and genealogical rules provided for in this regulation may be taking place , the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , adopt the special measures necessary to put an end to such non - compliance .


### accompanied by an official certificate or any other evidence attesting that the breeding animals or their germinal products meet the requirements set out in chapter vii of this regulation or in the delegated act adopted pursuant to article 45 ; ### accompanied by an official certificate or any other evidence attesting that the breeding animals or their germinal products meet the requirements set out in chapter vii of this regulation ;


### the delegation of power referred to in articles 4 , 8 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 23 , 24 , 28 , 32 , 33 , 35 , 39 , 45 and 52 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force . ### the delegation of powers referred to in articles 17 , 32 , and 33 may be revoked at any time by the european parliament or by the council . a decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision . it shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the official journal of the european union or at a later date specified therein . it shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force .


### general requirements for the recognition of breed societies and breeding operations as provided for in article 4 ### part 1 general requirements for the recognition of breed societies and breeding operations as provided for in article 4 this amendment applies throughout the text . adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout . )


### can generate and use the livestock performance data of breeding animals necessary for carrying out its breeding programme to be approved in accordance with article 8 and , where applicable article 9 ; ### is able , directly or indirectly , to generate and use the livestock performance data of breeding animals necessary for carrying out its breeding programme to be approved in accordance with article 8 and , where applicable , article 9 ;


### in case where membership of breeders is required by the breed society or breeding operation , has adopted rules of procedure to provide for : ### where a breed society or breeding operation has a membership scheme , the society or operation shall draw up rules of procedure providing in particular for :


### has adopted rules of procedure to settle disputes with breeders arising from the performance testing and genetic evaluation of breeding animals , the entry into classes according to merits and the acceptance of breeding animals for breeding and collection and use of germinal products . ### has adopted rules of procedure to settle disputes with breeders .


### the objectives of the breeding programme and detailed evaluation criteria concerning the selection of breeding animals , which in the case of the establishment of a breeding book for a new breed , must include information on the detailed circumstances justifying the establishment of the new breed ; ### the objectives of the breeding programme , the populations to be assessed , and detailed evaluation criteria concerning the selection of breeding animals , which in the case of the establishment of a breeding book for a new breed , must include information on the detailed circumstances justifying the establishment of the new breed ;


### the objectives of the breeding programme and detailed evaluation criteria concerning the selection of breeding animals , which in the case of the establishment of a breeding book for a new breed , must include information on the detailed circumstances justifying the establishment of the new breed ; ### the objectives of the breeding programme , the populations to be assessed and detailed evaluation criteria concerning the selection of breeding animals , which in the case of the establishment of a breeding book for a new breed , must include information on the detailed circumstances justifying the establishment of the new breed ;


### the systems to generate , record , communicate and use the results of performance testing and , where required in accordance with article 27 , to carry out a genetic evaluation in order to estimate the genetic values of breeding animals with a view to the improvement , selection or preservation of the breed or the improvement of the cross ; ### the systems to generate , record , communicate and use the results of performance testing and to carry out a genetic evaluation , which may include a genomic evaluation , of breeding animals ;


### in point of article 2 in the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species ; ### in point of article 2 in the case of breeding animals of the equine species . both of the animal’s parents are entered in the main section of the breeding book and have been accepted for breeding by the breed society ;


### it has been identified after birth in accordance with union animal health legislation pertaining to the species concerned and the rules set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 , which must require in the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species the identification as foal at foot and at least a covering certificate ; ### it has been identified after birth in accordance with union animal health legislation pertaining to the breed concerned and the rules set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with article 8 or article 9 , which must require in the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species the identification as foal at foot and at least a covering certificate ;


### the minimum reliability of the genetic evaluation of bulls for artificial insemination of beef breeds shall be at least 0 , 5 for the traits live weight gain and muscular development according to the rules and standards established by the relevant european union reference centre provided for in article 31 in cooperation with icar for the evaluation of the main production traits , ### the minimum reliability of the genetic evaluation of bulls for artificial insemination of beef breeds shall be at least 0 , 3 for the traits live weight gain and muscular development according to the rules and standards established by the relevant european union reference centre provided for in article 31 in cooperation with icar for the evaluation of the main production traits ,


### the statistical methods applied in genetic evaluation shall comply with the rules and standards established by the relevant european union reference centre provided for in article 31 in cooperation with icar and guarantee a genetic evaluation unbiased from the influences of the main environmental factors and data structure . ### breed societies shall guarantee that there is no bias resulting from the influences of the main environmental factors and data structure . a breed society may approach the relevant european union reference centre provided for in article 31 if it wishes to ascertain whether its statistical methods for genetic evaluation comply with internationally established and recognised standards and rules . if it is asked for an expert opinion , the european union reference centre shall treat information supplied by the breed society as confidential .


### bulls intended for artificial insemination , with the exception of bulls belonging to breeds threatened with extinction , shall be subjected to a genetic evaluation on compulsory traits as described in point 6 or 7 . those breeding values shall be published by the breed society . ### bulls intended for artificial insemination , with the exception of bulls belonging to breeds threatened with extinction , shall be subjected to a genetic evaluation on , as a minimum requirement , compulsory traits as described in point 6a or 7 . all of those breeding values shall be published by the breed society . all the other breeding values existing for bulls intended for artificial insemination programmes shall also be published by the breed society . the breeding values existing for bulls intended for natural services , as well as for females , shall also be published by the breed society .


### other available breeding values of bulls intended for artificial insemination shall also be published by the breed society . ### the breeding values existing for bulls intended for natural services , as well as for females , shall also be published by the breed society .


### the maximum age or maximum weight of young breeding animals at the start of the test and number of animals ; ### the sex , maximum age or maximum weight of young breeding animals at the start of the test and number of animals ;


### all available results of performance tests and up - to - date results of the genetic evaluation including genetic peculiarities and genetic defects on the purebred breeding animal itself and its parents and grandparents as required in the breeding programme approved in accordance with art 8 or article 9 for the category and the purebred breeding animal in question ; ### all available results of performance tests and up - to - date results of the genetic evaluation including genetic peculiarities and – if it is not a ground for exclusion under the breeding programme – genetic defects on the purebred breeding animal itself and its parents and grandparents as required in the breeding programme approved in accordance with art 8 or article 9 for the category and the purebred breeding animal in question ;


### amongst measures to support the vision of european connectivity , it promotes the deployment of local wireless access points through simplified planning procedures and reduced regulatory obstacles . such access points including those ancillary to the provision of other public services or non - commercial in character , can make an important contribution to the improvement of current and the deployment of future generations of wireless communications networks by facilitating more granular coverage in line with evolving needs . ### amongst measures to support the vision of european connectivity , it promotes the deployment of local wireless access points through simplified planning procedures and reduced regulatory obstacles . such access points including those ancillary to the provision of other public services or non - commercial in character , can make an important contribution to the improvement of current and the deployment of future generations of wireless communications networks by facilitating more granular coverage in line with evolving needs . these access points can form a network with a authentication system that is valid throughout the territory of the european union , and other free local wireless connectivity networks can join the system . the network must not allow the data to be used for commercial purposes .


### amongst measures to support the vision of european connectivity , it promotes the deployment of local wireless access points through simplified planning procedures and reduced regulatory obstacles . such access points , including those ancillary to the provision of other public services or non - commercial in character , can make an important contribution to the improvement of current and the deployment of future generations of wireless communications networks by facilitating more granular coverage in line with evolving needs . ### amongst measures to support the vision of european connectivity , it promotes the deployment of local wireless access points through simplified planning procedures and reduced regulatory obstacles . such access points , including those ancillary to the provision of other public services or non - commercial in character , can make an important contribution to the improvement of current and the deployment of future generations of wireless communications networks by facilitating a more granular coverage of the union territory in line with current and evolving needs . given the rapid progress of the digital technology , regular checks and quality controls should be carried out in order to ensure the high quality and proper functioning of the local wireless access points , aiming to turn this initiative more sustainable and long - lasting .


### support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high - speed broadband in the centres of public life . such entities could include municipalities and other local public authorities , libraries and hospitals . ### support of this kind should encourage public sector bodies to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high - speed broadband in the centres of public life , particularly in rural areas that do not benefit from any similar free public or private offers . such bodies could include municipalities , a group of municipalities and other local public authorities , cultural spaces , museums , schools and universities , libraries , hospitals and health centres .


### due to the limited reach of any single local wireless access point and the small value of individual projects covered , access points benefitting from financial assistance under this regulation are not expected to challenge commercial offers . in order to further ensure that such financial assistance does not unduly distort competition , crowd out private investments or create disincentives for private operators to invest , the intervention should be limited to projects that do not duplicate already existing private or public offers of similar characteristics in the same area . this should not exclude additional support to deployments under this initiative from public or private sources of funding . ### due to the limited reach of any single local wireless access point and the small value of individual projects covered , access points benefitting from financial assistance under this regulation are not expected to challenge commercial offers . in order to further ensure that such financial assistance does not unduly distort competition , crowd out private investments or create disincentives for private operators to invest , the intervention should be limited to projects that do not duplicate already existing private or public offers of similar characteristics in the same area . the projects should be assessed in a technology - neutral way and take into account the coverage of mobile networks and the opportunities to develop them in the area . this should not exclude additional support to deployments under this initiative from public or private sources of funding .


### to ensure that connectivity in accordance with this regulation is provided quickly , financial assistance should be implemented using to the fullest extent possible on - line tools that allow for the swift submission and handling of applications and support the implementation , monitoring and auditing of the local wireless access points installed . ### to ensure that connectivity in accordance with this regulation is provided quickly , it is essential that local and regional authorities and wifi equipment providers , in particular smes based in local communities , are informed promptly and effectively of the availability of enhanced connectivity by broadband competence officers , and when necessary helped to apply for it . financial assistance should be implemented using to the fullest extent possible on - line tools that allow for the swift submission and handling of applications and support the implementation , monitoring and effective auditing of the local wireless access points installed , with proper performance auditing of the services provided during the lifetime of the project particularly given the new administrative procedures adopted . in consideration of the common challenges that rural , remote and sparsely populated areas are facing , compared to urban areas , concerning broadband , such as structurally lower and fragmented demand as well as higher unit deployment and infrastructure maintenance costs , measures should to be taken for those areas to benefit from free , high - speed local wireless connectivity of high quality . local wireless connectivity points should be made visible and publicised by local authorities by means of information campaigns aimed at the general public . moreover , in order to increase the awareness of the importance of the promotion of the connectivity , also projects not receiving the support under the wifi4eu scheme and being positively evaluated could be awarded a quality label as in the ‘ seal of excellence’ , which could lead to a fast - track system of calls under other sources of funding where appropriate .


### given internet connectivity needs within the union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver , throughout the eu , an internet experience of high quality based on very high - speed broadband services , financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution . ### given internet connectivity needs within the union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver , throughout the eu , an internet experience of high quality offering a download speed of at least 100 mbps based on very high - speed broadband services , synergies with other union , national and regional funds and programmes should be taken into account , in particular when providing additional financial assistance as it should also target remote but populated , less - developed and transition regions while seeking to attain a geographically balanced distribution , promoting access for citizens to the benefits of the information society in order to reach the same average share of internet connection in all member states , taking into consideration that an average of 97 % of union citizens have internet access in some member states while only 68 % do in others .


### are implemented by an entity with a public mission capable of planning and supervising the installation of indoor or outdoor local wireless access points in public spaces ; ### are implemented by a public sector body capable of planning and supervising the installation , and of ensuring the financing of operating costs , of indoor or outdoor local wireless access points in public spaces ;


### projects duplicating already existing private or public offers of similar characteristics , including quality , in the same area shall not be covered . ### projects duplicating already existing free private or public offers of similar characteristics , including quality , in the same area shall not be covered .


### build on very high - speed broadband connectivity enabling delivery of high quality internet experience to users that ### build on very high - speed broadband connectivity enabling delivery of high quality internet experience offering a download speed of at least 100 mbps to users that :


### ‘ contributor’ means a natural or legal person contributing input data ; ### ‘ contributor’ means a natural or legal person contributing input data that is not regulated data or transaction data .


### the administrator shall obtain the input data from a reliable and representative panel or sample of contributors so as to ensure that the resultant benchmark is reliable and representative of the market or economic reality that the benchmark is intended to measure . ### the administrator shall obtain the input data from a representative panel or sample of contributors so as to ensure that the resultant benchmark is and representative of the market or economic reality that the benchmark is intended to measure .


### the administrator shall adopt a code of conduct for each benchmark clearly specifying the administrator ' s and contributors ' responsibilities and obligations with respect to the provision of the benchmark which shall include a clear description of the input data to be provided , and at least the elements set out in section d of annex i . ### where a benchmark is based on input data from contributors , the administrator shall draw up a code of conduct for each benchmark , family of benchmarks or across families of benchmarks , clearly specifying the contributors ' responsibilities with respect to the contribution of input data .


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 207 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular articles 19 and 207 thereof ,


### the regulation should ensure that accessible format copies of books , journals , newspapers , magazines and other writings , sheet music and other print material , which have been made in any member state in accordance with the national provisions adopted pursuant to directive [ … ] may be exported to third countries that are parties to the marrakesh treaty . accessible formats include braille , large print , adapted e - books , audio books and radio broadcasts . the distribution , communication or making available of accessible format copies to print disabled persons or to authorised entities in the third country should only be carried out on a non - profit basis by authorised entities established in the union . ### the regulation should ensure that accessible format copies of books , e - books , journals , newspapers , magazines and other writings , sheet music and other print material , which have been made in any member state in accordance with the national provisions adopted pursuant to directive [ … ] may be exported to third countries that are parties to the marrakesh treaty . accessible formats include braille , large print , adapted e - books , audio books and radio broadcasts . the distribution , communication or making available of accessible format copies to print disabled persons or to authorised entities in the third country should only be carried out on a non - profit basis by authorised entities established in the union .


### ' work or other subject - matter ' means a work in the form of a book , journal , newspaper , magazine or other writing , including sheet music , and related illustrations , in any media , including in audio form such as audiobooks , which is protected by copyright or related rights and which is published or otherwise lawfully made publicly available ; ### ' work or other subject - matter ' means a work in the form of a book , e - book , journal , newspaper , magazine or other writing , including sheet music , and related illustrations , in any media , including in audio form such as audiobooks , which is protected by copyright or related rights and which is published or otherwise lawfully made publicly available ;


### no sooner than [ five years after the date of application ] , the commission shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation . ### no sooner than [ five years after the date of application ] , the commission - taking into account technological development and particularly the technologies available to help people with disabilities , and the accessibility of those technologies - shall carry out an evaluation of this regulation and present the main findings to the european parliament , the council and the european economic and social committee , accompanied , where appropriate , by proposals for the amendment of this regulation .


### action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions . this is important since social - security systems are coming under increasing pressure , which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future . occupational retirement pensions should be developed , without , however , calling into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model . ### action is needed to further develop complementary private retirement savings such as occupational pensions . this is important since social - security systems are coming under increasing pressure , which means that citizens will increasingly rely on occupational retirement pensions as a complement in the future . occupational retirement pensions should be developed , without , however , calling into question the importance of social - security pension systems in terms of secure , durable and effective social protection , which should guarantee a decent standard of living in old age and should therefore be at the centre of the objective of strengthening the european social model . regrettably , suggestions that solvency ii regimes might be applied to institutions for occupational retirement provision have created legal uncertainty and an unpredictable context for planning and therefore hampered the further development and expansion of those institutions . priority must be assigned to creating legal certainty , reinforcing successful models of institutions for occupational retirement provision and protecting their continued existence .