### the commission shall set up a union level platform to facilitate the exchange of experience , capacity building and networking , as well as dissemination of relevant outcomes in the area of non - financial assistance to the most deprived persons . ### the commission shall set up a union level platform to facilitate the exchange of experience , know - how , capacity building , networking , the deployment of distribution networks throughout europe , particularly in those areas within each member state where levels of poverty and exclusion are highest , and the development of transnational and cross - border activities , as well as dissemination of relevant and innovative outcomes in the area of food and goods distribution to the most deprived persons . it shall integrate and link on the platform the organisations that represent the partner organisations at union level , as well as the partner organisations and beneficiaries in each member state . it shall set up and manage a public website specifically for the platform . the site will include a presentation of the various partner organisations , their activities and where they operate europe - wide , including in the outermost regions . it will also present all documents and information relevant to the running of the platform and to its work .


### the commission shall examine the final implementation report and inform the member state of its observations within five months of receipt of the final report . ### the commission shall examine the final implementation report and inform the member state of its observations within three months of receipt of the final report .


### the commission shall adopt the template for the annual implementation report , including the list of common indicators and for the final implementation report by means of implementing act . this implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 60 . ### the commission shall adopt the template for the annual implementation report and for the final implementation report by means of implementing act . this implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in article 60 .


### at its own initiative and in close cooperation with the member states , the commission shall carry out , with the assistance of external experts , an ex - post evaluation , to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of results obtained as well as to measure the added value of the fund . this ex post evaluation shall be completed by 31 december 2023 . ### at its own initiative and in close cooperation with the member states , the commission shall carry out , with the assistance of external experts , an ex - post evaluation , to assess : the effectiveness and ease of management of the programmes in respect of barriers to their implementation , their stated aims and the results obtained ; the needs reported by the partner organisations and beneficiaries in terms of financing the distribution of food products to the most deprived persons ; and the added value of the fund . this ex post evaluation shall be completed by 31 december 2023 .


### the member states shall provide information on and promote the actions supported by the fund . the information shall be addressed to the most deprived persons , the media and the wider public . it shall highlight the role of the union and ensure that the contribution from the fund is visible . ### the commission and member states shall provide information on and promote the actions supported by the fund . the information shall be addressed to the most deprived persons , the media and the wider public . it shall highlight the role of the union and ensure that the contribution from the fund , the partner organisations and their volunteers is visible .


### the member states shall provide information on and promote the actions supported by the fund . the information shall be addressed to the most deprived persons , the media and the wider public . it shall highlight the role of the union and ensure that the contribution from the fund is visible . ### the commission and the member states shall provide information on how the fund is implemented and how money is used and promote the actions supported by the fund , notably by making use of the platform and by establishing local and regional contact points . the information shall be addressed to the most deprived persons , the media and the wider public . it shall highlight the role of the union , ensure that the contribution from the fund is visible and give prominence to the beneficiary and partner organisations ' volunteers .


### the list of operations shall be updated at least every twelve months . ### the list of operations shall be updated at least every six months .


### all information and communication measures undertaken by the beneficiary and the partner organisations shall acknowledge support from the fund to the operation by displaying the emblem of the union together with a reference to the union and the fund . ### information and communication measures undertaken by the beneficiary and the partner organisations in connection with any operation financed by the european union shall acknowledge support from the fund to the operation by displaying the emblem of the union together with a reference to the union and the fund .


### the managing authority shall inform beneficiaries of publication of the list of operations in accordance with paragraph 2 . the managing authority shall provide information and publicity kits , including templates in electronic format , to help beneficiaries and partner organisations to meet their obligations as set out in paragraph 3 . ### the competent authority shall inform beneficiaries of publication of the list of operations in accordance with paragraph 2 . the managing authority shall provide information and publicity kits , including templates in electronic format and stickers representing the eu flag , to help beneficiaries and partner organisations to meet their obligations as set out in paragraph 3 .


### where a public body purchases the food or basic consumer goods for personal use of homeless persons or of children and provide them to partner organisations , the costs of transporting of food or goods to the storage depots of the partner organisations at a flat rate of 1% of the costs referred to in point ; ### where a public body purchases the food or basic consumer goods for personal use of end recipients and provides them to partner organisations , the costs of transporting of food or goods to the storage depots of the partner organisations at a flat rate of 1% of the costs referred to in point ;


### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , and encouraging healthy ageing . on this basis , the objectives shall be : ### the overall purpose of the european year shall be to encourage and support the efforts of member states , their regional and local authorities , social partners and civil society to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of the rapidly growing population in their late 50s and above , thereby preserving solidarity between generations . active ageing means creating better opportunities and working conditions to enable older workers to play their part in the labour market , combating social exclusion by fostering active participation in society , and encouraging healthy ageing . older people with chronic conditions who are well shall be included without discrimination or prejudice . on this basis , the objectives shall be :


### so that the retail investor is able to take an informed investment decision , persons selling investment products should be required to provide the key information document in good time before any transaction is concluded . this requirement should generally apply irrespective of where or how the transaction takes place . persons selling include both distributors and the investment product manufacturer themselves where they choose to sell the product directly to retail investors . to ensure necessary flexibility and proportionality , retail investors who wish to conclude a transaction using a means of distance communication should be able to receive the key information document after the conclusion of the transaction . even in this case the key information document would be useful for the investor , for instance to allow the investor to compare the product purchased with that described in the key information document . this regulation is without prejudice to the directive 2002 / 65 / ec of the european parliament and the council . ### so that the retail investor is able to take an informed investment decision , persons selling investment products should be required to provide the key information document in good time before any transaction is concluded . this requirement should apply irrespective of where or how the transaction takes place . persons selling include both distributors and the investment product manufacturer themselves where they choose to sell the product directly to retail investors . this regulation is without prejudice to the directive 2002 / 65 / ec of the european parliament and the council .


### the investment product manufacturer shall draw up a key information document in accordance with the requirements laid down in this regulation for each investment product it produces and shall publish the document on a website of its choice before the investment product can be sold to retail investors . ### the investment product manufacturer shall draw up a key information document in accordance with the requirements laid down in this regulation and the specimen contained in the annex for each investment product it produces and shall publish the document on a website of its choice and centrally on a website to be created by the ecb and the relevant national supervisory authority before the investment product can be sold to retail investors .


### ‘ this document provides you with key information about this investment product . it is not marketing material . the information is required by law to help you understand the nature of this investment product and the risks of investing in it . you are advised to read it so that you can take an informed decision about whether to invest . ’ ### ‘ this document provides you with key information about this investment product and the fee paid to your intermediary . it is not marketing material . the information is required by law to help you understand the nature of this investment product and the risks of investing in it . you are advised to read it so that you can take an informed decision about whether to invest . this document provides you with key information about this investment product . it is not marketing material . ’


### in order to ensure the proper and smooth functioning of air transport operations at airports , guarantee safety and security on airport premises as well as protect the environment and ensure compliance with the applicable social provisions and rules , the provision of groundhandling services should be subject to an appropriate approval . given that systems for approving the provision of groundhandling services currently exist in the majority of member states but differ widely , a harmonised approval system should be introduced . ### in order to ensure the proper and smooth functioning of air transport operations at airports , guarantee safety and security on airport premises as well as protect the environment and ensure compliance with the applicable social provisions and rules and representative collective agreements , the provision of groundhandling services should be subject to an appropriate approval . given that systems for approving the provision of groundhandling services currently exist in the majority of member states but differ widely , a harmonised approval system should be introduced .


### subcontracting increases flexibility for suppliers of groundhandling services . nevertheless , subcontracting and cascade subcontracting may also result in capacity constraints and have negative effects on safety and security . subcontracting should therefore be limited and the rules governing subcontracting should be clarified . ### subcontracting increases flexibility for suppliers of groundhandling services . nevertheless , subcontracting and cascade subcontracting may also result in capacity constraints and have negative effects on safety and security . subcontracting should therefore be strictly limited and the rules governing subcontracting should be clarified .


### each of the airports concerned shall establish a committee of representatives of airport users or of organisations representing airport users . ### each of the airports concerned shall establish a committee of representatives of airport users or of organisations representing airport users and staff and union representatives .


### adequateness of human resources in terms of workers ' experience and adequateness of training / qualification programme ; ### adequateness of human resources in terms of workers ' experience and adequateness of training / qualification programme ; adequateness of employment and working conditions


### member states shall limit the requirement in paragraph to the employees of the previous supplier who are involved in the provision of groundhandling services that the previous supplier stops providing , and who voluntarily accept to be taken on by the new supplier or self - handling airport user . ### member states shall limit the requirement in paragraph to the employees of the previous supplier who are involved in the provision of groundhandling services that the previous supplier stops providing , and who agree to accept to be taken on by the new supplier or self - handling airport user .


### the managing body of the airport shall organise a procedure for consultation on the application of this regulation between itself , the airport users ' committee and the undertakings providing groundhandling services . this consultation shall cover , inter alia , the price of those groundhandling services for which an exemption has been granted pursuant to article 14 and and the organisation of the provision of those services . a consultation meeting shall be held at least once a year . the managing body of the airport shall make a record of that meeting which shall be sent to the commission at its request . ### the managing body of the airport shall organise a procedure for consultation on the application of this regulation between itself , the airport users ' committee and the undertakings providing groundhandling services . this consultation shall cover , inter alia , the price of those groundhandling services for which an exemption has been granted pursuant to article 14 and and the organisation of the provision of those services . a consultation meeting shall be held at least once a year . staff and union representatives shall on their request be present at these meetings as observers . the managing body of the airport shall make a record of that meeting which shall be sent to the commission at its request .


### this regulation aims at the completion of the single electronic communications market through action on three broad , inter - related axes . first , it should secure the freedom to provide electronic communications services across borders and networks in different member states , building on the concept of a single eu authorisation which puts in place the conditions for ensuring greater consistency and predictability in the content and implementation of sector - specific regulation throughout the union . second , it is necessary to enable access on much more convergent terms and conditions to essential inputs for the cross - border provision of electronic communications networks and services , not only for wireless broadband communications , for which both licensed and unlicensed spectrum is key , but also for fixed line connectivity . third , in the interests of aligning business conditions and building the digital confidence of citizens , this regulation should harmonise rules on the protection of end - users , especially consumers . this includes rules on non - discrimination , contractual information , termination of contracts and switching , in addition to rules on access to online content , applications and services and on traffic management which not only protect end - users but simultaneously guarantee the continued functioning of the internet ecosystem as an engine of innovation . in addition , further reforms in the field of roaming should give end - users the confidence to stay connected when they travel in the union , and should become over time a driver of convergent pricing and other conditions in the union . ### this regulation aims at the completion of the single electronic communications market through action on three broad , inter - related axes . first , it should secure the freedom to provide electronic communications services across borders and networks in different member states , building on the concept of a single eu authorisation which puts in place the conditions for ensuring greater consistency and predictability in the content and implementation of sector - specific regulation throughout the union . second , it is necessary to enable access on much more convergent terms and conditions to essential inputs for the cross - border provision of electronic communications networks and services , not only for wireless broadband communications , for which both licensed and unlicensed spectrum is key , but also for fixed line connectivity . third , in the interests of aligning business conditions and building the digital confidence of citizens , this regulation should harmonise rules on the protection of end - users , especially consumers . this includes rules on non - discrimination , contractual information , termination of contracts and switching , in addition to rules on access to online content , applications and services and on traffic management which not only protect end - users but simultaneously guarantee the continued functioning of the internet ecosystem as an engine of innovation . in addition , further reforms to abolish roaming should give end - users the confidence to stay connected when they travel in the union without being subject to additional charges over and above the tariffs which they pay in the member state where their contract was concluded .


### a performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period . the commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the member states in 2017 and 2019 . a performance reserve should be foreseen and allocated in 2019 where milestones set in the performance framework have been attained . due to their diversity and multi - country character , there should be no performance reserve for ‘ european territorial cooperation’ programmes . in cases where the shortfall in the achievement of milestones or targets is significant , the commission should be able to suspend payments to the programme or , at the end of the programming period , apply financial corrections , in order to ensure that the union budget is not used in a wasteful or inefficient way . ### a performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period . the commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the member states in 2017 and 2019 .


### specific emissions of co2 = 95 + a × ### specific emissions of co2 = 70 + a ×


### m0 = the value adopted pursuant to article 13 ### f0 = the value adopted pursuant to article 13


### with the entry into force of the lisbon treaty , the union has acquired exclusive competence for the conclusion of international agreements on investment protection . the union is already party to the energy charter treaty which provides for investment protection . ### with the entry into force of the lisbon treaty , the union has acquired exclusive competence for the conclusion of international agreements on investment protection . the union , like the member states , is already party to the energy charter treaty which provides for investment protection .


### agreements providing for investment protection typically include an investor - to - state dispute settlement mechanism , which allows an investor from a third country to bring a claim against a state in which it has made an investment . investor - to - state dispute settlement can result in awards for monetary compensation . furthermore , significant costs for administering the arbitration as well as costs relating to the defence of a case will inevitably be incurred in any such case . ### agreements providing for investment protection sometimes include an investor - to - state dispute settlement mechanism ; if they do , this allows an investor from a third country to bring a claim against a state in which it has made an investment . investor - to - state dispute settlement can result in awards for monetary compensation . furthermore , significant costs for administering the arbitration as well as costs relating to the defence of a case will inevitably be incurred in any such case .


### it is appropriate that the commission decide , within the framework set down in this regulation , whether the union should be the respondent or whether a member state should act as respondent . ### it is appropriate that the commission put forward a proposal , within the framework set down in this regulation , as to whether the union should be the respondent or whether a member state should act as respondent . as a matter of principle , however , member states should retain the right to submit an objection to the court of justice of the european union .


### when an agreement , or the rules referred to therein , provide for the possibility of annulment , appeal or review of a point of law included in an arbitration award , the commission may where it considers that the consistency or correctness of the interpretation of the agreement so warrant , require the member state to lodge an application for such annulment , appeal or review . in such circumstances , representatives of the commission shall form part of the delegation and may express the views of the union as regards the point of law in question . ### when an agreement , or the rules referred to therein , provide for the possibility of annulment , appeal or review of a point of law included in an arbitration award , the commission may , in the event of a ruling against the respondent to the claim , where it considers that the consistency or correctness of the interpretation of the agreement so warrant , require the member state to lodge an application for such annulment , appeal or review . in such circumstances , representatives of the commission shall form part of the delegation and may express the views of the union as regards the point of law in question .


### unless the member state concerned objects to the commission ' s determination within one month , the member state concerned shall compensate the budget of the union for the payment of the award or the settlement no later than three months after the commission ' s decision . the member state concerned shall be liable for any interest due at the rate applying to other monies owed to the budget of the union . ### unless the member state concerned objects to the commission ' s determination within one month , the member state concerned shall compensate the budget of the union for the payment of the award or the settlement no later than three months after the commission ' s decision . the objection shall be referred to the court of justice of the european union for a ruling . the member state concerned shall be liable for any interest due at the rate applying to other monies owed to the budget of the union .


### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 43 , article 114 and article 168 thereof , ### having regard to the treaty on the functioning of the european union , and in particular article 13 , article 43 , article 114 and article 168 thereof ,


### the impact of transmissible animal diseases and the measures necessary to control these diseases can be devastating for individual animals , animal populations , animal keepers and the economy . ### the impact of transmissible animal diseases and the measures necessary to control these diseases can be devastating for individual animals , animal populations , animal keepers , the public and the economy .


### as recent experiences have demonstrated , transmissible animal diseases may also have a significant impact on public health , as for example in the case of avian influenza and salmonella . ### as recent experiences have demonstrated , transmissible animal diseases may also have a significant impact on public health , as for example in the case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy , avian influenza and salmonella .


### in laying down those animal health rules , it is essential that considerations are given to the link between animal health and public health , the environment , food and feed safety , animal welfare , food security , economic , social and cultural aspects . ### in laying down those animal health rules , it is essential that considerations are given to the link between animal health and public health , the environment , food and feed safety , food security , economic , social , cultural aspects and especially animal welfare , given the interdependency of animal welfare and animal health .


### in specific circumstances where a significant animal or public health risk exists but scientific uncertainty persists , article 5 of the sps agreement which has been interpreted for the union in the communication from the commission of 2 february 2000 on the precautionary principle13 allows a member of that agreement to adopt provisional measures on the basis of available pertinent information . in such circumstances , the wto member is required to obtain the additional information necessary for a more objective assessment of risk and review the measure accordingly within a reasonable period of time . ### in specific circumstances where a significant animal or public health risk exists but scientific uncertainty persists , article 5 of the sps agreement which has been interpreted for the union in the communication from the commission of 2 february 2000 on the precautionary principle , which is enshrined in european union law in article 7 of regulation no 178 / 2002 of the european parliament and of the council of 28 january 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law , establishing the european food safety authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety , allows a member of that agreement to adopt provisional measures on the basis of available pertinent information . in such circumstances , the wto member is required to obtain the additional information necessary for a more objective assessment of risk and review the measure accordingly within a reasonable period of time .


### in union legislation adopted prior to this regulation separate animal health rules are laid down for terrestrial and aquatic animals . council directive 2006 / 88 / ec of 24 october 2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof , and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals20 lays down specific rules for aquatic animals . yet in most cases , the main principles for good animal health governance are applicable to both groups of animal species . accordingly , the scope of this regulation should cover both terrestrial and aquatic animals and aligns those animal health rules where applicable . however , for certain aspects , in particular the registration and approval of establishments and the traceability and movements of animals within the union , this regulation adheres to the approach adopted in the past , which was to lay down different sets of animal health rules for terrestrial and aquatic animals due to their different environments and accordingly different requirements to safeguard health . ### in union legislation adopted prior to this regulation separate animal health rules are laid down for terrestrial and aquatic animals . council directive 2006 / 88 / ec of 24 october 2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof , and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals lays down specific rules for aquatic animals . yet in most cases , the main principles for good animal health governance and good animal husbandry are applicable to both groups of animal species . accordingly , the scope of this regulation should cover both terrestrial and aquatic animals and aligns those animal health rules where applicable . however , for certain aspects , in particular the registration and approval of establishments and the traceability and movements of animals within the union , this regulation adheres to the approach adopted in the past , which was to lay down different sets of animal health rules for terrestrial and aquatic animals due to their different environments and accordingly different requirements to safeguard health .


### the keeping of pet animals , including ornamental aquatic animals in households and non - commercial ornamental aquaria , both indoors and outdoors , generally represents a lower health risk compared to other ways of keeping or moving animals on a broader scale , such as those common in agriculture . therefore , it is not appropriate that the general requirements concerning registration , record keeping and movements within the union apply to such animals , as this would represent an unjustified administrative burden and cost . registration and record keeping requirements should therefore not apply to pet keepers . in addition , specific rules should be laid down for non - commercial movements of pet animals within the union . ### the keeping of pet animals , including ornamental aquatic animals in households and non - commercial ornamental aquaria , both indoors and outdoors , a practice of a non - commercial nature , generally represents a lower health risk compared to other ways of keeping or moving animals on a broader scale , such as those common in agriculture . therefore , it is not appropriate that the general requirements concerning registration , record keeping and movements within the union apply to such animals , as this would represent an unjustified administrative burden and cost for citizens . registration and record keeping requirements should therefore not apply to pet keepers . in addition , specific rules should be laid down for non - commercial movements of pet animals within the union .


### for transmissible animal diseases a disease condition is usually associated with clinical or pathological manifestation of the infection . however , for the purpose of this regulation , which aims to control the spread of and eradicate certain transmissible animal diseases , the disease definition should be wider in order to include other carriers of the disease agent . ### for transmissible animal diseases a disease condition is usually associated with clinical or pathological manifestation of the infection . however , for the purpose of this regulation , which aims to control the spread of and eradicate certain transmissible animal diseases , the disease definition should be wider in order to include other carriers of the disease agent as for instance microorganisms developing resistance to antimicrobials .


### for transmissible animal diseases that are not subject to measures laid down at union level , but which are of some economic importance for the private sector at a local level , the latter should , with the assistance of the competent authorities of the member states , take actions to prevent or control such diseases , for instance through selfregulatory measures or the development of codes of practice . ### for transmissible animal diseases that are not subject to measures laid down at union level , but which are of some economic importance for the private sector at a local level , the latter should , with the assistance of the competent authorities of the member states , take actions to prevent or control such diseases , for instance through the development of codes of practice or exchange of best practices .


### action no . 5 of the communication from the commission to the european parliament and the council – action plan against the rising threats from antimicrobial resistance emphasises the preventive role of this regulation and the consequent expected reduction of the use of antibiotics in animals . resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobials to which they were previously responsive is increasing . this resistance complicates the treatment of infectious diseases in humans and animals . as a result , microorganisms that have developed resistance to antimicrobials should be treated as if they were transmissible diseases , and thus covered by the scope of this regulation . ### action no . 5 of the communication from the commission to the european parliament and the council – action plan against the rising threats from antimicrobial resistance emphasises the preventive role of this regulation and the consequent expected reduction of the use of antibiotics in animals . resistance of microorganisms to antimicrobials to which they were previously responsive is increasing . this resistance complicates the treatment of infectious diseases in humans and animals . in its resolution of 12 may 2011 on antibiotic resistance1 , its resolution of 27 october 2011 on the public health threat of antimicrobial resistance2 and its resolution of 11 december 2012 on the microbial challenge – rising threats from antimicrobial resistance3 , the european parliament in the past repeatedly pointed to the importance of tackling antimicrobial resistance . in november 2011 , the commission adopted a communication on an action plan against the rising threats from antimicrobial resistance4 , whereas the council dealt with the issue in its conclusions of 22 june 20125 . as a result , microorganisms that have developed resistance to antimicrobials should be treated as if they were transmissible diseases , and thus covered by the scope of this regulation . ___________________ 1 p7_ta0238 2 p7_ta0473 3 p7_ta0483 4 com0748 5 http : / / ue . eu . int / press / press - releases / employment , - social - policy , - health - and - consumer - affairs ? target=2012&infotarget=&max=0&bid=79&lang=en


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation in relation to transmissible animal diseases at union level , it is necessary to establish a harmonised list of transmissible animal diseases . thus implementing powers to lay down such a list should be conferred on the commission . ### it is necessary to establish a harmonised list of transmissible animal diseases , which should be set out in an annex attached to this regulation . the power to adopt acts amending or supplementing such a list should be delegated to the commission in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### emerging diseases with the potential to cause serious public or animal health risks and impacts on health , the economy or the environment may appear in the future . following the assessment of such diseases and after adopting temporary emergency measures , when relevant , a quick reaction and insertion of such diseases in the list of listed diseases may be necessary . therefore the power to adopt acts in accordance with the urgency procedure should be delegated to the commission in these duly justified cases of risks to public or animal health . ### emerging diseases with the potential to cause serious public or animal health risks and impacts on health , the economy or the environment may appear in the future . following the assessment of such diseases and after adopting temporary emergency measures , when relevant , a quick reaction and insertion of such diseases in the list of listed diseases may be necessary . therefore , in exceptional circumstances , the power to adopt acts in accordance with the urgency procedure should be delegated to the commission in these duly justified cases of risks to public or animal health .


### the prevention and control rules of this regulation for a specific transmissible animal disease should apply to species of animals which can transmit the disease in question , by being susceptible to it or by acting as its vector . in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation , it is necessary to establish a harmonised list of species to which the measures for specific listed diseases should apply at union level and thus implementing powers to lay down such a list should be conferred on the commission . ### the prevention and control rules of this regulation for a specific transmissible animal disease should apply to species of animals which can transmit the disease in question , by being susceptible to it or by acting as its vector . it is thus necessary to establish a harmonised list of species to which the measures for specific listed diseases should apply at union level and which should be set out in an annex to this regulation . the power to adopt acts amending or supplementing such a list should be delegated to the commission in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### in order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this regulation in relation to the disease prevention and control measures applicable to listed diseases , it is necessary to determine the application of the rules , provided for in this regulation , to listed diseases at union level . thus implementing powers to lay down which listed diseases are to be subject to which rules , should be conferred on the commission . ### it is necessary to determine , and lay down in a list , the application of the rules , provided for in this regulation , to listed diseases at union level . such a list could be kept and updated in an annex to this regulation . a delegation of power to lay down , amend or supplement such a list should be conferred on the commission in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union .


### operators , animal professionals and pet keepers working with animals are in the best position to observe and ensure the health of the animals and products under their responsibility . they should therefore hold primary responsibility for carrying out measures for the prevention and control of the spread of diseases among animals and products under their responsibility . ### operators , animal professionals and pet keepers working with animals are in the best position to observe and ensure the health of the animals and products under their responsibility . they should therefore hold primary responsibility for carrying out measures for the prevention and control of the spread of diseases among animals and products under their responsibility , and they should contribute to the advancement of better animal health practices .


### biocidal products , such as disinfectants for veterinary hygiene or food and feed areas , insecticides , repellents or rodenticides play an important role in biosecurity strategies , both at farm level as well as during animal transport . they should therefore be considered a part of biosecurity . ### biocidal products , such as disinfectants for veterinary hygiene or food and feed areas , insecticides , repellents or rodenticides play an important role in biosecurity strategies , both at farm level as well as during animal transport . they should therefore be considered a part of biosecurity and the impact of their use on public health , animal health and the environment should be taken into account when applying biosecurity prevention tools .


### knowledge of animal health , including of disease symptoms , consequences of diseases and possible means of prevention including biosecurity , treatment and control is a prerequisite for efficient animal health management and essential in ensuring the early detection of animal diseases . operators and other animal professionals should therefore acquire such knowledge as appropriate . that knowledge may be acquired by different means , for example formal education , but also through the farm advisory system existing in the agricultural sector or by informal training to which national and european farmer organisations and other organisations may be valuable contributors . those alternative means of acquiring such knowledge should also be recognised by this regulation . ### knowledge of animal health , including of disease symptoms , consequences of diseases and possible means of prevention including biosecurity , treatment and control is a prerequisite for efficient animal health management and essential in ensuring the early detection of animal diseases . operators and other animal professionals should therefore acquire such knowledge . that knowledge may be acquired by different means , for example formal education , but also through the farm advisory system existing in the agricultural sector or by informal training to which national and european farmer organisations and other organisations may be valuable contributors . those alternative means of acquiring such knowledge should also be recognised by this regulation . however , with regards to the multifacetted and international dimension in which operators and other animal professionals operate , sole reliance on professional experience is no longer compatible with an eu animal health strategy that focuses on prevention . operators and other animal professionals should be actively encouraged to acquire aforementioned knowledge , and thus so contribute to a robust eu animal health framework .


### the competent authority cannot always perform all the activities required to be carried out by it under this regulation due to the limited resources . for that reason it is necessary to provide a legal basis for the delegation of the performance of those activities to veterinarians . in order to ensure that the necessary conditions are laid down for the general application of disease prevention and control measures across the union , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect to the delegation of the performance of those activities to veterinarians and their appropriate training . ### the competent authority cannot always perform all the activities required to be carried out by it under this regulation due to the limited resources . for that reason it is necessary to provide a legal basis for the delegation of the performance of those activities to veterinarians . for the same reason , it is of utmost importance that these veterinarians have no conflicts of interest . in order to ensure that the necessary conditions are laid down for the general application of disease prevention and control measures across the union , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect to the delegation of the performance of those activities to veterinarians and their appropriate training .


### optimal animal health management can only be achieved in cooperation with animal keepers , operators , other stakeholders and trading partners . to secure their support it is necessary to organise decision making procedures and the application of the measures provided for in this regulation in a clear and transparent manner . therefore the competent authority should take appropriate steps to keep the public informed , especially when there are reasonable grounds to suspect that animals or products may present a risk for animal or public health and when a case is of public interest . ### optimal animal health management can only be achieved in cooperation with animal keepers , operators , veterinarians , animal health professionals , other stakeholders and trading partners . to secure their support it is necessary to organise decision making procedures and the application of the measures provided for in this regulation in a clear and transparent manner . therefore the competent authority should take appropriate steps to keep the public informed , especially when there are reasonable grounds to suspect that animals or products may present a risk for animal or public health , food safety or the environment and when a case is of public interest .


### early detection and a clear chain of disease notification and reporting are crucial for effective disease control . in order to achieve an efficient and quick response any suspicion or confirmation of an outbreak of certain listed diseases should be immediately notified to the competent authority . those notification obligations should be applicable to any natural and legal person in order to ensure that no disease outbreaks remain unnoticed . ### early detection and a clear chain of disease notification and reporting are crucial for effective disease control . in order to achieve an efficient and quick response any suspicion or confirmation of an outbreak of certain listed diseases should be immediately notified to the competent authority . those notification obligations should be applicable to any natural and legal person in order to ensure that no disease outbreaks remain unnoticed . member states should ensure that operators and animal professionals are adequately informed of their obligations under this regulation .


### operators observe their animals on a regular basis and are best positioned to detect abnormal mortalities or other serious disease symptoms . operators are therefore the cornerstone of any surveillance and essential for the surveillance undertaken by the competent authority . ### operators observe their animals on a regular basis and are best positioned to detect abnormal mortalities or other serious disease symptoms . operators are therefore the cornerstone of any surveillance and essential for the surveillance undertaken by the competent authority . despite potential economic risks for operators , it is in their own interest that abnormal mortalities or other serious disease symptoms are reported to the competent authority , as certain disease control measures may have a significant impact on operators and as member states may decide to enforce private law accountability on operators who did not report correctly to the competent authority .


### to ensure close collaboration and exchange of information between operators and veterinarians or aquatic animal health professionals and to supplement the surveillance undertaken by operators , establishments should , as appropriate for the type of production and other relevant factors , be subject to animal health visits . in order to ensure a proportionate level of surveillance to the risks involved in different types of establishments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission concerning the criteria and the content of such animal health visits in different types of establishments . ### to ensure close collaboration and exchange of information between operators and veterinarians or aquatic animal health professionals and to supplement the surveillance undertaken by operators , establishments should , as appropriate for the type and intensity of production and other relevant factors , be subject to animal health visits . in order to ensure a proportionate level of surveillance to the risks involved in different types of establishments , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission concerning the criteria and the content of such animal health visits in different types of establishments .


### however , control strategies for some transmissible animal diseases require prohibition or restriction of the use of certain veterinary medicinal products , as their use would hamper the effectiveness of those strategies . for example , hyper immune sera or antimicrobial agents may mask the expression of a disease , make the detection of a disease agent impossible or render a swift and differential diagnosis difficult and thus endanger the correct detection of disease . ### however , control strategies for some transmissible animal diseases require prohibition or restriction of the use of certain veterinary medicinal products , as their use would hamper the effectiveness of those strategies . for example , hyper immune sera or antimicrobial agents may mask the expression of a disease , make the detection of a disease agent impossible or render a swift and differential diagnosis difficult , and thus endanger the correct detection of disease , thereby significantly putting at risk public and animal health .


### efficient traceability is a key element of disease control policy . identification and registration requirements specific for the different species of kept terrestrial animals and germinal products should be in place in order to facilitate the effective application of the disease prevention and control rules provided for in this regulation . in addition , it is important to provide for the possibility of establishing an identification and registration system for species for which such arrangements do not exist at present , or when changing circumstances and risks so warrant . ### efficient traceability is a key element of disease control policy , and as a result , food safety policy . identification and registration requirements specific for the different species of kept terrestrial animals and germinal products should be in place in order to facilitate the effective application of the disease prevention and control rules provided for in this regulation . in addition , it is important to provide for the possibility of establishing an identification and registration system for species for which such arrangements do not exist at present , or when changing circumstances and risks so warrant .


### it is appropriate to reduce administrative burdens and costs and provide for flexibility of the system in circumstances where the traceability requirements can be achieved by means other than those set out in this regulation . the commission should therefore be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union concerning the derogations from the identification and registration requirements . ### it is appropriate to reduce administrative burdens and costs and provide for flexibility of the system in circumstances where the traceability requirements can be achieved by means other than those set out in this regulation . the commission should therefore be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union concerning the derogations from the identification and registration requirements . however , under no circumstances can a derogation from the identification and registration requirements result in an inability to determine the responsible operator , animal professional , establishment or any other natural or legal person .


### the general requirements laid down in this regulation should apply to all animal movements , such as the prohibition of movement of animals from an establishment where there are abnormal mortalities or other disease symptoms with an undetermined cause or disease prevention requirements during transport . ### the general requirements laid down in this regulation should apply to all animal movements , such as the prohibition of movement of animals from an establishment where there are abnormal mortalities or other disease symptoms with an undetermined cause or disease prevention requirements during transport and the maximum total duration of movement of animals of no more than 8 hours .


### for animals that are moved between member states a set of basic animal health requirements apply . in particular , animals may not be moved from establishments with abnormal mortalities or signs of disease of unknown cause . however , mortalities , even if abnormal , which are linked to scientific procedures authorised under directive 2010 / 63 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 september 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes and which are not of infectious origin related to listed diseases , should not be a reason to prevent the movements of animals intended for scientific purposes . ### for animals that are moved between member states a set of basic animal health requirements apply . in particular , animals may not be moved from establishments with abnormal mortalities or signs of disease of unknown cause . however , mortalities , even if abnormal , which are linked to scientific procedures authorised under directive 2010 / 63 / eu of the european parliament and of the council of 22 september 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes and which are not of infectious origin related to listed diseases , should not be a reason to prevent the movements of animals intended for scientific purposes . nonetheless , these mortalities shall be registered by the competent authority .


### as assembly operations for ungulates and poultry represent a particularly high disease risk , it is appropriate to lay down specific rules in this regulation to protect the health of the animals involved and prevent the spread of transmissible animal diseases . ### as movements and assembly operations for ungulates and poultry represent a particularly high disease risk , it is appropriate to lay down specific rules in this regulation to protect the health of the animals involved and prevent the spread of transmissible animal diseases .


### for scientific purposes , such as research or diagnostic purposes , and in particular those authorised in accordance with directive 2010 / 63 / eu , it may be necessary to move animals which do not comply with the general animal health requirements laid down in this regulation and represent a higher animal health risk . those kinds of movements should not be prohibited or unduly restricted by the provisions of this regulation , as this could impede otherwise authorised research activities and delay scientific progress . nonetheless , it is essential that rules are laid down in this regulation to ensure that movements of those animals take place in a safe manner . ### for scientific purposes , such as research or diagnostic purposes , and in particular those authorised in accordance with directive 2010 / 63 / eu , it may be necessary to move animals which do not comply with the general animal health requirements laid down in this regulation and represent a higher animal health risk . those kinds of movements should not be prohibited or unduly restricted by the provisions of this regulation , as this could impede otherwise authorised research activities and delay scientific progress . nonetheless , it is essential that rules are laid down in this regulation to ensure that movements of those animals take place in a safe manner and are registered by the competent authority .


### the rules laid down in the legislative acts referred to in recital 154 are to be replaced by this regulation and by subsequent commission acts to be adopted pursuant to this regulation . accordingly , those legislative acts should be repealed . however , to ensure legal clarity and avoid a legal vacuum , the repeal should only take effect when the relevant delegated and implementing acts are adopted pursuant to this regulation . it is therefore necessary to provide the commission with the empowerment to determine the dates when the repeal of those legislative acts should take effect . ### the rules laid down in the legislative acts referred to in recital 154 are to be replaced by this regulation and by subsequent commission acts to be adopted pursuant to this regulation . accordingly , those legislative acts should be repealed , except very recent and still under negotiation ones . in order to ensure legal clarity and avoid a legal vacuum , the repeal should only take effect when the relevant delegated and implementing acts are adopted pursuant to this regulation . it is therefore necessary to provide the commission with the empowerment to determine the dates when the repeal of those legislative acts should take effect .


### in order to ensure legal certainty as regards the application of rules for identification and registration of animals , disease control measures for certain zoonoses and non - commercial movements of pet animals , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the date on which regulations no 1760 / 2000 , no xxx / xxx [ ex - 998 / 2003 ] and no 21 / 2004 and directives 92 / 66 / eec , 2000 / 75 / ec , 2001 / 89 / ec , 2002 / 60 / ec , 2003 / 85 / ec , 2005 / 94 / ec and 2008 / 71 / ec cease to apply . ### in order to ensure legal certainty as regards the application of rules for identification and registration of animals , disease control measures for certain zoonoses and non - commercial movements of pet animals , the power to adopt acts in accordance with article 290 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union should be delegated to the commission in respect of the date on which regulations no xxx / xxx [ ex - 998 / 2003 ] and no 21 / 2004 and directives 92 / 66 / eec , 2000 / 75 / ec , 2001 / 89 / ec , 2002 / 60 / ec , 2003 / 85 / ec , 2005 / 94 / ec and 2008 / 71 / ec cease to apply .


### animal welfare ; ### animal welfare : - the type , method and intensity of livestock farming ; - the concentration of livestock farms per area ; - the relative proximity between livestock farms and human settlements ;


### kept and wild animals ; ### all kept and wild animals ;


### facilities , means of transport , equipment and all other paths of infection and material involved or potentially involved in the spread of transmissible animal diseases . ### facilities , means of transport , equipment , operators , veterinarians , animal professionals and all other paths of infection and material involved or potentially involved in the spread of transmissible animal diseases .


### ' captive birds ' means any birds other than poultry that are kept in captivity for any reason other than those referred to in point including those that are kept for shows , races , exhibitions , competitions , breeding or selling ; ### ‘ captive birds’ means any birds other than poultry that are kept in captivity for any reason other than those referred to in point including those that are kept for shows , races , exhibitions , use in hunting as live decoys , competitions , breeding or selling ;


### ' disease ' means the occurrence of infections and infestations in animals , with or without clinical or pathological manifestations , caused by one or more disease agents transmissible to animals or to humans ; ### ' disease ' means the occurrence of infections and infestations in animals , with or without clinical or pathological manifestations , caused by one or more disease agents transmissible to animals or to humans . for the purposes of this regulation , microorganisms that have developed resistance to antimicrobials should also be considered a ' disease ' ;


### ' risk ' means the likelihood of the occurrence and the likely magnitude of the biological and economic consequences of an adverse effect on animal or public health ; ### ' risk ' means , based on the precautionary principle , the likelihood of the occurrence and the likely magnitude of the biological and economic consequences of an adverse effect on animal or public health ;


### ' biosecurity ' means the sum of management and physical measures designed to reduce the risk of the introduction , development and spread of diseases to , from and within : ### ' biosecurity ' means the sum of management and physical measures designed to reduce the risk of the introduction , development and spread of diseases or microorganisms that have developed resistance to antimicrobials to , from and within :


### ‘ operator’ means a natural or legal person , having animals and products under their responsibility , including animal keepers and transporters , but excluding pet keepers and veterinarians ; ### ‘ operator’ means a natural or legal person , having animals and products under their responsibility , including animal keepers , transporters and those engaged in the commercial breeding and sale of animals , but excluding pet keepers and veterinarians ;


### ‘ establishment’ means any premises , structure , or any environment , in which animals or germinal products are kept , except for : ### ‘ establishment’ means any premises , structure , or any place , in which animals or germinal products are kept , except for :


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , establish a list of species , as referred to in paragraph 1 . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning amendments to the list of species , as referred to in paragraph 1 and set out in annex - i , to take account of technical progress , scientific developments and changed circumstances in public and animal health .


### on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to a disease representing an emerging risk of highly significant impact the commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 255 . ### where in the case of a disease representing an emerging risk of highly significant impact , imperative grounds of urgency so require , the procedure provided for in article 254 shall apply to delegated acts adopted pursuant to this article . the commission shall no later than six weeks after adoption of these emergency measures present a report to the european parliament and council describing these measures in detail and their impact , where appropriate , on : - the agricultural and / or aquaculture production in the union ; - the functioning of the internal market ; - public health , animal health , animal welfare and the environment .


### on duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to a disease representing an emerging risk of highly significant impact the commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in article 255 . ### where in the case of a disease representing an emerging risk of highly significant impact , imperative grounds of urgency so require , the procedure provided for in article 254 shall apply to delegated acts adopted pursuant to this article .


### on duly justified imperative grounds of extreme urgency , where the listed disease referred to in paragraph 3 of this article spreads in a rapid manner with risk of highly significant impact on animal or public health , the economy or society , the commission shall adopt immediately applicable implementing acts in accordance with the procedure provided for in article 255 . ### where in the case of the listed disease referred to in paragraph 3 of this article spreading in a rapid manner with risk of highly significant impact on animal or public health , the economy or society imperative grounds of extreme urgency so require , the procedure provided for in article 254 shall apply to delegated acts adopted pursuant to this article . the commission shall no later than six weeks after adoption of these emergency measures present a report to the european parliament and council describing these measures in detail and their impact , where appropriate , on : - the agricultural and / or aquaculture production in the union ; - the functioning of the internal market ; - public health , animal health , animal welfare and the environment .


### the routes and speed of transmission of the disease between animals and when relevant between animals and humans ; ### the routes , vectors and speed of transmission of the disease between animals and when relevant between animals and humans ;


### the existence of diagnostic and disease control tools ; ### the existence of diagnostic and disease control tools , potential vaccines and other preventative measures ;


### human health : – transmissibility between animals and humans ; – transmissibility between humans ; – the severity of human forms of the disease ; – the availability of effective prevention or medical treatment in humans ; ### human health : – transmissibility between animals and humans ; – transmissibility between humans ; – the severity of human forms of the disease ; – the risk of microorganisms developing resistance to antimicrobials due to the control measures used to combat the disease ; – the availability of effective prevention or medical treatment in humans ; – the psychological and physical impact of the disease treatment and eradication on the health of the employees and workers of the sector


### their societal acceptance ; ### their societal acceptance , whereby culling and disposal of animals is always to be considered as a last resort ;


### the welfare of affected subpopulations of kept and wild animals ; ### the welfare of affected subpopulations of kept , pet and wild animals ;


### the disease specific rules for listed diseases provided for in this regulation and the rules adopted pursuant to this regulation shall apply to listed species . ### the disease specific rules for listed diseases provided for in this regulation and the rules adopted pursuant to this regulation shall apply to species listed in annex - i .


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , determine the application of the disease prevention and control rules referred to in the following points to listed diseases : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning the application of the disease prevention and control rules referred to in the following points to listed diseases :


### the commission shall take into account the following criteria when adopting implementing acts provided for in paragraph 1 : ### the commission shall take into account the following criteria when adopting delegated acts provided for in paragraph 1 :


### be responsible for the health of kept animals and products under their responsibility ; ### be responsible for the health and welfare of kept animals and products under their responsibility ;


### take appropriate biosecurity measures , taking into account the risks involved , to ensure the health of those kept animals and products and to prevent the introduction into , development and multiplication within and spread between and from such kept animals and products under their responsibility of diseases , except where that is specifically authorised for scientific purposes , as appropriate for : ### take appropriate biosecurity measures , taking into account the risks involved , to ensure the health and welfare of those kept animals and products and to prevent the introduction into , development and multiplication within and spread between and from such kept animals and products under their responsibility of diseases and microorganisms that have developed resistance to antimicrobials , except where that is specifically authorised for scientific purposes , as appropriate for :


### the type of production . ### the type and intensity of production .


### the type of production ; ### the type and intensity of production ;


### the categories and species of kept animals or products under their responsibility ; ### the number , categories and species of kept animals or products under their responsibility ;


### raising animal health awareness ; ### raising animal health and welfare awareness ;


### qualified personnel , facilities , equipment , financial resources and an effective organisation covering the whole territory of the member state ; ### qualified personnel without any conflict of interests , facilities , equipment , financial resources and an effective organisation covering the whole territory of the member state ;


### access to laboratories with qualified personnel , facilities , equipment and financial resources to ensure the rapid and accurate diagnosis and differential diagnosis of listed diseases and emerging diseases ; ### access to laboratories with qualified personnel without any conflict of interests , facilities , equipment and financial resources to ensure the rapid and accurate diagnosis and differential diagnosis of listed diseases and emerging diseases ;


### sufficiently trained veterinarians involved in performing the activities referred to in article 11 which fall within the scope of this regulation . ### sufficiently trained veterinarians without any conflict of interests involved in performing the activities referred to in article 11 which fall within the scope of this regulation .


### member states shall support operators and animal professionals in acquiring , maintaining and developing the basic knowledge of animal health provided for in article 10 through relevant programmes in agricultural or aquaculture sectors or formal education . ### member states shall support and ensure that operators and animal professionals are acquiring , maintaining and developing the basic knowledge of animal health provided for in article 10 through relevant programmes in agricultural or aquaculture sectors or formal education .


### the competent authority may delegate one or more of the following activities to veterinarians : ### the competent authority may delegate one or more of the following activities to veterinarians , provided there are no conflicts of interests :


### where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that animals or products may present a risk , the competent authority shall take appropriate steps to inform the general public of the nature of the risk and the measures which are taken or about to be taken to prevent or control that risk , taking into account the nature , seriousness and extent of that risk and the public interest in being informed . ### where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that animals or products may present a risk , the competent authority shall take appropriate steps to inform the general public of the nature of the risk and the measures which are taken or about to be taken to prevent or control that risk , taking into account the nature , seriousness and extent of that risk .


### the commission shall by means of implementing acts establish which of the listed diseases referred to in in article 8 shall be subject to immediate notification by the member states in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts according to article 253 concerning the listed diseases referred to in in article 8 which shall be subject to immediate notification by the member states in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article .


### the commission shall set up and manage a computerised information system for the operation of the mechanisms and tools for the union notification and union reporting requirements provided for in articles 17 , 18 and 19 . ### the commission shall set up and manage a publicly available computerised information system for the operation of the mechanisms and tools for the union notification and union reporting requirements provided for in articles 17 , 18 and 19 .


### operators shall ensure that establishments under their responsibility receive animal health visits from a veterinarian when appropriate due to the risks posed by the establishment , taking into account : ### operators shall ensure that establishments under their responsibility receive animal health visits from a veterinarian . those animal health visits shall be at frequencies that are proportionate to the risks posed by the establishment . taking into account :


### the detection of any signs indicative of the occurrence of listed diseases or emerging diseases ; ### the detection of any signs indicative of the occurrence of listed diseases or emerging diseases and / or of risk factors leading thereto ;


### the criteria laid down in article 23 to be taken into account when determining : – which type of establishments must be subject to animal health visits ; – the frequency of such animal health visits ; ### the criteria laid down in article 23 to be taken into account when determining the risk posed by establishments and the frequency of such animal health visits ;


### the design , means , diagnostic methods , frequency , intensity , targeted animal population , and sampling patterns of the surveillance provided for in article 25 shall be appropriate and proportionate to the objectives of the surveillance , taking into account : ### the design , means , diagnostic methods , frequency , intensity , targeted animal population , and sampling patterns of the surveillance provided for in article 25 shall be in accordance with the precautionary principle and appropriate and proportionate to the objectives of the surveillance , taking into account :


### establish a programme for the eradication of or demonstration of freedom from that listed disease , to be carried out in the animal populations concerned by that disease and covering the relevant parts of their territory or the relevant zones or compartments thereof ; ### establish a programme for the eradication , preferably by vaccination or other medical treatment , of or demonstration of freedom from that listed disease , to be carried out in the animal populations concerned by that disease and covering the relevant parts of their territory or the relevant zones or compartments thereof ;


### member states which are not free or not known to be free from one or more of the listed diseases referred to in article 8 and which decide to establish a programme for the eradication of that listed disease to be carried out in the animal populations concerned by it and covering the relevant parts of their territory or zones or compartments thereof shall submit it to the commission for approval . ### member states which are not free or not known to be free from one or more of the listed diseases referred to in article 8 and which decide to establish a programme for the eradication of that listed disease , preferably by vaccination or other medical treatment , to be carried out in the animal populations concerned by it and covering the relevant parts of their territory or zones or compartments thereof shall submit it to the commission for approval .


### the commission may , by means of implementing acts , amend or terminate where necessary eradication programmes approved in accordance with points and . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 255 . ### the commission may , by means of implementing acts , require the member states to amend or terminate where necessary eradication programmes approved in accordance with points and . those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in article 255 .


### disease control measures for the eradication of the disease agent from establishments , compartments and zones in which the disease occurs and to prevent re - infection ; ### disease control measures for the eradication of the disease agent from establishments , preferably by vaccination or other medical treatment , compartments and zones in which the disease occurs and to prevent re - infection ;


### a description of the disease control measures of the compulsory or voluntary eradication programme as provided for in article 31 and the rules adopted pursuant to article 31 ; ### a description of the disease control measures of the compulsory or voluntary eradication programme as provided for in article 31 and the rules adopted pursuant to article 31 and in case of vaccinations or other medical treatment , a description of the exact veterinary medicinal products or procedures used ;


### implementing powers ### implementing powers and delegation of powers concerning performance indicators


### the commission shall , by means of an implementing act approve , subject to amendments where necessary , applications by member states for disease - free status , when the conditions provided for in paragraph 1 and 2 are fulfilled . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning approval , subject to amendments where necessary , of applications by member states for disease - free status , when the conditions provided for in paragraph 1 and 2 are fulfilled .


### where a member state has reason to suspect that any of the conditions for maintaining its status as a disease - free member state , or zone or compartment thereof have been breached , it shall immediately : ### where a member state has reason to suspect , or is alerted by a notification from the commission , that any of the conditions for maintaining its status as a disease - free member state , or zone or compartment thereof have been breached , it shall immediately :


### the commission shall , by means of implementing acts , withdraw the approval of the disease - free status of a member state or zone granted in accordance with article 36 or the recognition of the disease - free status of a compartment granted in accordance with article 37 after obtaining the information from the member state referred to in paragraph 3 of this article that the conditions for maintaining the disease - free status are no longer met . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning the withdrawal of the approval of the disease - free status of a member state or zone , granted in accordance with article 36 or of the recognition of the disease - free status of a compartment granted in accordance with article 37 after obtaining the information from the member state referred to in paragraph 3 of this article that the conditions for maintaining the disease - free status are no longer met .


### new knowledge of and developments in disease control tools . ### new knowledge of and developments on the listed diseases and in disease control tools .


### the member states may take measures concerning the use of veterinary medicinal products for listed diseases , to ensure the most efficient disease prevention or control for those diseases , provided that such measures comply with the rules on the use of veterinary medicinal products laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 47 . ### the member states shall take measures concerning the use of veterinary medicinal products for listed diseases , to ensure the most efficient disease prevention or control for those diseases , provided that such measures comply with the rules on the use of veterinary medicinal products laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to article 47 .


### third countries or territories , provided that it is primarily intended to prevent the spread of a disease into the union . ### third countries or territories .


### when appropriate to prevent the further spread of the disease agent , keep the kept animals of listed species for that listed disease isolated , and prevent contact with wildlife ; ### to prevent the further spread of the disease agent , keep the kept animals of listed species for that listed disease isolated , and prevent contact with wildlife ;


### take the necessary disease prevention and control measures to avoid the further spread of that listed disease . ### take the necessary disease prevention and control measures to avoid the further spread of that listed disease . only after a thorough assessment of the economic , social , animal welfare and environmental impact the competent authority shall take a disease control measure which may result in the killing and disposal of animals that may be contaminated and contribute to the spread of the listed disease ;


### operators of establishments keeping terrestrial animals or collecting , producing , processing or storing germinal products shall , in order to be registered in accordance with article 88 , before they commence such activities : ### operators of establishments keeping terrestrial animals or collecting , producing , processing or storing germinal products shall , before they commence such activities in order to get the establishment registered in accordance with article 88 :


### article 86 derogations from the obligation to register transporters of kept ungulates by way of derogation from article 85 , member states may exempt certain categories of transporters from the registration requirement , taking into account the following criteria : the distances over which they transport those kept terrestrial animals ; the categories , species and number of kept terrestrial animals , which they transport . ### deleted


### the types of transporters that may be exempted by the member states from the registration requirement in accordance with article 86 provided that the type of transport poses an insignificant risk and taking into account the criteria provided for in that article . ### deleted


### where that on - site visit shows that clear progress has been made but the establishment still does not meet all of those requirements , the competent authority may prolong the conditional approval . however , conditional approval shall not exceed a total period of six months . ### where that on - site visit shows that clear progress has been made but the establishment still does not meet all of those requirements , the competent authority may prolong the conditional approval and shall provide the necessary effective guidance in order to contribute to the successful resolve of the deficiency . however , conditional approval shall not exceed a total period of six months .


### it shall make that register available to other member states and to the public . ### it shall make that register available on a dedicated website to other member states and to the public .


### establishments which are exempted from the registration requirement in accordance with article 83 may be exempted by the member state from the requirement to keep records of the information listed in paragraph 1 of this article . ### establishments which are exempted from the registration requirement in accordance with article 83 may be exempted by the member state from the requirement to keep records of the information listed in paragraph 1 of this article . member states shall notify the commission of any exemptions made and keep a record of all the exempted establishments on their territory .


### establishments which are exempted from the registration requirement in accordance with article 84 may be exempted by the member state from the requirement to keep records of the information listed in paragraph 1 of this article . ### establishments which are exempted from the registration requirement in accordance with article 84 may be exempted by the member state from the requirement to keep records of the information listed in paragraph 1 of this article . member states shall notify the commission of any exemptions made and keep a record of all the exempted establishments on their territory .


### transporters which are exempted from the registration requirement in accordance with article 86 may be exempted by the member state from the requirement to keep records of the information listed in paragraph 1 of this article . ### transporters which are exempted from the registration requirement in accordance with article 86 may be exempted by the member state from the requirement to keep records of the information listed in paragraph 1 of this article . member states shall notify the commission of any exemptions made and keep a record of all the exempted establishments on their territory .


### designate another authority or authorise another body or a natural person for the practical application of the identification and registration system provided for in paragraph 1 . ### designate another authority or authorise another body or a natural person for the practical application of the identification and registration system provided for in paragraph 1 . should another authority , another body or a natural person be appointed , the member states shall ensure that no conflicts of interest exist .


### article 111 derogations concerning movements of kept animals of the porcine species by way of derogation from article 110 , the member states may exempt operators from the requirement to ensure that kept animals of the porcine species are accompanied by correctly completed movement documents issued by the competent authority for movements within the member state , provided that : the information on such movement documents is included in the computer database established by the member state in accordance with article 103 ; the system for the identification and registration of kept terrestrial animals of the porcine species provides an equivalent level of traceability as that provided by such movement documents . ### deleted


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning derogations for operators from the identification and registration requirements provided for in articles 106 , 107 and 109 and 110 : ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning derogations for operators from the identification and registration requirements provided for in articles 106 , 107 and 109 and 110 , provided that full traceability is ensured :


### the type of production in the establishments where those terrestrial animals are kept ; ### the type and intensity of production in the establishments where those terrestrial animals are kept ;


### operators of slaughterhouses receiving kept ungulates and poultry from another member state shall slaughter those animals as soon as possible following their arrival and at the latest within a timeframe to be laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 . ### operators of slaughterhouses receiving kept ungulates and poultry from another member state shall slaughter , using pre - stunning , those animals as soon as possible following their arrival and at the latest within a timeframe to be laid down in delegated acts adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 .


### the commission shall take the following matters into account , when establishing the rules to be laid down in the delegated and implementing acts provided for in articles 134 , 135 and 136 and articles 137 and 138 : ### the commission shall take the following matters into account , when establishing the rules to be laid down in the delegated and implementing acts provided for in articles 134 , 135 and 136 and article 137 :


### the commission shall take the following matters into account , when establishing the rules to be laid down in the delegated and implementing acts provided for in articles 203 , 204 and articles 205 and 206 : ### the commission shall take the following matters into account , when establishing the rules to be laid down in the delegated and implementing acts provided for in articles 203 , 204 and article 205 :


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning the prevention and disease control measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this article to ensure that the terrestrial pet animals do not pose a significant risk for the spread of diseases referred to in article 8 and emerging diseases to animals during transport and at the place of destination and when relevant taking into account the health status of the place of destination . ### the commission shall , without prejudice to the provisions laid down in regulation no 576 / 2013 of the european parliament and of the council of 12 june 2013 on the non - commercial movement of pet animals , be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning the prevention and disease control measures referred to in paragraph 1 of this article to ensure that the terrestrial pet animals do not pose a significant risk for the spread of diseases referred to in article 8 and emerging diseases to animals during transport and at the place of destination and when relevant taking into account the health status of the place of destination .


### for keeping as pet animals ; ### deleted


### other serious disease symptoms with an undetermined cause . ### other serious disease symptoms with an undetermined cause ; or


### however , if requested by the competent authority of the importing third country or territory , or if established by the laws , regulations , standards , codes of practice and other legal and administrative procedures in force in that country or territory , export and re - export from the union may take place in accordance with those provisions . ### however , if requested by the competent authority of the importing third country or territory , or if established by the laws , regulations , standards , codes of practice and other legal and administrative procedures in force in that country or territory , export from the union may take place in accordance with those provisions .


### amendment to annexes i and ii ### amendment to annexes - i , , and , i and ii


### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning amendments to annexes i and ii in order to take account of technical progress , scientific developments and changed circumstances in public and animal health . ### the commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with article 253 concerning amendments to annexes - i , , and , i and ii in order to take account of technical progress , scientific developments and changed circumstances in public and animal health .


### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 6 , 9 , 11 , 13 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 24 , 28 , 30 , 31 , 34 , 37 , 39 , 41 , 42 , 44 , 47 , 48 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 58 , 63 , 64 , 67 , 68 , 70 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 76 , 79 , 80 , 85 , 89 , 92 , 96 , 100 , 103 , 114 , 115 , 119 , 122 , 128 , 129 , 132 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 136 , 137 , 141 , 143 , 144 , 146 , 148 , 151 , 152 , 154 , 158 , 159 , 160 , 162 , 163 , 164 , 165 , 166 , 174 , 179 , 184 , 188 , 191 , 196 , 199 , 200 , 201 , 202 , 203 , 204 , 205 , 211 , 213 , 214 , 216 , 218 , 221 , 222 , 223 , 224 , 225 , 229 , 231 , 233 , 235 , 236 , 239 , 240 , 241 , 242 , 243 , 244 , 252 , 259 , 260 and 261 shall be conferred on the commission for an indeterminate period of time from . ### the power to adopt delegated acts referred to in articles 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 11 , 13 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 24 , 28 , 30 , 31 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 41 , 42 , 42 , 44 , 47 , 48 , 53 , 54 , 55 , 58 , 63 , 64 , 67 , 68 , 70 , 72 , 73 , 74 , 76 , 79 , 80 , 85 , 89 , 92 , 96 , 100 , 103 , 114 , 115 , 119 , 122 , 128 , 129 , 132 , 133 , 134 , 135 , 136 , 137 , 141 , 143 , 144 , 146 , 148 , 151 , 152 , 154 , 158 , 159 , 160 , 162 , 163 , 164 , 165 , 166 , 174 , 179 , 184 , 188 , 191 , 196 , 199 , 200 , 201 , 202 , 203 , 204 , 205 , 211 , 213 , 214 , 216 , 218 , 221 , 222 , 223 , 222 , 224 , 225 , 229 , 231 , 233 , 235 , 236 , 239 , 240 , 241 , 242 , 243 , 244 , 252 , 259 , 260 and 261 shall be conferred on the commission for a period of 5 years from . unless the european parliament and the council have an objection , this period will be renewed for another 5 years after the lapsing of the first period .


### transitional measures related to the repeal of regulation no 1760 / 2000 , regulation no 21 / 2004 and directive 2008 / 71 / ec ### transitional measures related to the repeal of regulation no 21 / 2004 and directive 2008 / 71 / ec


### notwithstanding article 258 of this regulation , regulations no 1760 / 2000 , and no 21 / 2004 and directive 2008 / 71 / ec shall continue to apply until the date to be determined in a delegated act adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article . ### notwithstanding article 258 of this regulation , regulation no 21 / 2004 and directive 2008 / 71 / ec shall continue to apply until the date to be determined in a delegated act adopted in accordance with paragraph 2 of this article .


### the dissemination of content which is protected by copyright and related rights and the linked services , including books , audiovisual productions and recorded music require the licensing of rights by different holders of copyright and related rights , such as authors , performers , producers and publishers . it is normally for the rightholders to choose between the individual or collective management of their rights . management of copyright and related rights includes the granting of licences to users , the auditing of licensees and monitoring of the use of rights , the enforcement of copyright and related rights , the collection of rights revenue derived from the exploitation of rights and the distribution of the amounts due to rightholders . collecting societies enable rightholders to be remunerated for uses which they would not be in a position to control or enforce themselves , including in non - domestic markets . moreover , they have an important social and cultural role as promoters of the diversity of cultural expressions by enabling the smallest and less popular repertoires to access the market . article 167 of the treaty on the functioning of the european union requires the union to take cultural aspects into account in its action , in particular in order to respect and to promote the diversity of its cultures . ### the dissemination of content which is protected by copyright and related rights and the linked services , including books , audiovisual productions and recorded music require the licensing of rights by different holders of copyright and related rights , such as authors , performers , producers and publishers . it is normally for the rightholders to choose between the individual or collective management of their rights . management of copyright and related rights includes the granting of licences to users , the auditing of licensees and monitoring of the use of rights , the enforcement of copyright and related rights , the collection of rights revenue derived from the exploitation of rights and the distribution of the amounts due to rightholders . collecting societies enable rightholders to be remunerated for uses which they would not be in a position to control or enforce themselves , including in non - domestic markets . moreover , they have an important social and cultural role as promoters of the diversity of cultural expressions by enabling the smallest and less popular repertoires to access the market .


### collecting societies are expected to act in the best interests of their members . it is therefore important to provide for systems which enable members of collecting societies to exercise their membership rights by participating in the societies ' decision - making process . the representation of the different categories of members in the decision - making process should be fair and balanced . the effectiveness of the rules on the general meeting of members of collecting societies may be undermined if there were no provisions on how the general meeting should be run . thus , it is necessary to ensure that the general meeting is convened regularly , and at least annually , and that the most important decisions in the collecting society are taken by the general meeting . ### collective management organisations should act in the best collective interests of the rightholders they represent . it is therefore important to provide for systems which enable members of collecting societies to exercise their membership rights by participating in the societies ' decision - making process . the representation in the decision - making process of the different categories of members , such as producers or performers , should be fair and balanced . the effectiveness of the rules on the general assembly of members of collective management organisations would be undermined if there were no provisions on how the general assembly should be run . thus , it is necessary to ensure that the general assembly is convened regularly , and at least annually , and that the most important decisions in the collective management organisation are taken by the general assembly .