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| 29.3.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 101/6 |
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29.3.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 101/6

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/497

of 28 March 2022

amending and correcting Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 as regards certain model animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and declarations for the movements between Member States and the entry into the Union of consignments of certain species and categories of terrestrial animals and germinal products thereof

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (1), and in particular Article 146(2), Article 156(2), first subparagraph, point (a), and Articles 162(5), 238(3) and 239(3) thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (2), and in particular Article 90, first paragraph, points (a) and (b), and Article 126(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 (3) establishes model certificates, in the form of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and declarations for movements between Member States, and the entry into the Union, of consignments of certain categories of terrestrial animals and germinal products thereof. Those consignments include those falling within the scope of Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2020/686 (4), (EU) 2020/688 (5) and (EU) 2020/692 (6). |
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 (3) establishes model certificates, in the form of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and declarations for movements between Member States, and the entry into the Union, of consignments of certain categories of terrestrial animals and germinal products thereof. Those consignments include those falling within the scope of Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2020/686 (4), (EU) 2020/688 (5) and (EU) 2020/692 (6).

| (2) | Article 6 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the movements between Member States of certain categories of ungulates are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the species concerned. Chapters 7 and 8 of that Annex set out respectively, model animal health certificates for the movements between Member States of an individual equine animal not intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-INTRA-IND’), and of a consignment of equine animals (model ‘EQUI-INTRA-CON’). In order to clarify that the clinical examination required before the movement of equine animals to other Member States may be carried out on the last working day prior to their departure only in respect of equine animals referred in Article 92(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688, the respective footnotes (2) and (3) to Part II of the Notes in those models should be corrected. |
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Article 6 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the movements between Member States of certain categories of ungulates are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the species concerned. Chapters 7 and 8 of that Annex set out respectively, model animal health certificates for the movements between Member States of an individual equine animal not intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-INTRA-IND’), and of a consignment of equine animals (model ‘EQUI-INTRA-CON’). In order to clarify that the clinical examination required before the movement of equine animals to other Member States may be carried out on the last working day prior to their departure only in respect of equine animals referred in Article 92(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688, the respective footnotes (2) and (3) to Part II of the Notes in those models should be corrected.

| (3) | Article 7 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and the animal health/official certificates to be used for the movements between Member States of certain categories of birds and germinal products thereof are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the categories of birds and products concerned. Chapters 17 and 18 of that Annex set out respectively, model animal health/official certificates for the movements between Member States of breeding poultry and productive poultry (model ‘POU-INTRA-X’), and for the movements between Member States of less than 20 heads of poultry other than ratites or less than 20 hatching eggs of poultry other than ratites (model ‘POU-INTRA-LT20’). The erroneous references to the entry into the Union in points II.2.1 and II.2.1.1 of those respective models should be corrected. |
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Article 7 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and the animal health/official certificates to be used for the movements between Member States of certain categories of birds and germinal products thereof are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the categories of birds and products concerned. Chapters 17 and 18 of that Annex set out respectively, model animal health/official certificates for the movements between Member States of breeding poultry and productive poultry (model ‘POU-INTRA-X’), and for the movements between Member States of less than 20 heads of poultry other than ratites or less than 20 hatching eggs of poultry other than ratites (model ‘POU-INTRA-LT20’). The erroneous references to the entry into the Union in points II.2.1 and II.2.1.1 of those respective models should be corrected.

| (4) | In addition, Chapters 16 and 18 of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, referred to in Article 7 thereof, set out respectively the model animal health/official certificate for the movement between Member States of day-old chicks (model ‘POU-INTRA-DOC’), and the model animal health/official certificate for the movement between Member States of less than 20 heads of poultry other than ratites or less than 20 hatching eggs of poultry other than ratites (model ‘POU-INTRA-LT20’). Footnote (4) of the Notes to Part II of those models should be corrected to clarify that the measures referred to in Part III, Title 2, Chapter 5, of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 must be respected in the Member State of destination. Additionally, an obvious mistake as regards the age of birds to be indicated in point II.1.4 of the model POU-INTRA-DOC in Chapter 16 should be corrected. |
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In addition, Chapters 16 and 18 of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, referred to in Article 7 thereof, set out respectively the model animal health/official certificate for the movement between Member States of day-old chicks (model ‘POU-INTRA-DOC’), and the model animal health/official certificate for the movement between Member States of less than 20 heads of poultry other than ratites or less than 20 hatching eggs of poultry other than ratites (model ‘POU-INTRA-LT20’). Footnote (4) of the Notes to Part II of those models should be corrected to clarify that the measures referred to in Part III, Title 2, Chapter 5, of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 must be respected in the Member State of destination. Additionally, an obvious mistake as regards the age of birds to be indicated in point II.1.4 of the model POU-INTRA-DOC in Chapter 16 should be corrected.

| (5) | Article 8 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for movements between Member States of certain types of germinal products of bovine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the type of products concerned. Chapters 23 (model ‘BOV-SEM-A-INTRA’), 26 (model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA’), 30 (model ‘OV/CAP-SEM-A-INTRA’), and 33 (model ‘OV/CAP-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA’) of that Annex set out model animal health certificates for the movements between Member States of consignments of certain germinal products. Box reference I.30 of the Notes to Part I of those models should be amended to include a description of the tests for infection with bluetongue virus and for epizootic haemorrhagic disease. |
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Article 8 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for movements between Member States of certain types of germinal products of bovine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the type of products concerned. Chapters 23 (model ‘BOV-SEM-A-INTRA’), 26 (model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA’), 30 (model ‘OV/CAP-SEM-A-INTRA’), and 33 (model ‘OV/CAP-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA’) of that Annex set out model animal health certificates for the movements between Member States of consignments of certain germinal products. Box reference I.30 of the Notes to Part I of those models should be amended to include a description of the tests for infection with bluetongue virus and for epizootic haemorrhagic disease.

| (6) | In addition, model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA’, set out in Chapter 26 of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, is to be used for the movements between Member States of consignments of oocytes and embryos of bovine animals collected or produced, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 after 20 April 2021, dispatched by the embryo collection or production team that collected or produced the oocytes or embryos. The erroneous references to ovine and caprine animals in point II.2.5.1 and in Box reference I.30 of the Notes to Part I of that model should be corrected. |
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In addition, model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA’, set out in Chapter 26 of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, is to be used for the movements between Member States of consignments of oocytes and embryos of bovine animals collected or produced, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 after 20 April 2021, dispatched by the embryo collection or production team that collected or produced the oocytes or embryos. The erroneous references to ovine and caprine animals in point II.2.5.1 and in Box reference I.30 of the Notes to Part I of that model should be corrected.

| (7) | Article 11 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the movements between Member States of certain types of germinal products of equine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the type of products concerned. Chapters 45 and 49 of that Annex set out the model animal health certificates for the movements between Member States respectively, of consignments of semen of equine animals collected, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 after 20 April 2021, dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected (model ‘EQUI-SEM-A-INTRA’), and of consignments of oocytes and embryos of equine animals collected or produced, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 after 20 April 2021, dispatched by the embryo collection or production team that collected or produced the oocytes or embryos (model ‘EQUI-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA’). Point II.2.5.2 of those models should be corrected to clarify that donor equine animals of semen, oocytes and embryos must be kept on establishments, instead of on a single establishment, where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported, for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of first collection of the semen, oocytes or embryos and during the collection period. In addition, Box reference I.30 of the Notes to Part I of model ‘EQUI-SEM-A-INTRA’ should be amended to include a description of the tests. |
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Article 11 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the movements between Member States of certain types of germinal products of equine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the type of products concerned. Chapters 45 and 49 of that Annex set out the model animal health certificates for the movements between Member States respectively, of consignments of semen of equine animals collected, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 after 20 April 2021, dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected (model ‘EQUI-SEM-A-INTRA’), and of consignments of oocytes and embryos of equine animals collected or produced, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 after 20 April 2021, dispatched by the embryo collection or production team that collected or produced the oocytes or embryos (model ‘EQUI-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA’). Point II.2.5.2 of those models should be corrected to clarify that donor equine animals of semen, oocytes and embryos must be kept on establishments, instead of on a single establishment, where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported, for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of first collection of the semen, oocytes or embryos and during the collection period. In addition, Box reference I.30 of the Notes to Part I of model ‘EQUI-SEM-A-INTRA’ should be amended to include a description of the tests.

| (8) | Article 13 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and declarations to be used for the movements between Member States of certain categories of terrestrial animals and certain germinal products thereof are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the species and categories of products concerned. Chapter 61 of that Annex sets out the model animal health certificate and model declaration for the movement between Member States of dogs, cats and ferrets. Point II.2.2 of that model certificate contains obvious mistakes and requires clarification. It is therefore necessary to correct that model accordingly. |
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Article 13 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and declarations to be used for the movements between Member States of certain categories of terrestrial animals and certain germinal products thereof are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex I thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the species and categories of products concerned. Chapter 61 of that Annex sets out the model animal health certificate and model declaration for the movement between Member States of dogs, cats and ferrets. Point II.2.2 of that model certificate contains obvious mistakes and requires clarification. It is therefore necessary to correct that model accordingly.

| (9) | Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 should therefore be amended and corrected accordingly. |
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Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 should therefore be amended and corrected accordingly.

| (10) | Article 14 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and animal health/official certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain categories of ungulates are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the species concerned. Chapter 4 of that Annex sets out the model animal health/official certificate for the entry into the Union of ovine and caprine animals (model ‘OV/CAP-X’). Points II.2.2 and II.2.11.6 of the animal health attestation of that model contain obvious mistakes and require clarification. It is therefore necessary to correct that model accordingly. |
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Article 14 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and animal health/official certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain categories of ungulates are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the species concerned. Chapter 4 of that Annex sets out the model animal health/official certificate for the entry into the Union of ovine and caprine animals (model ‘OV/CAP-X’). Points II.2.2 and II.2.11.6 of the animal health attestation of that model contain obvious mistakes and require clarification. It is therefore necessary to correct that model accordingly.

| (11) | Article 15 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and animal health/official certificates and declarations accompanying those certificates, to be used for the entry into the Union or transit through the Union of certain categories of equine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the movements concerned. Chapters 12 to 15 of that Annex set out respectively the model animal health/official certificate and model declaration for the entry into the Union of equine animals not intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-X’), the model animal health/official certificate and the model declaration for the entry into the Union of equine animals intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-Y’), the model animal health certificate and the model declaration for transit through the Union of equine animals not intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-TRANSIT-X’), and the model animal health certificate and the model declaration for transit through the Union of equine animals intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-TRANSIT-Y’). In accordance with Article 13 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, the period that may elapse between the clinical examination and departure of equine animals, other than registered equine animals, is set at 24 hours for that category of animals. In accordance with Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, the certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea. It is therefore necessary to correct those models accordingly. |
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Article 15 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and animal health/official certificates and declarations accompanying those certificates, to be used for the entry into the Union or transit through the Union of certain categories of equine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the movements concerned. Chapters 12 to 15 of that Annex set out respectively the model animal health/official certificate and model declaration for the entry into the Union of equine animals not intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-X’), the model animal health/official certificate and the model declaration for the entry into the Union of equine animals intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-Y’), the model animal health certificate and the model declaration for transit through the Union of equine animals not intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-TRANSIT-X’), and the model animal health certificate and the model declaration for transit through the Union of equine animals intended for slaughter (model ‘EQUI-TRANSIT-Y’). In accordance with Article 13 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, the period that may elapse between the clinical examination and departure of equine animals, other than registered equine animals, is set at 24 hours for that category of animals. In accordance with Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, the certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea. It is therefore necessary to correct those models accordingly.

| (12) | In addition, Chapters 16, 17 and 18 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, referred to in Article 15 thereof, set out respectively the model animal health certificate and model declaration for the re-entry into the Union of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export for a period of not more than 30 days (model ‘EQUI-RE-ENTRY-30’), the model animal health certificate and model declaration for the re-entry into the Union of registered horses for competition after temporary export for a period of not more than 90 days to participate in equestrian events organised under the auspices of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) (model ‘EQUI-RE-ENTRY-90-COMP’), and the model animal health certificate and model declaration for the re-entry into the Union of registered horses for racing after temporary export for a period of not more than 90 days to participate in specific race events in Australia, Canada, the United States of America, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates or Qatar (model ‘EQUI-RE-ENTRY-90-RACE’). In accordance with Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, the certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea. It is therefore necessary to correct those models accordingly. |
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In addition, Chapters 16, 17 and 18 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, referred to in Article 15 thereof, set out respectively the model animal health certificate and model declaration for the re-entry into the Union of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export for a period of not more than 30 days (model ‘EQUI-RE-ENTRY-30’), the model animal health certificate and model declaration for the re-entry into the Union of registered horses for competition after temporary export for a period of not more than 90 days to participate in equestrian events organised under the auspices of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) (model ‘EQUI-RE-ENTRY-90-COMP’), and the model animal health certificate and model declaration for the re-entry into the Union of registered horses for racing after temporary export for a period of not more than 90 days to participate in specific race events in Australia, Canada, the United States of America, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates or Qatar (model ‘EQUI-RE-ENTRY-90-RACE’). In accordance with Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, the certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea. It is therefore necessary to correct those models accordingly.

| (13) | Article 16 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of ungulates intended for a confined establishment are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the species concerned. Chapters 19 to 22 of that Annex set out model animal health certificates for the entry into the Union of animals listed in Section 1 of Chapter 19 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 that are originating from and intended for a confined establishment (model ‘CONFINED-RUM’), animals listed in Section 1 of Chapter 20 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 that are originating from and intended for a confined establishment (model ‘CONFINED-SUI’), animals listed in Section 1 of Chapter 21 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 that are originating from and intended for a confined establishment (model ‘CONFINED-TRE’), and animals of the family of Hippopotamidae that are originating from and intended for a confined establishment (model ‘CONFINED-HIPPO’). Point II.1.2 of Part II (Health information) of those models should be amended by the insertion of the missing animal health requirements provided for in Article 34, point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, and some other obvious mistakes and unintentional omissions corrected. |
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Article 16 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of ungulates intended for a confined establishment are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the species concerned. Chapters 19 to 22 of that Annex set out model animal health certificates for the entry into the Union of animals listed in Section 1 of Chapter 19 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 that are originating from and intended for a confined establishment (model ‘CONFINED-RUM’), animals listed in Section 1 of Chapter 20 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 that are originating from and intended for a confined establishment (model ‘CONFINED-SUI’), animals listed in Section 1 of Chapter 21 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 that are originating from and intended for a confined establishment (model ‘CONFINED-TRE’), and animals of the family of Hippopotamidae that are originating from and intended for a confined establishment (model ‘CONFINED-HIPPO’). Point II.1.2 of Part II (Health information) of those models should be amended by the insertion of the missing animal health requirements provided for in Article 34, point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, and some other obvious mistakes and unintentional omissions corrected.

| (14) | Article 17 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and animal health/official certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain categories of birds and germinal products thereof are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the categories of birds and products concerned. Chapter 34a of that Annex sets out a model animal health certificate for entry into the Union of racing pigeons immediately released after entry (model ‘RACING PIGEONS-IMMEDIATE RELEASE’). Points II.1.2 and II.1.6 of that model should be corrected to clarify respectively the registration requirement of the establishments of origin as referred to in Article 62(2), point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 and the transport conditions for the racing pigeons. |
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Article 17 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates and animal health/official certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain categories of birds and germinal products thereof are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the categories of birds and products concerned. Chapter 34a of that Annex sets out a model animal health certificate for entry into the Union of racing pigeons immediately released after entry (model ‘RACING PIGEONS-IMMEDIATE RELEASE’). Points II.1.2 and II.1.6 of that model should be corrected to clarify respectively the registration requirement of the establishments of origin as referred to in Article 62(2), point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 and the transport conditions for the racing pigeons.

| (15) | Article 20 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain types of germinal products are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the type of products concerned. Chapters 39 (model ‘BOV-SEM-A-ENTRY’), 42 (model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY’), 48 (‘OV/CAP-SEM-A-ENTRY’), and 50 (model ‘OV/CAP-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY’) of that Annex set out model animal health certificates for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain germinal products. Box reference I.27 of the Notes to Part I of those models should be amended to include a description of the tests for infection with bluetongue virus and for epizootic haemorrhagic disease. |
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Article 20 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain types of germinal products are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article, depending on the type of products concerned. Chapters 39 (model ‘BOV-SEM-A-ENTRY’), 42 (model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY’), 48 (‘OV/CAP-SEM-A-ENTRY’), and 50 (model ‘OV/CAP-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY’) of that Annex set out model animal health certificates for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain germinal products. Box reference I.27 of the Notes to Part I of those models should be amended to include a description of the tests for infection with bluetongue virus and for epizootic haemorrhagic disease.

| (16) | In addition, the erroneous numbering in point II.2. of model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY’, set out in Chapter 42 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, should be corrected. |
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In addition, the erroneous numbering in point II.2. of model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY’, set out in Chapter 42 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, should be corrected.

| (17) | Additionally, Article 20 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 refers to the model animal health certificate for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product storage centre (model ‘BOV-GP-STORAGE-ENTRY’), set out in Annex II thereto. The Notes in that model should be corrected so as to cover not only semen of bovine animals, but also oocytes and embryos of those animals. |
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Additionally, Article 20 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 refers to the model animal health certificate for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product storage centre (model ‘BOV-GP-STORAGE-ENTRY’), set out in Annex II thereto. The Notes in that model should be corrected so as to cover not only semen of bovine animals, but also oocytes and embryos of those animals.

| (18) | Article 21 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain types of germinal products of ovine and caprine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article. Chapter 53 of that Annex sets out the model animal health certificate for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product storage centre (model ‘OV/CAP-GP-STORAGE-ENTRY’). The Notes in that model should be corrected so as to cover semen, oocytes and embryos not only of ovine animals, but also of caprine animals. |
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Article 21 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain types of germinal products of ovine and caprine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article. Chapter 53 of that Annex sets out the model animal health certificate for the entry into the Union of consignments of certain germinal products dispatched after 20 April 2021 from the germinal product storage centre (model ‘OV/CAP-GP-STORAGE-ENTRY’). The Notes in that model should be corrected so as to cover semen, oocytes and embryos not only of ovine animals, but also of caprine animals.

| (19) | Article 22 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain types of germinal products of porcine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article. Chapter 54 of that Annex sets out the model animal health certificate for the entry into the Union of consignments of semen of porcine animals collected, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 after 20 April 2021, dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected (model ‘POR-SEM-A-ENTRY’). The erroneous references to a Member State, instead of to a third country or territory, in points II.4.8.3 and II.4.9.3, of that model should be corrected. |
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(19)

Article 22 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain types of germinal products of porcine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article. Chapter 54 of that Annex sets out the model animal health certificate for the entry into the Union of consignments of semen of porcine animals collected, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 after 20 April 2021, dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected (model ‘POR-SEM-A-ENTRY’). The erroneous references to a Member State, instead of to a third country or territory, in points II.4.8.3 and II.4.9.3, of that model should be corrected.

| (20) | Article 23 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain types of germinal products of equine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article. Chapters 59 and 63 of that Annex set out model animal health certificates for the entry into the Union of consignments of semen of equine animals collected, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 after 20 April 2021, dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected (model ‘EQUI-SEM-A-ENTRY’), and of oocytes and embryos of equine animals collected or produced, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 after 20 April 2021, dispatched by the embryo collection or production team that collected or produced the oocytes or embryos (model ‘EQUI-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY’). Point II.4.4.2 of those models should be corrected to clarify that donor equine animals of semen, oocytes and embryos must be kept on establishments, instead of on a single establishment, where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported, for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of first collection of the semen, oocytes or embryos and during the collection period. In addition, Box reference I.27 of the Notes to Part I of model ‘EQUI-SEM-A-ENTRY’ should be amended to include a description of the tests. |
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(20)

Article 23 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 provides that the animal health certificates to be used for the entry into the Union of certain types of germinal products of equine animals are to correspond to one of the models set out in Annex II thereto, and referred to in that Article. Chapters 59 and 63 of that Annex set out model animal health certificates for the entry into the Union of consignments of semen of equine animals collected, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 after 20 April 2021, dispatched from the semen collection centre where the semen was collected (model ‘EQUI-SEM-A-ENTRY’), and of oocytes and embryos of equine animals collected or produced, processed and stored in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 after 20 April 2021, dispatched by the embryo collection or production team that collected or produced the oocytes or embryos (model ‘EQUI-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY’). Point II.4.4.2 of those models should be corrected to clarify that donor equine animals of semen, oocytes and embryos must be kept on establishments, instead of on a single establishment, where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported, for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of first collection of the semen, oocytes or embryos and during the collection period. In addition, Box reference I.27 of the Notes to Part I of model ‘EQUI-SEM-A-ENTRY’ should be amended to include a description of the tests.

| (21) | Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 should be amended and corrected accordingly. |
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(21)

Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 should be amended and corrected accordingly.

| (22) | Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 should therefore be amended and corrected accordingly. |
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(22)

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 should therefore be amended and corrected accordingly.

| (23) | In order to avoid any disruption to trade as regards the entry into the Union of consignments concerned by the amendments to be made to Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 by this Regulation, the use of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and declarations issued in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 as applicable prior to the amendments made by this Regulation, should continue to be authorised during a transitional period subject to certain conditions. |
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(23)

In order to avoid any disruption to trade as regards the entry into the Union of consignments concerned by the amendments to be made to Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 by this Regulation, the use of animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and declarations issued in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 as applicable prior to the amendments made by this Regulation, should continue to be authorised during a transitional period subject to certain conditions.

| (24) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, |
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(24)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 are amended and corrected in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

For a transitional period until 15 December 2022, consignments of certain species and categories of terrestrial animals and germinal products thereof, accompanied by appropriate animal health certificates, animal health/official certificates and declarations issued in accordance with the models set out in Chapters 4, 12 to 22, 34a, 39, 42, 47, 48, 50, 53, 54, 59 and 63 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403, as applicable before the amendments made to that Implementing Regulation by this Regulation, shall continue to be authorised for the entry into the Union provided that those certificates and declarations were issued no later than 15 September 2022.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 28 March 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 84, 31.3.2016, p. 1.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 95, 7.4.2017, p. 1.

2

(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 of 24 March 2021 laying down rules for the application of Regulations (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards model animal health certificates and model animal health/official certificates, for the entry into the Union and movements between Member States of consignments of certain categories of terrestrial animals and germinal products thereof, official certification regarding such certificates and repealing Decision 2010/470/EU (OJ L 113, 31.3.2021, p. 1).

3

(4)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686 of 17 December 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the approval of germinal product establishments and the traceability and animal health requirements for movements within the Union of germinal products of certain kept terrestrial animals (OJ L 174, 3.6.2020, p. 1).

4

(5)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 of 17 December 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards animal health requirements for movements within the Union of terrestrial animals and hatching eggs (OJ L 174, 3.6.2020, p. 140).

5

(6)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 of 30 January 2020 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards rules for entry into the Union, and the movement and handling after entry of consignments of certain animals, germinal products and products of animal origin (OJ L 174, 3.6.2020, p. 379).

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ANNEX

Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/403 are amended and corrected as follows:

| (1) | Annex I is amended and corrected as follows:






  (a) | in Chapter 7, in model EQUI-INTRA-IND, in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | Option only available in the case of either:






  (a) | an equine animal accompanied by its single lifetime identification document as provided for in Article 114(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, which includes a valid validation mark referred to in Article 92(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688; or |
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(1)

Annex I is amended and corrected as follows:

(a)

in Chapter 7, in model EQUI-INTRA-IND, in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:

‘(2)

Option only available in the case of either:

(a)

an equine animal accompanied by its single lifetime identification document as provided for in Article 114(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, which includes a valid validation mark referred to in Article 92(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688; or

| (b) | a registered equine animal accompanied by its single lifetime identification document as provided for in Article 114(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 which includes a valid license referred to in Article 92(2), point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688, or by its single lifetime identification document accompanied by the FEI Recognition Card together with the validation sticker.’; |
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(b)

a registered equine animal accompanied by its single lifetime identification document as provided for in Article 114(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 which includes a valid license referred to in Article 92(2), point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688, or by its single lifetime identification document accompanied by the FEI Recognition Card together with the validation sticker.’;

| (b) | in Chapter 8, in model EQUI-INTRA-CON, in the Notes to Part II, footnote (3) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(3) | Option only available in the case of either:






  (a) | equine animals which are each accompanied by their single lifetime identification document as provided for in Article 114(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 which includes a valid validation mark referred to in Article 92(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688; or |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(b)

in Chapter 8, in model EQUI-INTRA-CON, in the Notes to Part II, footnote (3) is replaced by the following:

‘(3)

Option only available in the case of either:

(a)

equine animals which are each accompanied by their single lifetime identification document as provided for in Article 114(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 which includes a valid validation mark referred to in Article 92(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688; or

| (b) | registered equine animals which are each accompanied by their single lifetime identification document as provided for in Article 114(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 which includes a valid license referred to in Article 92(2), point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688, or by its single lifetime identification document accompanied by the FEI Recognition Card together with the validation sticker.’; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

registered equine animals which are each accompanied by their single lifetime identification document as provided for in Article 114(1), point (c), of Regulation (EU) 2016/429 which includes a valid license referred to in Article 92(2), point (b), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688, or by its single lifetime identification document accompanied by the FEI Recognition Card together with the validation sticker.’;

| (c) | in Chapter 16, model POU-INTRA-DOC is corrected as follows:






  (i) | point II.1.4 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.4. | the day-old chicks described in Part I:






  (a) | show no clinical signs or reason for suspicion of listed diseases relevant for the species; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(c)

in Chapter 16, model POU-INTRA-DOC is corrected as follows:

(i)

point II.1.4 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.4.

the day-old chicks described in Part I:

(a)

show no clinical signs or reason for suspicion of listed diseases relevant for the species;

| (2)(3)either | [(b) have not been vaccinated against infection with Newcastle disease virus;] |
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(2)(3)either

[(b) have not been vaccinated against infection with Newcastle disease virus;]

| (2)(3)or | [(b) have been vaccinated against infection with Newcastle disease virus with [inactivated vaccines](2) [live attenuated vaccines that comply with the criteria of Annex VI to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688](2)

  ...
  (name of strain used in the vaccine)
  on ... (date) at the age of ... days;]’; |
| --- | --- |

(2)(3)or

[(b) have been vaccinated against infection with Newcastle disease virus with [inactivated vaccines](2) [live attenuated vaccines that comply with the criteria of Annex VI to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688](2)

...

(name of strain used in the vaccine)

on ... (date) at the age of ... days;]’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (4) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(4) | As the day-old chicks referred to in this animal health/official certificate have hatched from eggs which have entered the Union from a third country or territory, or zone thereof, the specific animal health requirements for movement and handling of those animals in the establishment of destination, laid down in Articles 112, 113 and 114 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, must be respected in the Member State of destination.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (4) is replaced by the following:

‘(4)

As the day-old chicks referred to in this animal health/official certificate have hatched from eggs which have entered the Union from a third country or territory, or zone thereof, the specific animal health requirements for movement and handling of those animals in the establishment of destination, laid down in Articles 112, 113 and 114 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, must be respected in the Member State of destination.’;

| (d) | in Chapter 17, in model POU-INTRA-X, point II.2.1 is replaced by the following:






  ‘(10)[II.2.1. | The Salmonella control programme referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and the specific requirements for the use of antimicrobials and vaccines laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1177/2006, have been applied to the flock of origin and the flock has been tested for Salmonella serotypes of public health significance:









  Identification of the flock | Age of the birds | Date of last sampling of the flock from which the testing result is known [dd/mm/yyyy] | Result of all testing in the flock(11) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| positive | negative |
| | | | | |

(d)

in Chapter 17, in model POU-INTRA-X, point II.2.1 is replaced by the following:

‘(10)[II.2.1.

The Salmonella control programme referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and the specific requirements for the use of antimicrobials and vaccines laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1177/2006, have been applied to the flock of origin and the flock has been tested for Salmonella serotypes of public health significance:

Identification of the flock

Age of the birds

Date of last sampling of the flock from which the testing result is known [dd/mm/yyyy]

Result of all testing in the flock(11)

positive

negative

For reasons other than the Salmonella control programme, within the period of 21 days prior to the date of movement of the consignment between Member States:

| (2)either | [antimicrobials were not administered to the breeding and productive poultry other than ratites;] |
| --- | --- |

(2)either

[antimicrobials were not administered to the breeding and productive poultry other than ratites;]

| (2)(12)or | [the following antimicrobials were administered to the breeding and productive poultry other than ratites: ...;]]’; |
| --- | --- |

(2)(12)or

[the following antimicrobials were administered to the breeding and productive poultry other than ratites: ...;]]’;

| (e) | in Chapter 18, model POU-INTRA-LT20 is corrected as follows:






  (i) | in Part II, point II.2.1.1 is replaced by the following:






  ‘(10)[II.2.1.1. | The Salmonella control programme referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and the specific requirements for the use of antimicrobials and vaccines laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1177/2006, have been applied to the flock of origin and the flock has been tested for Salmonella serotypes of public health significance:









  Identification of the flock | Age of the birds | Date of last sampling of the flock from which the testing result is known [dd/mm/yyyy] | Result of all testing in the flock(11) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| positive | negative |
| | | | | |

(e)

in Chapter 18, model POU-INTRA-LT20 is corrected as follows:

(i)

in Part II, point II.2.1.1 is replaced by the following:

‘(10)[II.2.1.1.

The Salmonella control programme referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and the specific requirements for the use of antimicrobials and vaccines laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1177/2006, have been applied to the flock of origin and the flock has been tested for Salmonella serotypes of public health significance:

Identification of the flock

Age of the birds

Date of last sampling of the flock from which the testing result is known [dd/mm/yyyy]

Result of all testing in the flock(11)

positive

negative

For reasons other than the Salmonella control programme, within the period of 21 days prior to the date of movement of the consignment between Member States:

| (1)
  either | [antimicrobials were not administered to the breeding and productive poultry other than ratites;] |
| --- | --- |

(1)
  either

[antimicrobials were not administered to the breeding and productive poultry other than ratites;]

| (1)(12)
  or | [the following antimicrobials were administered to the breeding and productive poultry other than ratites: ...;]]’; |
| --- | --- |

(1)(12)
  or

[the following antimicrobials were administered to the breeding and productive poultry other than ratites: ...;]]’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (14) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(14) | As the day-old chicks referred to in this animal health/official certificate have hatched from eggs which have entered the Union from a third country or territory, or zone thereof, the specific animal health requirements for movement and handling of those animals in the establishment of destination, laid down in Articles 112, 113 and 114 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, must be respected in the Member State of destination.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (14) is replaced by the following:

‘(14)

As the day-old chicks referred to in this animal health/official certificate have hatched from eggs which have entered the Union from a third country or territory, or zone thereof, the specific animal health requirements for movement and handling of those animals in the establishment of destination, laid down in Articles 112, 113 and 114 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, must be respected in the Member State of destination.’;

| (f) | in Chapter 23, in model BOV-SEM-A-INTRA, in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.30 | : | “Type” : Indicate semen.


  “Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Bos taurus
  ”, “
  Bison
  ” or “
  Bubalus bubalis
  ” as appropriate.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.


  “Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.2.8.5. and/or II.2.8.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.2.9.3.1. and/or II.2.9.3.2., if relevant.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(f)

in Chapter 23, in model BOV-SEM-A-INTRA, in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.30

:

“Type” : Indicate semen.

“Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Bos taurus
  ”, “
  Bison
  ” or “
  Bubalus bubalis
  ” as appropriate.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.

“Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.2.8.5. and/or II.2.8.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.2.9.3.1. and/or II.2.9.3.2., if relevant.’;

| (g) | in Chapter 26, model BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA is corrected as follows:






  (i) | in Part II, point II.2.5.1 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.2.5.1. | were kept on establishments not situated in a restricted zone established due to the occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease, infection with rinderpest virus, infection with Rift Valley fever virus, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia or lumpy skin disease or of an emerging disease relevant for bovine animals;’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(g)

in Chapter 26, model BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA is corrected as follows:

(i)

in Part II, point II.2.5.1 is replaced by the following:

‘II.2.5.1.

were kept on establishments not situated in a restricted zone established due to the occurrence of foot-and-mouth disease, infection with rinderpest virus, infection with Rift Valley fever virus, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia or lumpy skin disease or of an emerging disease relevant for bovine animals;’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.30 | : | “
  Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Bos taurus
  ”, “
  Bison bison
  ” or “
  Bubalus bubalis
  ” as appropriate.


  “Type” : Specify if oocytes, in vivo derived embryos, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.


  “Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.2.7.5. and/or II.2.7.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.2.8.3.1. and/or II.2.8.3.2., if relevant.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.30

:

“
  Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Bos taurus
  ”, “
  Bison bison
  ” or “
  Bubalus bubalis
  ” as appropriate.

“Type” : Specify if oocytes, in vivo derived embryos, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.

“Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.2.7.5. and/or II.2.7.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.2.8.3.1. and/or II.2.8.3.2., if relevant.’;

| (h) | in Chapter 30, in model OV/CAP-SEM-A-INTRA, in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.30 | : | “Type” : Indicate semen.


  “Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Ovis aries
  ” or “
  Capra hircus
  ” as appropriate.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.


  “Date of collection/production”
  : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre”
  : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre or, in the case of an establishment as referred in Article 13 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686, the unique registration number of the establishment where the semen was collected.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.2.8.5. and/or II.2.8.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.2.9.3.1. and/or II.2.9.3.2., if relevant.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(h)

in Chapter 30, in model OV/CAP-SEM-A-INTRA, in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.30

:

“Type” : Indicate semen.

“Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Ovis aries
  ” or “
  Capra hircus
  ” as appropriate.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.

“Date of collection/production”
  : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre”
  : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre or, in the case of an establishment as referred in Article 13 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686, the unique registration number of the establishment where the semen was collected.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.2.8.5. and/or II.2.8.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.2.9.3.1. and/or II.2.9.3.2., if relevant.’;

| (i) | in Chapter 33, in model OV/CAP-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA, in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.30 | : | “Type” : Specify if in vivo derived embryos, in vivo derived oocytes, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.


  “Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Ovis aries
  ” or “
  Capra hircus
  ” as appropriate.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.


  “Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.3.7.5. and/or II.3.7.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.3.8.3.1. and/or II.3.8.3.2., if relevant.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(i)

in Chapter 33, in model OV/CAP-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA, in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.30

:

“Type” : Specify if in vivo derived embryos, in vivo derived oocytes, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.

“Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Ovis aries
  ” or “
  Capra hircus
  ” as appropriate.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.

“Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.3.7.5. and/or II.3.7.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.3.8.3.1. and/or II.3.8.3.2., if relevant.’;

| (j) | in Chapter 45, model EQUI-SEM-A-INTRA is corrected and amended as follows:






  (i) | in Part II, point II.2.5.2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.2.5.2. | were kept on establishments where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported;’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(j)

in Chapter 45, model EQUI-SEM-A-INTRA is corrected and amended as follows:

(i)

in Part II, point II.2.5.2 is replaced by the following:

‘II.2.5.2.

were kept on establishments where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported;’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.30 | : | “Type”
  : Indicate semen.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.


  “Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate ‘Yes, see points II.2.8. and II.2.9’.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.30 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.30

:

“Type”
  : Indicate semen.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.

“Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate ‘Yes, see points II.2.8. and II.2.9’.’;

| (k) | in Chapter 49, in model EQUI-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA, point II.2.5.2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.2.5.2. | were kept on establishments where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported;’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(k)

in Chapter 49, in model EQUI-OOCYTES-EMB-A-INTRA, point II.2.5.2 is replaced by the following:

‘II.2.5.2.

were kept on establishments where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported;’;

| (l) | in Chapter 61, in model CANIS-FELIS-FERRETS-INTRA, point II.2.2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘(2)
  either | [II.2.2. The dogs, due to their intended destination(5) indicated in Box I.9, or in Box I.10 where regionalisation is applied:







  (2)
  either | [have been treated against Echinococcus multilocularis in accordance with Article 6 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/772.] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(l)

in Chapter 61, in model CANIS-FELIS-FERRETS-INTRA, point II.2.2 is replaced by the following:

‘(2)
  either

[II.2.2. The dogs, due to their intended destination(5) indicated in Box I.9, or in Box I.10 where regionalisation is applied:

(2)
  either

[have been treated against Echinococcus multilocularis in accordance with Article 6 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/772.]

| (2)
  or | [have not been treated against(6)
  Echinococcus multilocularis.]] |
| --- | --- |

(2)
  or

[have not been treated against(6)
  Echinococcus multilocularis.]]

| (2)
  or | [II.2.2. The animals are intended for direct transport in accordance with Article 54(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 to the confined establishment indicated in Box I.12 of Part I.]’; |
| --- | --- |

(2)
  or

[II.2.2. The animals are intended for direct transport in accordance with Article 54(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 to the confined establishment indicated in Box I.12 of Part I.]’;

| (2) | Annex II is amended and corrected as follows:






  (a) | in Chapter 4, model OV/CAP-X is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.2.2 and II.2.3 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.2.2. | have remained continuously:






  (i) | in the zone referred to in point II.2.1 since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of their dispatch to the Union, and |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(2)

Annex II is amended and corrected as follows:

(a)

in Chapter 4, model OV/CAP-X is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.2.2 and II.2.3 are replaced by the following:

‘II.2.2.

have remained continuously:

(i)

in the zone referred to in point II.2.1 since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of their dispatch to the Union, and

| (ii) | in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least 40 days prior to the date of their dispatch to the Union, into which during this period no ovine and caprine animals and no animals of other species listed for the same diseases as ovine and caprine animals have been introduced. |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least 40 days prior to the date of their dispatch to the Union, into which during this period no ovine and caprine animals and no animals of other species listed for the same diseases as ovine and caprine animals have been introduced.

| II.2.3. | had no contact with animals of a lower health status since birth or for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of their dispatch to the Union.’; |
| --- | --- |

II.2.3.

had no contact with animals of a lower health status since birth or for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of their dispatch to the Union.’;

| (ii) | point II.2.11.6 is replaced by the following:






  ‘either [II.2.11.6. | in which infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M.bovis, M.caprae and M.tuberculosis) has not been reported during a period of at least 42 days prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union](1)(8) |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

point II.2.11.6 is replaced by the following:

‘either [II.2.11.6.

in which infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M.bovis, M.caprae and M.tuberculosis) has not been reported during a period of at least 42 days prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union](1)(8)

| or [II.2.11.6. | subjected to surveillance to detect infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M.bovis, M.caprae and M.tuberculosis) in accordance with the procedures set out in points (1) and (2) of Part 1 of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 during a period of at least 12 months prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union and during this period:






  (i) | only caprine animals from establishments applying such surveillance have been introduced into the establishment; |
| --- | --- | --- |

or [II.2.11.6.

subjected to surveillance to detect infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M.bovis, M.caprae and M.tuberculosis) in accordance with the procedures set out in points (1) and (2) of Part 1 of Annex II to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 during a period of at least 12 months prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union and during this period:

(i)

only caprine animals from establishments applying such surveillance have been introduced into the establishment;

| (ii) | in the case where infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M.bovis, M.caprae and M.tuberculosis) has been reported in caprine animals kept on the establishment, measures were taken in accordance with point (3) of Part 1 of Annex II to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688].(1)(9)’; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

in the case where infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M.bovis, M.caprae and M.tuberculosis) has been reported in caprine animals kept on the establishment, measures were taken in accordance with point (3) of Part 1 of Annex II to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688].(1)(9)’;

| (iii) | points II.2.11.9 and II.2.11.10 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.2.11.9. | in which anthrax has not been reported for a period of at least 15 days prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

points II.2.11.9 and II.2.11.10 are replaced by the following:

‘II.2.11.9.

in which anthrax has not been reported for a period of at least 15 days prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union;

| either [II.2.11.10. | in which surra (Trypanosoma evansi) has not been reported for a period of at least 2 years prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union.] (1) |
| --- | --- |

either [II.2.11.10.

in which surra (Trypanosoma evansi) has not been reported for a period of at least 2 years prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union.] (1)

| or [II.2.11.10. | in which surra (Trypanosoma evansi) has not been reported for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union and where that disease was reported in the establishment of origin during the 2 years prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union, the establishment remained under restrictions until the infected animals were removed from the establishment and the remaining animals on the establishment were subjected with negative results to a test for surra (Trypanosoma evansi) as described in Article 9, point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 carried out on samples taken at least 6 months after the date the infected animals were removed from the establishment.] (1) |
| --- | --- |

or [II.2.11.10.

in which surra (Trypanosoma evansi) has not been reported for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union and where that disease was reported in the establishment of origin during the 2 years prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union, the establishment remained under restrictions until the infected animals were removed from the establishment and the remaining animals on the establishment were subjected with negative results to a test for surra (Trypanosoma evansi) as described in Article 9, point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 carried out on samples taken at least 6 months after the date the infected animals were removed from the establishment.] (1)

| [II.2.11.11. | in which Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported for a period of at least 6 months prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union.](9)’; |
| --- | --- |

[II.2.11.11.

in which Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported for a period of at least 6 months prior to the date of dispatch of the animals to the Union.](9)’;

| (iv) | the footnotes to Part II are replaced by the following:






  ‘(1) | Keep as appropriate. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

the footnotes to Part II are replaced by the following:

‘(1)

Keep as appropriate.

| (2) | Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (3) | Date of loading: it must not be a date prior to the date of authorisation of the zone for entry into the Union, or a date in a period when restriction measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of these animals from this zone. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Date of loading: it must not be a date prior to the date of authorisation of the zone for entry into the Union, or a date in a period when restriction measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of these animals from this zone.

| (4) | For zones with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

For zones with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (5) | For zones with entry BTV in column 7 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

For zones with entry BTV in column 7 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (6) | For zones with entry SF-BTV in column 7 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

For zones with entry SF-BTV in column 7 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (7) | For zones with entry SF-EHD in column 7 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

For zones with entry SF-EHD in column 7 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (8) | Only for ovine animals. |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Only for ovine animals.

| (9) | Only for caprine animals. |
| --- | --- |

(9)

Only for caprine animals.

| (10) | In accordance with Article 10 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. |
| --- | --- |

(10)

In accordance with Article 10 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692.

| (11) | Zones with entry BRU for ovine and caprine animals in column 7 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’ |
| --- | --- |

(11)

Zones with entry BRU for ovine and caprine animals in column 7 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’

| (b) | in Chapter 12, model EQUI-X is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.1.1 and II.1.2 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.1. | is not intended for slaughter for human consumption and not intended for slaughter in the framework of the eradication of a disease communicable to equine animals, and







  (1)
  either | [is a registered equine animal, as defined in Article 2, point (12), of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692.] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(b)

in Chapter 12, model EQUI-X is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.1.1 and II.1.2 are replaced by the following:

‘II.1.1.

is not intended for slaughter for human consumption and not intended for slaughter in the framework of the eradication of a disease communicable to equine animals, and

(1)
  either

[is a registered equine animal, as defined in Article 2, point (12), of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692.]

| (1)
  or | [is a registered horse as defined in Article 2, point (12), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692] |
| --- | --- |

(1)
  or

[is a registered horse as defined in Article 2, point (12), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692]

| (1)
  or | [is an equine animal other than a registered equine animal or a registered horse.] |
| --- | --- |

(1)
  or

[is an equine animal other than a registered equine animal or a registered horse.]

| II.1.2. | has not shown signs or symptoms of diseases listed for equine animals in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 during the clinical examination carried out on ... (insert date dd/mm/yyyy)(2), this date being within the 24 hour period or, in the case of a registered horse, within the 48 hour period or on the last working day prior to the departure of the animal from the registered establishment.’; |
| --- | --- |

II.1.2.

has not shown signs or symptoms of diseases listed for equine animals in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 during the clinical examination carried out on ... (insert date dd/mm/yyyy)(2), this date being within the 24 hour period or, in the case of a registered horse, within the 48 hour period or on the last working day prior to the departure of the animal from the registered establishment.’;

| (ii) | the notes to Part I are replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.8 | : | Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Box reference I.27 | : | “Identification system”
  : The animal must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, or be identified by an alternative method provided it is recorded in the identification document (passport) of the animal as referred to in Article 21(2), point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. Specify the identification system and the anatomic place used on the animal. If a passport accompanies the animal, its number must be stated and the name of the competent authority which validated it.’; |

(ii)

the notes to Part I are replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.8

:

Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

Box reference I.27

:

“Identification system”
  : The animal must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, or be identified by an alternative method provided it is recorded in the identification document (passport) of the animal as referred to in Article 21(2), point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. Specify the identification system and the anatomic place used on the animal. If a passport accompanies the animal, its number must be stated and the name of the competent authority which validated it.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) to (8) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.
  The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) to (8) are replaced by the following:

‘(2)

The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (3) | Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (4) | Tests for glanders, surra, dourine, equine infectious anaemia and Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for Equine Diseases other than African horse sickness: https://sitesv2.anses.fr/en/minisite/equine-diseases/sop |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Tests for glanders, surra, dourine, equine infectious anaemia and Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for Equine Diseases other than African horse sickness: https://sitesv2.anses.fr/en/minisite/equine-diseases/sop

| (5) | Zone of the country or territory authorised for entry into the Union as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 5 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Zone of the country or territory authorised for entry into the Union as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 5 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (6) | Only authorised if the country of dispatch is assigned to Sanitary Group G. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Only authorised if the country of dispatch is assigned to Sanitary Group G.

| (7) | Statements that relate entirely and exclusively to a Sanitary Group different from the Sanitary Group to which the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch is assigned, may be left out, provided that the numbering of the subsequent statements is maintained. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Statements that relate entirely and exclusively to a Sanitary Group different from the Sanitary Group to which the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch is assigned, may be left out, provided that the numbering of the subsequent statements is maintained.

| (8) | Tests for African horse sickness described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for African horse sickness:
  https://www.mapa.gob.es/en/ganaderia/temas/laboratorios/referencia-union-europea-oie/diagnostico/default.aspx’; |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Tests for African horse sickness described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for African horse sickness:

https://www.mapa.gob.es/en/ganaderia/temas/laboratorios/referencia-union-europea-oie/diagnostico/default.aspx’;

| (iv) | in the Declaration by the operator responsible for the entry into the Union of the consignment of equine animal not intended for slaughter, footnote (1) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(1) | Identification system: The animal must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, or be identified by an alternative method provided it is recorded in identification document (passport) of the animal as referred to in Article 21(2), point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. Specify the identification system (such as ear tag, transponder) and the anatomic place used on the animal.
  If a passport accompanies the animal, its number must be stated and the name of the competent authority which validated it.

  Age: Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy).

  Sex (M = male, F = female, C = castrated).’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

in the Declaration by the operator responsible for the entry into the Union of the consignment of equine animal not intended for slaughter, footnote (1) is replaced by the following:

‘(1)

Identification system: The animal must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, or be identified by an alternative method provided it is recorded in identification document (passport) of the animal as referred to in Article 21(2), point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. Specify the identification system (such as ear tag, transponder) and the anatomic place used on the animal.

If a passport accompanies the animal, its number must be stated and the name of the competent authority which validated it.

Age: Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy).

Sex (M = male, F = female, C = castrated).’;

| (c) | in Chapter 13, model EQUI-Y is corrected as follows:






  (i) | point II.1.2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.2. | have not shown signs or symptoms of diseases listed for equine animals in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 during the clinical examination carried out on ... (insert date dd/mm/yyyy)(2), this date being within the 24 hour period prior to departure:








  (3)either | [from the registered establishment of origin in the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch;] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(c)

in Chapter 13, model EQUI-Y is corrected as follows:

(i)

point II.1.2 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.2.

have not shown signs or symptoms of diseases listed for equine animals in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 during the clinical examination carried out on ... (insert date dd/mm/yyyy)(2), this date being within the 24 hour period prior to departure:

(3)either

[from the registered establishment of origin in the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch;]

| (3)or | [from the establishment approved for conducting assembly operations of equine animals by the competent authority in the country or territory of dispatch in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as those laid down in Article 5 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2035;]’; |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[from the establishment approved for conducting assembly operations of equine animals by the competent authority in the country or territory of dispatch in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as those laid down in Article 5 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2035;]’;

| (ii) | the Notes to Part I are replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.8 | : | Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Box reference I.27 | : | “Identification system”
  : The animals must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 which permits to link the animals to the animal health/official certificate. Specify the identification system and the anatomic place used on the animals.’; |

(ii)

the Notes to Part I are replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.8

:

Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

Box reference I.27

:

“Identification system”
  : The animals must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 which permits to link the animals to the animal health/official certificate. Specify the identification system and the anatomic place used on the animals.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) to (4) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.
  The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animals were loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) to (4) are replaced by the following:

‘(2)

The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animals were loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (3) | Delete as appropriate. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Delete as appropriate.

| (4) | Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (iv) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (7) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(7) | Tests for African horse sickness described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for African horse sickness:
  https://www.mapa.gob.es/en/ganaderia/temas/laboratorios/referencia-union-europea-oie/diagnostico/default.aspx’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (7) is replaced by the following:

‘(7)

Tests for African horse sickness described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for African horse sickness:

https://www.mapa.gob.es/en/ganaderia/temas/laboratorios/referencia-union-europea-oie/diagnostico/default.aspx’;

| (v) | in the Declaration by the operator responsible for the entry into the Union of the consignment of equine animals intended for slaughter, footnote (1) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(1) | Identification system: The animals must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 which permits to link the animals to the animal health/official certificate. Specify the identification system (such as ear tag, transponder) and the anatomic place used on the animals.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(v)

in the Declaration by the operator responsible for the entry into the Union of the consignment of equine animals intended for slaughter, footnote (1) is replaced by the following:

‘(1)

Identification system: The animals must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 which permits to link the animals to the animal health/official certificate. Specify the identification system (such as ear tag, transponder) and the anatomic place used on the animals.’;

| (d) | in Chapter 14, model EQUI-TRANSIT-X is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.1.1 and II.1.2 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.1. | is not intended for slaughter for human consumption and not intended for slaughter in the framework of the eradication of a disease communicable to equine animals, and







  (1)
  either | [is a registered equine animal, as defined in Article 2, point (12), of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692.] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(d)

in Chapter 14, model EQUI-TRANSIT-X is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.1.1 and II.1.2 are replaced by the following:

‘II.1.1.

is not intended for slaughter for human consumption and not intended for slaughter in the framework of the eradication of a disease communicable to equine animals, and

(1)
  either

[is a registered equine animal, as defined in Article 2, point (12), of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692.]

| (1)
  or | [is a registered horse as defined in Article 2, point (12), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692.] |
| --- | --- |

(1)
  or

[is a registered horse as defined in Article 2, point (12), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692.]

| (1)
  or | [is an equine animal other than a registered equine animal or a registered horse.] |
| --- | --- |

(1)
  or

[is an equine animal other than a registered equine animal or a registered horse.]

| II.1.2. | has not shown signs or symptoms of diseases listed for equine animals in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 during the clinical examination carried out on ... (insert date dd/mm/yyyy)(2), this date being within the 24 hour period, or in the case of a registered horse within the 48 hour period or on the last working day, prior to departure from the registered establishment.’; |
| --- | --- |

II.1.2.

has not shown signs or symptoms of diseases listed for equine animals in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 during the clinical examination carried out on ... (insert date dd/mm/yyyy)(2), this date being within the 24 hour period, or in the case of a registered horse within the 48 hour period or on the last working day, prior to departure from the registered establishment.’;

| (ii) | the Notes to Part I are replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.8 | : | Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Box reference I.27 | : | “Identification system”
  : The animal must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, or be identified by an alternative method provided it is recorded in the identification document (passport) of the animal as referred to in Article 21(2), point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. Specify the identification system and the anatomic place used on the animal. If a passport accompanies the animal, its number must be stated and the name of the competent authority which validated it.’; |

(ii)

the Notes to Part I are replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.8

:

Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

Box reference I.27

:

“Identification system”
  : The animal must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, or be identified by an alternative method provided it is recorded in the identification document (passport) of the animal as referred to in Article 21(2), point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. Specify the identification system and the anatomic place used on the animal. If a passport accompanies the animal, its number must be stated and the name of the competent authority which validated it.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) to (8) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.
  The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) to (8) are replaced by the following:

‘(2)

The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (3) | Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (4) | Tests for glanders, surra, dourine, equine infectious anaemia and Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for Equine Diseases other than African horse sickness: https://sitesv2.anses.fr/en/minisite/equine-diseases/sop |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Tests for glanders, surra, dourine, equine infectious anaemia and Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for Equine Diseases other than African horse sickness: https://sitesv2.anses.fr/en/minisite/equine-diseases/sop

| (5) | Zone of country or territory authorised for entry into the Union as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 5 of the table Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Zone of country or territory authorised for entry into the Union as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 5 of the table Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (6) | Only authorised if country of dispatch is assigned to Sanitary Group G. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Only authorised if country of dispatch is assigned to Sanitary Group G.

| (7) | Statements that relate entirely and exclusively to a Sanitary Group different from the Sanitary Group to which the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch is assigned, may be left out, provided that the numbering of the subsequent statements is maintained. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Statements that relate entirely and exclusively to a Sanitary Group different from the Sanitary Group to which the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch is assigned, may be left out, provided that the numbering of the subsequent statements is maintained.

| (8) | Tests for African horse sickness described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for African horse sickness:
  https://www.mapa.gob.es/en/ganaderia/temas/laboratorios/referencia-union-europea-oie/diagnostico/default.aspx’; |
| --- | --- |

(8)

Tests for African horse sickness described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for African horse sickness:

https://www.mapa.gob.es/en/ganaderia/temas/laboratorios/referencia-union-europea-oie/diagnostico/default.aspx’;

| (iv) | in the Declaration by the operator responsible for the transit through the Union of the consignment of equine animal not intended for slaughter, footnote (1) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(1) | Identification system: The animal must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, or be identified by an alternative method provided it is recorded in the identification document (passport) of the animal as referred to in Article 21(2), point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. Specify the identification system (such as ear tag, transponder) and the anatomic place used on the animal.
  If a passport accompanies the animal, its number must be stated and the name of the competent authority which validated it.

  Age: Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy).

  Sex (M = male, F = female, C = castrated).’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

in the Declaration by the operator responsible for the transit through the Union of the consignment of equine animal not intended for slaughter, footnote (1) is replaced by the following:

‘(1)

Identification system: The animal must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, or be identified by an alternative method provided it is recorded in the identification document (passport) of the animal as referred to in Article 21(2), point (b)(i), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692. Specify the identification system (such as ear tag, transponder) and the anatomic place used on the animal.

If a passport accompanies the animal, its number must be stated and the name of the competent authority which validated it.

Age: Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy).

Sex (M = male, F = female, C = castrated).’;

| (e) | in Chapter 15, model EQUI-TRANSIT-Y is corrected as follows:






  (i) | point II.1.2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.2. | have not shown signs or symptoms of diseases listed for equine animals in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 during the clinical examination carried out on ... (insert date dd/mm/yyyy)(2), this date being within the 24 hour period prior to departure:








  (3)either | [from the registered establishment of origin in the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch;] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(e)

in Chapter 15, model EQUI-TRANSIT-Y is corrected as follows:

(i)

point II.1.2 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.2.

have not shown signs or symptoms of diseases listed for equine animals in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 during the clinical examination carried out on ... (insert date dd/mm/yyyy)(2), this date being within the 24 hour period prior to departure:

(3)either

[from the registered establishment of origin in the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch;]

| (3)or | [from the establishment approved for conducting assembly operations of equine animals by the competent authority in the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as those laid down in Article 5 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2035;]’; |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[from the establishment approved for conducting assembly operations of equine animals by the competent authority in the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch in accordance with requirements at least as stringent as those laid down in Article 5 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2035;]’;

| (ii) | the Notes to Part I are replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.8 | : | Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 to Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Box reference I.27 | : | “Identification system”: The animals must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 which permits to link the animals to the animal health/official certificate. Specify the identification system and the anatomic place used on the animals.’; |

(ii)

the Notes to Part I are replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.8

:

Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 to Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

Box reference I.27

:

“Identification system”: The animals must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 which permits to link the animals to the animal health/official certificate. Specify the identification system and the anatomic place used on the animals.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) to (4) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.
  The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animals were loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country or territory, or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) to (4) are replaced by the following:

‘(2)

The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animals were loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country or territory, or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (3) | Delete as appropriate. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Delete as appropriate.

| (4) | Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (iv) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (7) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(7) | Tests for African horse sickness described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for African horse sickness:
  https://www.mapa.gob.es/en/ganaderia/temas/laboratorios/referencia-union-europea-oie/diagnostico/default.aspx’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (7) is replaced by the following:

‘(7)

Tests for African horse sickness described by the European Union Reference Laboratory for African horse sickness:

https://www.mapa.gob.es/en/ganaderia/temas/laboratorios/referencia-union-europea-oie/diagnostico/default.aspx’;

| (v) | in the Declaration by the operator responsible for the transit through the Union of the consignment of equine animals intended for slaughter, footnote (1) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(1) | Identification system: The animals must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, which permits to link the animals to the animal health/official certificate. Specify the identification system (such as ear tag, transponder) and the anatomic place used on the animal.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(v)

in the Declaration by the operator responsible for the transit through the Union of the consignment of equine animals intended for slaughter, footnote (1) is replaced by the following:

‘(1)

Identification system: The animals must be individually identified with one of the methods of identification laid down in Article 21(2), point (a), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692, which permits to link the animals to the animal health/official certificate. Specify the identification system (such as ear tag, transponder) and the anatomic place used on the animal.’;

| (f) | in Chapter 16, model EQUI-RE-ENTRY-30 is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.2.4 to II.2.7 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.2.4. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:








  (3)either | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(f)

in Chapter 16, model EQUI-RE-ENTRY-30 is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.2.4 to II.2.7 are replaced by the following:

‘II.2.4.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)either

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]

| (3)or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure, and








  (3)either | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported in the establishment of dispatch during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure, and

(3)either

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported in the establishment of dispatch during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)or | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has been reported in the establishment during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:








  (3)either | [until the remaining equine animals in the establishment have been subjected to a complement fixation test for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders)(4), carried out, with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5, on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has been reported in the establishment during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)either

[until the remaining equine animals in the establishment have been subjected to a complement fixation test for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders)(4), carried out, with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5, on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed.]]]

| (3)or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was killed and destroyed.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was killed and destroyed.]]]

| II.2.5. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:








  (3)either | [surra has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.5.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)either

[surra has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]

| (3)or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for surra recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and








  (3)either | [surra has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 months period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for surra recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and

(3)either

[surra has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 months period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)or | [surra has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:








  (3)either | [until the remaining animals in the establishment have been subjected to an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for trypanosomosis or card agglutination test for trypanosomosis (CATT) at a serum dilution of 1 in 4(4) carried out, with negative results, on samples taken at least six months after the date the last infected animal has been removed from the establishment.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[surra has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)either

[until the remaining animals in the establishment have been subjected to an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for trypanosomosis or card agglutination test for trypanosomosis (CATT) at a serum dilution of 1 in 4(4) carried out, with negative results, on samples taken at least six months after the date the last infected animal has been removed from the establishment.]]]

| (3)or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last animal of listed species on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last animal of listed species on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]]

| II.2.6. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:








  (3)either | [dourine has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.6.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)either

[dourine has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]

| (3)or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for dourine recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and








  (3)either | [dourine has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for dourine recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and

(3)either

[dourine has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)or | [dourine has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:








  (3)either | [until the remaining equine animals in the establishment, except castrated male equine animals, have been subjected to a complement fixation test for dourine, carried out with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5(4) on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed or slaughtered, or the infected entire male equine animals have been castrated.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[dourine has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)either

[until the remaining equine animals in the establishment, except castrated male equine animals, have been subjected to a complement fixation test for dourine, carried out with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5(4) on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed or slaughtered, or the infected entire male equine animals have been castrated.]]]

| (3)or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]]

| II.2.7. | The equine animal described in Part I has not been vaccinated against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis during the 60 day period prior to the date of its departure, and








  (3)either | [it comes from an establishment situated in a country or territory in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.7.

The equine animal described in Part I has not been vaccinated against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis during the 60 day period prior to the date of its departure, and

(3)either

[it comes from an establishment situated in a country or territory in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]

| (3)or | [it comes from an establishment in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the six month period prior to the date of its departure and which is situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which a surveillance and eradication programme for Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]’; |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[it comes from an establishment in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the six month period prior to the date of its departure and which is situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which a surveillance and eradication programme for Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.8 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.8 | : | Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.8 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.8

:

Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (1) to (2) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(1) | The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.
  The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (1) to (2) are replaced by the following:

‘(1)

The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (2) | Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (g) | in Chapter 17, model EQUI-RE-ENTRY-90-COMP is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.2.4 to II.2.7 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.2.4. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:








  (3)either | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(g)

in Chapter 17, model EQUI-RE-ENTRY-90-COMP is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.2.4 to II.2.7 are replaced by the following:

‘II.2.4.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)either

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]

| (3)or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure, and








  (3)either | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported in the establishment of dispatch during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure, and

(3)either

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported in the establishment of dispatch during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)or | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has been reported in the establishment during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:








  (3)either | [until the remaining equine animals in the establishment have been subjected to a complement fixation test for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders)(4), carried out, with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5, on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has been reported in the establishment during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)either

[until the remaining equine animals in the establishment have been subjected to a complement fixation test for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders)(4), carried out, with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5, on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed.]]]

| (3)or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was killed and destroyed.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was killed and destroyed.]]]

| II.2.5. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:








  (3)either | [surra has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.5.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)either

[surra has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure.]

| (3)or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for surra recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and








  (3)either | [surra has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 months period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for surra recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and

(3)either

[surra has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 months period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)or | [surra has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:








  (3)either | [until the remaining animals in the establishment have been subjected to an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for trypanosomosis or card agglutination test for trypanosomosis (CATT) at a serum dilution of 1 in 4(4) carried out, with negative results, on samples taken at least six months after the date the last infected animal has been removed from the establishment.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[surra has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)either

[until the remaining animals in the establishment have been subjected to an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for trypanosomosis or card agglutination test for trypanosomosis (CATT) at a serum dilution of 1 in 4(4) carried out, with negative results, on samples taken at least six months after the date the last infected animal has been removed from the establishment.]]]

| (3)or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last animal of listed species on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last animal of listed species on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]]

| II.2.6. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:








  (3)either | [dourine has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.6.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)either

[dourine has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]

| (3)or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for dourine recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and








  (3)either | [dourine has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for dourine recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and

(3)either

[dourine has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)or | [dourine has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:








  (3)either | [until the remaining equine animals in the establishment, except castrated male equine animals, have been subjected to a complement fixation test for dourine, carried out with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5(4) on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed or slaughtered, or the infected entire male equine animals have been castrated.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[dourine has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)either

[until the remaining equine animals in the establishment, except castrated male equine animals, have been subjected to a complement fixation test for dourine, carried out with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5(4) on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed or slaughtered, or the infected entire male equine animals have been castrated.]]]

| (3)or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]]

| II.2.7. | The equine animal described in Part I has not been vaccinated against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis during the 60 day period prior to the date of its departure, and








  (3)either | [it comes from an establishment situated in a country or territory in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.7.

The equine animal described in Part I has not been vaccinated against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis during the 60 day period prior to the date of its departure, and

(3)either

[it comes from an establishment situated in a country or territory in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]

| (3)or | [it comes from an establishment in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the six month period prior to the date of its departure and which is situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which a surveillance and eradication programme for Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]’; |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[it comes from an establishment in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the six month period prior to the date of its departure and which is situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which a surveillance and eradication programme for Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.8 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.8 | : | Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.8 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.8

:

Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (1) to (2) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(1) | The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.
  The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (1) to (2) are replaced by the following:

‘(1)

The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (2) | Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (h) | in Chapter 18, model EQUI- RE-ENTRY-90-RACE is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.2.4 to II.2.7 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.2.4. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:








  (3)either | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(h)

in Chapter 18, model EQUI- RE-ENTRY-90-RACE is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.2.4 to II.2.7 are replaced by the following:

‘II.2.4.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)either

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]

| (3)or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure, and








  (3)either | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported in the establishment of dispatch during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure, and

(3)either

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has not been reported in the establishment of dispatch during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)or | [infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has been reported in the establishment during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:








  (3)either | [until the remaining equine animals in the establishment have been subjected to a complement fixation test for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders)(4), carried out, with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5, on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders) has been reported in the establishment during the 36 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)either

[until the remaining equine animals in the establishment have been subjected to a complement fixation test for infection with Burkholderia mallei (glanders)(4), carried out, with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5, on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed.]]]

| (3)or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was killed and destroyed.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was killed and destroyed.]]]

| II.2.5. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:








  (3)either | [surra has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.5.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)either

[surra has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure.]

| (3)or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for surra recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and








  (3)either | [surra has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 months period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for surra recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and

(3)either

[surra has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 months period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)or | [surra has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:








  (3)either | [until the remaining animals in the establishment have been subjected to an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for trypanosomosis or card agglutination test for trypanosomosis (CATT) at a serum dilution of 1 in 4(4) carried out, with negative results, on samples taken at least six months after the date the last infected animal has been removed from the establishment.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)or

[surra has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)either

[until the remaining animals in the establishment have been subjected to an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for trypanosomosis or card agglutination test for trypanosomosis (CATT) at a serum dilution of 1 in 4(4) carried out, with negative results, on samples taken at least six months after the date the last infected animal has been removed from the establishment.]]]

| (3)or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last animal of listed species on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last animal of listed species on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]]

| II.2.6. | The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:







  (3)
  either | [dourine has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.6.

The equine animal described in Part I comes from an establishment situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which:

(3)
  either

[dourine has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]

| (3)
  or | [a surveillance and eradication programme for dourine recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and







  (3)
  either | [dourine has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)
  or

[a surveillance and eradication programme for dourine recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and

(3)
  either

[dourine has not been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal.]]

| (3)
  or | [dourine has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:







  (3)
  either | [until the remaining equine animals in the establishment, except castrated male equine animals, have been subjected to a complement fixation test for dourine, carried out with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5(4) on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed or slaughtered, or the infected entire male equine animals have been castrated.]]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(3)
  or

[dourine has been reported in the establishment during the 24 month period prior to the date of departure of the animal, and following the last outbreak, the establishment has remained under movement restrictions:

(3)
  either

[until the remaining equine animals in the establishment, except castrated male equine animals, have been subjected to a complement fixation test for dourine, carried out with negative results at a serum dilution of 1 in 5(4) on samples taken at least six months after the date the infected animals have been killed and destroyed or slaughtered, or the infected entire male equine animals have been castrated.]]]

| (3)
  or | [for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]] |
| --- | --- |

(3)
  or

[for a period of at least 30 days from the date of cleaning and disinfection of the establishment, after the last equine animal on the establishment was either killed and destroyed or slaughtered.]]]

| II.2.7. | The equine animal described in Part I has not been vaccinated against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis during the 60 day period prior to the date of its departure, and







  (3)
  either | [it comes from an establishment situated in a country or territory in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.] |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.2.7.

The equine animal described in Part I has not been vaccinated against Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis during the 60 day period prior to the date of its departure, and

(3)
  either

[it comes from an establishment situated in a country or territory in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]

| (3)
  or | [it comes from an establishment in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the six month period prior to the date of its departure and which is situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which a surveillance and eradication programme for Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]’; |
| --- | --- |

(3)
  or

[it comes from an establishment in which Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has not been reported during the six month period prior to the date of its departure and which is situated in a country, territory or zone thereof in which a surveillance and eradication programme for Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis recognised by the Union(1) has been carried out during the 24 month period prior to the date of its departure.]’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.8 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.8 | : | Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.8 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.8

:

Provide the code of the country, territory or zone thereof of dispatch as appearing in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (1) and (2) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(1) | The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.
  The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (1) and (2) are replaced by the following:

‘(1)

The certificate must be issued within the period of 10 days prior to the date of arrival of the consignment at the border control post; in the case of transport by sea, the period may be extended by an additional period corresponding to the duration of the journey by sea.

The entry into the Union shall not be allowed when the animal was loaded either prior to the date of authorisation for entry into the Union from the respective country, territory or zone thereof referred to in point II.2.1., or during a period where restrictive measures have been adopted by the Union against the entry into the Union of equine animals from this country, territory or zone thereof. Check against columns 8 and 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (2) | Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Code of the country, territory or zone thereof and the Sanitary Group as appearing respectively in columns 2 and 3 of the table in Part 1 of Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (i) | in Chapter 19, in model CONFINED-RUM, Section 2 is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.1.2 and II.1.3 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.2. | have remained continuously in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of dispatch to the Union. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(i)

in Chapter 19, in model CONFINED-RUM, Section 2 is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.1.2 and II.1.3 are replaced by the following:

‘II.1.2.

have remained continuously in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.

| II.1.3. | have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status for a period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union, or since birth if the animals are less than 30 days of age, and during their transport from the approved confined establishment of origin to the place of dispatch to the Union.’; |
| --- | --- |

II.1.3.

have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status for a period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union, or since birth if the animals are less than 30 days of age, and during their transport from the approved confined establishment of origin to the place of dispatch to the Union.’;

| (ii) | point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.6. | have not been unloaded in any place that does not comply with the requirements laid down in point II.1.11. since they were dispatched from their establishment of origin until their dispatch to the Union and during that period they have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.6.

have not been unloaded in any place that does not comply with the requirements laid down in point II.1.11. since they were dispatched from their establishment of origin until their dispatch to the Union and during that period they have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:

‘(2)

Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (j) | in Chapter 20, in model CONFINED-SUI, Section 2 is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.1.2 and II.1.3 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.2. | have remained continuously in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of dispatch to the Union. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(j)

in Chapter 20, in model CONFINED-SUI, Section 2 is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.1.2 and II.1.3 are replaced by the following:

‘II.1.2.

have remained continuously in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.

| II.1.3. | have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status for a period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union, or since birth if the animals are less than 30 days of age, and during their transport from the approved confined establishment of origin to the place of dispatch to the Union.’; |
| --- | --- |

II.1.3.

have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status for a period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union, or since birth if the animals are less than 30 days of age, and during their transport from the approved confined establishment of origin to the place of dispatch to the Union.’;

| (ii) | point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.6. | have not been unloaded in any place that does not comply with the requirements laid down in point II.1.11. since they were dispatched from their establishment of origin until their dispatch to the Union and during that period they have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.6.

have not been unloaded in any place that does not comply with the requirements laid down in point II.1.11. since they were dispatched from their establishment of origin until their dispatch to the Union and during that period they have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status.’;

| (iii) | point II.1.14 is replaced by the following:






  ‘
  (1)(4)
  [
  either (1)
  [II.1.14. | come from a zone in which at the date of issue of this certificate African swine fever has not been reported during the preceding 12 month period.]] |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

point II.1.14 is replaced by the following:

‘
  (1)(4)
  [
  either (1)
  [II.1.14.

come from a zone in which at the date of issue of this certificate African swine fever has not been reported during the preceding 12 month period.]]

| or (1)
  [II.1.14. | have undergone a virology and serology test for the detection of African swine fever and in accordance with the test prescribed for international trade in the OIE Terrestrial Manual, carried out on samples taken during the period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.]]’; |
| --- | --- |

or (1)
  [II.1.14.

have undergone a virology and serology test for the detection of African swine fever and in accordance with the test prescribed for international trade in the OIE Terrestrial Manual, carried out on samples taken during the period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.]]’;

| (iv) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replace by the following:






  ‘(2) | Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replace by the following:

‘(2)

Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (k) | in Chapter 21, in model CONFINED-TRE, Section 2 is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.1.2 and II.1.3 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.2. | have remained continuously in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of dispatch to the Union. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(k)

in Chapter 21, in model CONFINED-TRE, Section 2 is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.1.2 and II.1.3 are replaced by the following:

‘II.1.2.

have remained continuously in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.

| II.1.3. | have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status for a period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union, or since birth if the animals are less than 30 days of age, and during their transport from the approved confined establishment of origin to the place of dispatch to the Union.’; |
| --- | --- |

II.1.3.

have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status for a period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union, or since birth if the animals are less than 30 days of age, and during their transport from the approved confined establishment of origin to the place of dispatch to the Union.’;

| (ii) | point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.6. | have not been unloaded in any place that does not comply with the requirements laid down in point II.1.11. since they were dispatched from their establishment of origin until their dispatch to the Union and during that period they have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.6.

have not been unloaded in any place that does not comply with the requirements laid down in point II.1.11. since they were dispatched from their establishment of origin until their dispatch to the Union and during that period they have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replace by the following:






  ‘(2) | Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replace by the following:

‘(2)

Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (l) | in Chapter 22, model CONFINED-HIPPO is corrected as follows:






  (i) | points II.1.2 and II.1.3 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.2. | have remained continuously in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of dispatch to the Union. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(l)

in Chapter 22, model CONFINED-HIPPO is corrected as follows:

(i)

points II.1.2 and II.1.3 are replaced by the following:

‘II.1.2.

have remained continuously in the establishment of origin since birth or for a period of at least six months prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.

| II.1.3. | have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status for a period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union, or since birth if the animals are less than 30 days of age, and during their transport from the approved confined establishment of origin to the place of dispatch to the Union.’; |
| --- | --- |

II.1.3.

have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status for a period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union, or since birth if the animals are less than 30 days of age, and during their transport from the approved confined establishment of origin to the place of dispatch to the Union.’;

| (ii) | point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.6. | have not been unloaded in any place that does not comply with the requirements laid down in point II.1.11. since they were dispatched from their establishment of origin until their dispatch to the Union and during that period they have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.6.

have not been unloaded in any place that does not comply with the requirements laid down in point II.1.11. since they were dispatched from their establishment of origin until their dispatch to the Union and during that period they have not been in contact with animals of a lower health status.’;

| (iii) | points II.1.11.3 to II.1.11.5 are replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.11.3. | in which at the date of issue of this animal health certificate the following diseases have not been reported during the preceding six month period:






  — | foot and mouth disease, |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

points II.1.11.3 to II.1.11.5 are replaced by the following:

‘II.1.11.3.

in which at the date of issue of this animal health certificate the following diseases have not been reported during the preceding six month period:

—

foot and mouth disease,

| — | infection with rinderpest virus, |
| --- | --- |

—

infection with rinderpest virus,

| — | infection with Rift Valley fever virus, |
| --- | --- |

—

infection with Rift Valley fever virus,

| — | infection with Brucella abortus, B. melitensis and B. suis, |
| --- | --- |

—

infection with Brucella abortus, B. melitensis and B. suis,

| — | infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M. bovis, M.caprae, M.Tuberculosis), |
| --- | --- |

—

infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M. bovis, M.caprae, M.Tuberculosis),

| II.1.11.4. | in which at the date of issue of this animal health certificate surra (Trypanosoma evansi) and anthrax have not been reported during the period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union. |
| --- | --- |

II.1.11.4.

in which at the date of issue of this animal health certificate surra (Trypanosoma evansi) and anthrax have not been reported during the period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.

| II.1.11.5. | around which, in an area with a 10 km radius, including where appropriate the territory of a neighbouring country, none of the following listed diseases has been reported during the period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union:






  — | foot and mouth disease, |
| --- | --- | --- |

II.1.11.5.

around which, in an area with a 10 km radius, including where appropriate the territory of a neighbouring country, none of the following listed diseases has been reported during the period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union:

—

foot and mouth disease,

| — | infection with rinderpest virus, |
| --- | --- |

—

infection with rinderpest virus,

| — | infection with Brucella abortus, B. melitensis and B. suis, |
| --- | --- |

—

infection with Brucella abortus, B. melitensis and B. suis,

| — | infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M. bovis, M.caprae, M.Tuberculosis). |
| --- | --- |

—

infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (M. bovis, M.caprae, M.Tuberculosis).

| II.1.11.6. | around which, in an area with a 150 km radius, including where appropriate the territory of a neighbouring country, infection with Rift Valley fever virus has not been reported during the period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.’; |
| --- | --- |

II.1.11.6.

around which, in an area with a 150 km radius, including where appropriate the territory of a neighbouring country, infection with Rift Valley fever virus has not been reported during the period of 30 days prior to the date of dispatch to the Union.’;

| (iv) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replace by the following:






  ‘(2) | Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iv)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replace by the following:

‘(2)

Code of the zone as it appears in column 2 of the table in Part 1 of Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (m) | in Chapter 34a, model RACING PIGEONS-IMMEDIATE RELEASE is corrected as follows:






  (i) | point I.18 is replaced by the following:









  ‘I.18 | Transport conditions | ☐ | Ambient’ |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(m)

in Chapter 34a, model RACING PIGEONS-IMMEDIATE RELEASE is corrected as follows:

(i)

point I.18 is replaced by the following:

‘I.18

Transport conditions

☐

Ambient’

| (ii) | point II.1.2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.2. | come from the establishment indicated in Box I.11 registered by the competent authority of the third country or territory of origin or zone thereof, and:






  (a) | within a 10 km radius of which, including, where appropriate, the territory of a neighbouring country, there has been no outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza or infection with Newcastle disease virus for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of loading for dispatch to the Union; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

point II.1.2 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.2.

come from the establishment indicated in Box I.11 registered by the competent authority of the third country or territory of origin or zone thereof, and:

(a)

within a 10 km radius of which, including, where appropriate, the territory of a neighbouring country, there has been no outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza or infection with Newcastle disease virus for a period of at least 30 days prior to the date of loading for dispatch to the Union;

| (b) | in which the vaccination against infection with Newcastle disease virus is carried out.’; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in which the vaccination against infection with Newcastle disease virus is carried out.’;

| (iii) | point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.1.6. | are loaded for dispatch to the Union on ___/___/____ (dd/mm/yyyy)(2) in a means of transport which:






  (a) | is constructed in such a way that:






  (i) | animals cannot escape or fall out; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

point II.1.6 is replaced by the following:

‘II.1.6.

are loaded for dispatch to the Union on ___/___/____ (dd/mm/yyyy)(2) in a means of transport which:

(a)

is constructed in such a way that:

(i)

animals cannot escape or fall out;

| (ii) | visual inspection of the space where animals are kept is possible; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

visual inspection of the space where animals are kept is possible;

| (iii) | the escape of animal excrements, litter, feed or feathers is prevented or minimised; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

the escape of animal excrements, litter, feed or feathers is prevented or minimised;

| (b) | contains only racing pigeons; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

contains only racing pigeons;

| (c) | was cleaned and disinfected prior to loading with a disinfectant authorised by the competent authority of the third country or territory of origin, or zone thereof.’; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

was cleaned and disinfected prior to loading with a disinfectant authorised by the competent authority of the third country or territory of origin, or zone thereof.’;

| (n) | in Chapter 39, model BOV-SEM-A-ENTRY is corrected as follows:






  (i) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.27 | : | “Type”
  : Indicate semen.


  “Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Bos taurus
  ”, “
  Bison bison
  ” or “
  Bubalus bubalis
  ” as appropriate.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.


  “Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.4.8.5. and/or II.4.8.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.4.9.3.1. and/or II.4.9.3.2., if relevant.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(n)

in Chapter 39, model BOV-SEM-A-ENTRY is corrected as follows:

(i)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.27

:

“Type”
  : Indicate semen.

“Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Bos taurus
  ”, “
  Bison bison
  ” or “
  Bubalus bubalis
  ” as appropriate.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.

“Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.4.8.5. and/or II.4.8.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.4.9.3.1. and/or II.4.9.3.2., if relevant.’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:

‘(2)

Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (o) | in Chapter 42, model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY is corrected and amended as follows:






  (i) | in Part II, point II.2. is replaced by the following:






  ‘
  (1)
  [II.2. | The in vivo derived embryos described in Part I have been collected, processed and stored, and dispatched by the embryo collection team(3) which:






  II.2.1. | is approved and listed by the competent authority of the third country or territory; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(o)

in Chapter 42, model ‘BOV-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY is corrected and amended as follows:

(i)

in Part II, point II.2. is replaced by the following:

‘
  (1)
  [II.2.

The in vivo derived embryos described in Part I have been collected, processed and stored, and dispatched by the embryo collection team(3) which:

II.2.1.

is approved and listed by the competent authority of the third country or territory;

| II.2.2. | complies with requirements as regards responsibilities, operational procedures, facilities and equipment set out in Part 2 of Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686.] |
| --- | --- |

II.2.2.

complies with requirements as regards responsibilities, operational procedures, facilities and equipment set out in Part 2 of Annex I to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686.]

| (1)
  [II.2. | The oocytes(1)/in vitro produced embryos(1) described in Part I have been collected or produced, processed and stored, and dispatched by the embryo production team(3) which:






  II.2.1. | is approved and listed by the competent authority of the third country or territory; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)
  [II.2.

The oocytes(1)/in vitro produced embryos(1) described in Part I have been collected or produced, processed and stored, and dispatched by the embryo production team(3) which:

II.2.1.

is approved and listed by the competent authority of the third country or territory;

| II.2.2. | complies with requirements as regards responsibilities, operational procedures, facilities and equipment set out in Parts 2 and 3 of Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686.]’; |
| --- | --- |

II.2.2.

complies with requirements as regards responsibilities, operational procedures, facilities and equipment set out in Parts 2 and 3 of Annex I to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/686.]’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.27 | : | “Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Bos taurus
  ”, “
  Bison bison
  ” or “
  Bubalus bubalis
  ” as appropriate.


  “Type” : Specify if oocytes, in vivo derived embryos, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.


  “Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.


  “ Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.4.7.5. and/or II.4.7.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.4.8.3.1. and/or II.4.8.3.2., if relevant.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.27

:

“Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Bos taurus
  ”, “
  Bison bison
  ” or “
  Bubalus bubalis
  ” as appropriate.

“Type” : Specify if oocytes, in vivo derived embryos, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.

“Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.

“ Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.4.7.5. and/or II.4.7.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.4.8.3.1. and/or II.4.8.3.2., if relevant.’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:

‘(2)

Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (p) | in Chapter 47, model BOV-GP-STORAGE-ENTRY is corrected as follows:






  (i) | the introductory Notes are replaced by the following:

  ‘
  Notes

  This animal health certificate is intended for the entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos of bovine animals, including when the Union is not the final destination of the semen, oocytes and embryos.
  In accordance with the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 5(4) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in conjunction with Annex 2 to that Protocol, references to European Union in this animal health certificate include the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland.
  This animal health certificate shall be completed in accordance with the notes for the completion of certificates provided for in Chapter 4 of Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(p)

in Chapter 47, model BOV-GP-STORAGE-ENTRY is corrected as follows:

(i)

the introductory Notes are replaced by the following:

‘
  Notes

This animal health certificate is intended for the entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos of bovine animals, including when the Union is not the final destination of the semen, oocytes and embryos.

In accordance with the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 5(4) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in conjunction with Annex 2 to that Protocol, references to European Union in this animal health certificate include the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland.

This animal health certificate shall be completed in accordance with the notes for the completion of certificates provided for in Chapter 4 of Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235.’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (3) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(3) | Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (3) is replaced by the following:

‘(3)

Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (q) | in Chapter 48, model OV/CAP-SEM-A-ENTRY is corrected and amended as follows:






  (i) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.27 | : | “Type”
  : Indicate semen.


  “Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Ovis aries
  ” or “
  Capra hircus
  ” as appropriate.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.


  “Date of collection/production”
  : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre”
  : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.4.8.5. and/or II.4.8.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.4.9.3.1. and/or II.4.9.3.2., if relevant.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(q)

in Chapter 48, model OV/CAP-SEM-A-ENTRY is corrected and amended as follows:

(i)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.27

:

“Type”
  : Indicate semen.

“Species”
  : Select amongst “
  Ovis aries
  ” or “
  Capra hircus
  ” as appropriate.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.

“Date of collection/production”
  : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre”
  : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.4.8.5. and/or II.4.8.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.4.9.3.1. and/or II.4.9.3.2., if relevant.’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:

‘(2)

Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (r) | in Chapter 50, model OV/CAP-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY is corrected an amended as follows:






  (i) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.27 | : | “Type” : specify if in vivo derived embryos, in vivo derived oocytes, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.


  “Species”
  : select amongst “
  Ovis aries
  ” or “
  Capra hircus
  ” as appropriate.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.


  “Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.4.7.5. and/or II.4.7.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.4.8.3.1. and/or II.4.8.3.2., if relevant.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

(r)

in Chapter 50, model OV/CAP-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY is corrected an amended as follows:

(i)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.27

:

“Type” : specify if in vivo derived embryos, in vivo derived oocytes, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.

“Species”
  : select amongst “
  Ovis aries
  ” or “
  Capra hircus
  ” as appropriate.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.

“Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate for BTV-test: II.4.7.5. and/or II.4.7.6., and/or for EHD-test: II.4.8.3.1. and/or II.4.8.3.2., if relevant.’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
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(ii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (2) is replaced by the following:

‘(2)

Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (s) | in Chapter 53, model OV/CAP-GP-STORAGE-ENTRY is corrected as follows:






  (i) | the introductory Notes are replaced by the following:

  ‘
  Notes

  This animal health certificate is intended for the entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos of ovine and caprine animals, including when the Union is not the final destination of the semen, oocytes and embryos.
  In accordance with the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 5(4) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in conjunction with Annex 2 to that Protocol, references to European Union in this animal health certificate include the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland.
  This animal health certificate shall be completed in accordance with the notes for the completion of certificates provided for in Chapter 4 of Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235.’; |
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(s)

in Chapter 53, model OV/CAP-GP-STORAGE-ENTRY is corrected as follows:

(i)

the introductory Notes are replaced by the following:

‘
  Notes

This animal health certificate is intended for the entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos of ovine and caprine animals, including when the Union is not the final destination of the semen, oocytes and embryos.

In accordance with the Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 5(4) of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland in conjunction with Annex 2 to that Protocol, references to European Union in this animal health certificate include the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland.

This animal health certificate shall be completed in accordance with the notes for the completion of certificates provided for in Chapter 4 of Annex I to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2235.’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnote (3) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(3) | Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
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(ii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnote (3) is replaced by the following:

‘(3)

Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (t) | in Chapter 54, model POR-SEM-A-ENTRY is corrected as follows:






  (i) | point II.4.8.3 is replaced by the following:






  ‘(1)[II.4.8.3. | as regards classical swine fever, an antibody ELISA or serum neutralisation test, in the case of animals coming from a third country or territory or zone thereof where classical swine fever has been reported or vaccination against this disease has been practiced for the period of the preceding 12 months;]’; |
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(t)

in Chapter 54, model POR-SEM-A-ENTRY is corrected as follows:

(i)

point II.4.8.3 is replaced by the following:

‘(1)[II.4.8.3.

as regards classical swine fever, an antibody ELISA or serum neutralisation test, in the case of animals coming from a third country or territory or zone thereof where classical swine fever has been reported or vaccination against this disease has been practiced for the period of the preceding 12 months;]’;

| (ii) | point II.4.9.3 is replaced by the following:






  ‘(1)[II.4.9.3. | as regards classical swine fever, an antibody ELISA or serum neutralisation test, in the case of animals coming from a third country or territory or zone thereof where classical swine fever has not been reported and vaccination against this disease has not been practiced for the period of the preceding 12 months;]’; |
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(ii)

point II.4.9.3 is replaced by the following:

‘(1)[II.4.9.3.

as regards classical swine fever, an antibody ELISA or serum neutralisation test, in the case of animals coming from a third country or territory or zone thereof where classical swine fever has not been reported and vaccination against this disease has not been practiced for the period of the preceding 12 months;]’;

| (iii) | in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) and (3) are replaced by the following:






  ‘(2) | Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. |
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(iii)

in the Notes to Part II, footnotes (2) and (3) are replaced by the following:

‘(2)

Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.

| (3) | Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’; |
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(3)

Only for a third country, territory or zone thereof with an opening date in accordance with column 9 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404.’;

| (u) | in Chapter 59, model EQUI-SEM-A-ENTRY is corrected and amended as follows:






  (i) | in Part II, point II.4.4.2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.4.4.2. | were kept on establishments where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported;’; |
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(u)

in Chapter 59, model EQUI-SEM-A-ENTRY is corrected and amended as follows:

(i)

in Part II, point II.4.4.2 is replaced by the following:

‘II.4.4.2.

were kept on establishments where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported;’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.27 | : | “Type”
  : Indicate semen.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.


  “Date of collection/production”
  : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected in the following format: dd.mm.yyyy.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre”
  : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.


  “Test”
  : Indicate ‘Yes, see points II.4.9. and II.4.10’.’; |
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(ii)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.27

:

“Type”
  : Indicate semen.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where semen of the consignment is placed.

“Date of collection/production”
  : Indicate the date on which semen of the consignment was collected in the following format: dd.mm.yyyy.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre”
  : Indicate the unique approval number of the semen collection centre where the semen was collected.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.

“Test”
  : Indicate ‘Yes, see points II.4.9. and II.4.10’.’;

| (v) | in Chapter 63, model EQUI-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY is corrected as follows:






  (i) | point II.4.4.2 is replaced by the following:






  ‘II.4.4.2. | were kept on establishments where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported;’; |
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(v)

in Chapter 63, model EQUI-OOCYTES-EMB-A-ENTRY is corrected as follows:

(i)

point II.4.4.2 is replaced by the following:

‘II.4.4.2.

were kept on establishments where Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis, dourine, surra (Trypanosoma evansi), equine infections anaemia, contagious equine metritis (Taylorella equigenitalis), infection with rabies virus and anthrax have not been reported;’;

| (ii) | in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:







  ‘Box reference I.27 | : | “Type” : Specify if in vivo derived embryos, in vivo derived oocytes, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.


  “Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.


  “Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.


  “Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.


  “Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.


  “Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.’. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

(ii)

in the Notes to Part I, Box reference I.27 is replaced by the following:

‘Box reference I.27

:

“Type” : Specify if in vivo derived embryos, in vivo derived oocytes, in vitro produced embryos or micromanipulated embryos.

“Identification number”
  : Indicate the identification number of each donor animal.

“Identification mark”
  : Indicate the mark on the straw or other packages where oocytes or embryos of the consignment are placed.

“Date of collection/production” : Indicate the date on which oocytes or embryos of the consignment were collected or produced.

“Approval or registration number of plant/establishment/centre” : Indicate the unique approval number of the embryo collection or production team by which the oocytes or embryos were collected or produced.

“Quantity”
  : Indicate the number of straws or other packages with the same mark.’.

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