2005/22/ECDecision No 2/2004 of the joint veterinary committee set up under the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products of 9 December 2004 amending Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agreement
Date: 2004-12-09
Institutions: Joint Committee
Subjects: Switzerland, agricultural product, animal disease, disease prevention, health certificate, joint committee (EU), trade agreement, veterinary inspection

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COMMISSION

DECISION No 2/2004 OF THE JOINT VETERINARY
COMMITTEE SET UP UNDER THE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
AND THE SWISS CONFEDERATION ON TRADE IN
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

of 9 December 2004

amending Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agreement

(2005/22/EC)

THE COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade
in agricultural products (hereinafter the Agricultural Agreement), and in particular Article 19(3) of
Annex 11 thereto,

Whereas:

(1) The Agricultural Agreement entered into force on 1 June 2002.

(2) Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agricultural Agreement were amended for the
first time by Decision No 2/2003 of the Joint Veterinary Committee set up by the Agreement
between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products of
25 November 2003 amending Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agreement (1).
In general, that Decision takes account of the legislation in force on 31 December 2002. In the
specific case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy, it takes account of the legislation in force on
11 July 2003.

(3) Appendix 5 to Annex 11 to the Agricultural Agreement was amended a second time by Decision
No 1/2004 of the Joint Veterinary Committee set up under the Agreement between the European
Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products of 28 April 2004 on the
amendment to Appendix 5 to Annex 11 to the Agreement (2).

(4) Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agricultural Agreement should be amended to

take account of changes in the Community and Swiss legislation in force at 26 July 2004,

(1) OJ L 23, 28.1.2004, p. 27.
(2) OJ L 160, 30.4.2004, p. 116.

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HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agreement between the European Community and
the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products are hereby replaced by the Appendices set out in
the Annex to this Decision.

This Decision, drawn up in duplicate, shall be signed by the joint chairmen or other persons empowered
to act in the name of the Parties.

Article 2

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall take effect on the date of the last signature.

Signed at Basle, 9 December 2004.

On behalf of the Swiss Confederation

On behalf of the European Community

The head of delegation

Hans WYSS

The head of delegation

Jaana HUSU-KALLIO

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ANNEX

‘APPENDIX 1

CONTROL MEASURES/NOTIFICATION OF DISEASES

I.

FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 2003/85/EC of 29 September 2003
on Community measures for the control of
foot‑and‑mouth disease repealing Directive 85/511/
EEC and Decisions 89/531/EEC and 91/665/EEC and
amending Directive 92/46/EEC (OJ L 306, 22.11.2003,
p. 1)

1. Law on epizootic diseases (LFE) of 1 July 1966, as
last amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Articles 1, 1a and 9a (measures against
highly contagious epizootic diseases, control
objectives) and 57 (technical implementing
provisions, international cooperation) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004,
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 2 (highly
contagious epizootic diseases), 49 (handling micro-
organisms that are pathogenic for animals), 73 and
74 (cleaning and disinfection), 77 to 98 (common
provisions concerning highly contagious epizootic
diseases) and 99 to 103 (specific measures to
combat foot-and-mouth disease) thereof

3. Ordonnance of 14 June 1999 on the organisation of

the Département fédéral de l'économie, as last
amended on 5 December 2003 (RS 172.216.1), and
in particular Article 8 thereof (reference laboratory,
registration, control and provision of vaccine against
foot‑and-mouth disease)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

In principle, the Commission and the Office vétérinaire fédéral shall notify each other of any intention to carry
out emergency vaccinations. In extreme emergencies, notification may cover the decision as taken and the rules
and procedures governing its implementation. At all events, consultations must be held as soon as possible
within the Joint Veterinary Committee.

Pursuant to Article 97 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has established an emergency
warning plan. Technical implementation rule No 95/65 issued by the Office vétérinaire fédéral lays down the
procedures for that plan.

The joint reference laboratory for identifying foot-and-mouth virus shall be the Institute for Animal Health,
Pirbright Laboratory, United Kingdom. Switzerland shall pay the costs it incurs for operations carried out by the
laboratory in that capacity. The functions and tasks of the laboratory shall be as laid down in Annex XVI to
Directive 2003/85/EC.

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II.

CLASSICAL SWINE FEVER

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on
Community measures for the control of classical swine
fever (OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p. 5), as last amended by
the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the
Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic
of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of
Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of
Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia
and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the
Treaties on which the European Union is founded,
Annex II: List referred to in Article 20 of the Act of
Accession — 6. Agriculture — B. Veterinary and plant
health legislation — I. Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236,
23.9.2003, p. 381)

1. Law on epizootic diseases (LFE) of 1 July 1966, as
last amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Articles 1, 1a and 9a (measures against
highly contagious epizootic diseases, control
objectives) and 57 (technical implementing
provisions, international cooperation) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 2 (highly
contagious epizootic diseases), 40 to 47 (disposal
and use of waste), 49 (handling micro-organisms
that are pathogenic for animals), 73 and 74 (cleaning
and disinfection), 77 to 98 (common provisions
concerning highly contagious epizootic diseases)
and 116 to 121 (detection of swine fever at
slaughter, specific measures to combat swine fever)
thereof

3. Ordonnance of 14 June 1999 on the organisation of

the Département fédéral de l'économie, as last
amended on 5 December 2003 (RS 172.216.1), and
in particular Article 8 thereof (reference laboratory)
4. Ordonnance of 23 June 2004 on the elimination of

animal by-products (OESPA) (RS 916.441.22)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

The Commission and the Office vétérinaire fédéral shall notify each other of any intention to carry out
emergency vaccinations. Consultations shall be held as soon as possible within the Joint Veterinary Committee.

If necessary, pursuant to Article 117(5) of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, the Office vétérinaire fédéral
shall lay down technical implementing rules on the marking and treatment of meat coming from protection and
surveillance zones.

Pursuant to Article 121 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland undertakes to implement a plan
to eradicate classical swine fever in wild pigs in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of Directive 2001/89/EC.
Consultations shall be held as soon as possible within the Joint Veterinary Committee.

Pursuant to Article 97 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has established an emergency
warning plan. Technical implementation rule No 95/65 issued by the Office vétérinaire fédéral lays down the
procedures for that plan.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 21 of Directive 2001/89/EC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic
diseases.

If necessary, pursuant to Article 89(2) of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, the Office vétérinaire fédéral
shall lay down technical implementing rules on serological checks on pigs in protection and surveillance zones
in accordance with Annex IV to Commission Decision 2002/106/EC (OJ L 39, 9.2.2002, p. 71).

The joint reference laboratory for classical swine fever shall be the Institut für Virologie der Tierärztlichen
Hochschule Hannover, Bünteweg 17, D-30559, Hannover, Germany. Switzerland shall pay the costs it incurs for
operations carried out by the laboratory in that capacity. The functions and tasks of the laboratory shall be as
laid down in Annex IV to Directive 2001/89/EC.

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III.

AFRICAN HORSE SICKNESS

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 92/35/EEC of 29 April 1992 laying
down control rules and measures to combat African
horse sickness (OJ L 157, 10.6.1992, p. 19), as last
amended by the Act concerning the conditions of
accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of
Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia,
the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the
Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic
of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the
adjustments to the Treaties on which the European
Union is founded, Annex II: List referred to in
Article 20 of the Act of Accession — 6. Agriculture —
B. Veterinary and plant health legislation — I.
Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381)

1. Law on epizootic diseases (LFE) of 1 July 1966, as
last amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Articles 1, 1a and 9a (measures against
highly contagious epizootic diseases, control
objectives) and 57 (technical implementing
provisions, international cooperation) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 2 (highly
contagious epizootic diseases), 49 (handling micro-
organisms that are pathogenic for animals), 73 and
74 (cleaning and disinfection), 77 to 98 (common
provisions concerning highly contagious epizootic
diseases) and 112 to 115 (specific measures to
combat African horse sickness) thereof

3. Ordonnance of 14 June 1999 on the organisation of

the Département fédéral de l'économie, as last
amended on 5 December 2003 (RS 172.216.1), and
in particular Article 8 thereof (reference laboratory)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1. Where an epizootic disease of particular severity develops in Switzerland, the Joint Veterinary Committee shall
meet to consider the situation. The competent Swiss authorities undertake to take the measures found necessary
in the light of that examination.

2.

3.

4.

The joint reference laboratory for African horse sickness shall be the Laboratorio de Sanidad y Producción
animal, Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación, 28110 Algete, Madrid, Spain. Switzerland shall pay the
costs it incurs for operations carried out by the laboratory in that capacity. The functions and tasks of the
laboratory shall be as laid down in Annex III to Directive 92/35/EEC.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 16 of Directive 92/35/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases.

Pursuant to Article 97 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has established an action plan.
Technical implementation rule No 95/65 issued by the Office vétérinaire fédéral lays down the procedures for
that plan.

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IV.

AVIAN INFLUENZA

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 92/40/EEC of 19 May 1992
introducing Community measures for the control of
avian influenza (OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1), as last
amended by the Act concerning the conditions of
accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of
Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia,
the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the
Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic
of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the
adjustments to the Treaties on which the European
Union is founded, Annex II: List referred to in
Article 20 of the Act of Accession — 6. Agriculture —
B. Veterinary and plant health legislation — I.
Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381)

1. Law on epizootic diseases (LFE) of 1 July 1966, as
last amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Articles 1, 1a and 9a (measures against
highly contagious epizootic diseases, control
objectives) and 57 (technical implementing
provisions, international cooperation) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 2 (highly
contagious epizootic diseases), 49 (handling micro-
organisms that are pathogenic for animals), 73 and
74 (cleaning and disinfection), 77 to 98 (common
provisions concerning highly contagious epizootic
diseases) and 122 to 125 (specific measures
concerning avian influenza) thereof

3. Ordonnance of 14 June 1999 on the organisation of

the Département fédéral de l'économie, as last
amended on 5 December 2003 (RS 172.216.1), and
in particular Article 8 thereof (reference laboratory)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

The joint reference laboratory for avian influenza shall be the Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw,
Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB, United Kingdom. Switzerland shall pay the costs it incurs for operations carried
out by the laboratory in that capacity. The functions and tasks of the laboratory shall be as laid down in
Annex V to Directive 92/40/EEC.

Pursuant to Article 97 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has established an emergency plan.
Technical implementation rule No 95/65 issued by the Office vétérinaire fédéral lays down the procedures for
that plan.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 18 of Directive 92/40/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases.

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V.

NEWCASTLE DISEASE

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 92/66/EEC of 14 July 1992
introducing Community measures for the control of
Newcastle disease (OJ L 260, 5.9.1992, p. 1), as last
amended by the Act concerning the conditions of
accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of
Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia,
the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the
Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic
of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the
adjustments to the Treaties on which the European
Union is founded, Annex II: List referred to in
Article 20 of the Act of Accession — 6. Agriculture —
B. Veterinary and plant health legislation — I.
Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381)

1. Law on epizootic diseases (LFE) of 1 July 1966, as
last amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Articles 1, 1a and 9a (measures against
highly contagious epizootic diseases, control
objectives) and 57 (technical implementing
provisions, international cooperation) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 2 (highly
contagious epizootic diseases), 40 to 47 (disposal
and use of waste), 49 (handling micro‑organisms
that are pathogenic for animals), 73 and 74 (cleaning
and disinfection), 77 to 98 (common provisions
concerning highly contagious epizootic diseases)
and 122 to 125 (specific measures concerning
Newcastle disease) thereof

3. Ordonnance of 14 June 1999 on the organisation of

the Département fédéral de l'économie, as last
amended on 5 December 2003 (RS 172.216.1), and
in particular Article 8 thereof (reference laboratory)
the Office

4. Instruction (technical directive) of

vétérinaire fédéral of 20 June 1989 on combating
paramyxovirosis in pigeons (Bulletin de l' Office
vétérinaire fédéral No 90(13), p. 113 (vaccination, etc.))
5. Ordonnance of 23 June 2004 on the elimination of

animal by-products (OESPA) (RS 916.441.22)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

4.

The joint reference laboratory for Newcastle disease shall be the Central Veterinary Laboratory, New Haw,
Weybridge, Surrey KT15 3NB, United Kingdom. Switzerland shall pay the costs it incurs for operations carried
out by the laboratory in that capacity. The functions and tasks of the laboratory shall be as laid down in
Annex V to Directive 92/66/EEC.

Pursuant to Article 97 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has established an emergency plan.
Technical implementation rule No 95/65 issued by the Office vétérinaire fédéral lays down the procedures for
that plan.

The information provided for in Articles 17 and 19 of Directive 92/66/EEC shall be the responsibility of the
Joint Veterinary Committee.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 22 of Directive 92/66/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases.

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VI.

FISH DISEASES

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 93/53/EEC of 24 June 1993
introducing minimum Community measures for the
control of certain fish diseases (OJ L 175, 19.7.1993,
p. 23), as last amended by the Act concerning the
conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the
Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the
Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the
Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the
Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the
Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on
which the European Union is founded, Annex II: List
referred to in Article 20 of the Act of Accession — 6.
Agriculture — B. Veterinary and plant health
legislation — I. Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236,
23.9.2003, p. 381)

1. Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE), as
last amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Articles 1, 1a and 10 (measures against
epizootic diseases) and 57 (technical implementing
provisions, international cooperation) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 3 and 4
(epizootic diseases referred to), 61 (obligations of
leasers of fishing rights and of bodies responsible for
monitoring fishing), 62 to 76 (general measures for
combating disease) and 275 to 290 (specific
measures relating to fish diseases, diagnostic
laboratory) thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

At present, salmon farming is not authorised and the species is not present in Switzerland. In accordance with
amendment I to the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases (OFE) of 28 March 2001 (RO 2001.1337), infectious
anaemia in salmon is now classified in Switzerland as a disease to be eradicated. The situation shall be reviewed
within the Joint Veterinary Committee one year after the entry into force of this Annex.

Flat oyster farming is not currently practised in Switzerland. Should cases of bonamiosis or marteiliosis appear,
the Office vétérinaire fédéral undertakes to take the necessary emergency measures in accordance with
Community rules on the basis of Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases.

In cases as referred to in Article 7 of Directive 93/53/EEC, the information shall be submitted to the Joint
Veterinary Committee.

reference laboratory for

The joint
fish diseases shall be the Statens Veterinaere Serumlaboratorium,
Landbrugsministeriet, Hangøvej 2, 8200 Århus, Denmark. Switzerland shall pay the costs it incurs for
operations carried out by the laboratory in that capacity. The functions and tasks of the laboratory shall be as
laid down in Annex C to Directive 93/53/EEC.

Pursuant to Article 97 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has established an action plan.
Technical implementation rule No 95/65 issued by the Office vétérinaire fédéral lays down the procedures for
that plan.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance, in particular, with Article 16 of Directive 93/53/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic
diseases.

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VII.

BOVINE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHY

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2001 laying
down rules for the prevention, control and eradication
of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies
(OJ L 147, 31.5.2001, p. 1), as last amended by
Commission Regulation (EC) No 876/2004 of 29 April
2004 amending Annex VIII to Regulation (EC)
No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the
Council as regards trade in ovine and caprine animals
for breeding (OJ L 162, 30.4.2004, p. 52)

1. Ordonnance of 27 May 1981 on the protection of
animals (OPAn), as last amended on 27 June 2001
(RS 455.1), and in particular Article 64f thereof
(stunning procedures)

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11),
and in particular Articles 3 (Office vétérinaire
fédéral), 25 to 58 (import) and 64 to 77 (exports)
thereof

3. Ordonnance (1/90) of 13 June 1990 temporarily

prohibiting the import of ruminants and the
products of such animals from Great Britain
(RS 916.443.39)

4. Law of 9 October 1992 on foodstuffs (LDA1), as last
amended on 21 March 2003 (RS 817.0), and in
particular Articles 24 (inspection and sampling) and
40 (inspection of foodstuffs) thereof

5. Ordonnance of 1 March 1995 on meat hygiene
(OHyV), as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS
817.190), and in particular Articles 31 to 33
(inspection of animals before slaughter), 48 (duties
of meat inspectors) and 49 to 54 (duties of meat
checkers)

6. Ordonnance of 1 March 1995 on foodstuffs
(ODA1), as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS
817.02), and in particular Article 122 thereof (parts
of the carcase which may not be used)

7. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 6 (definitions
and abbreviations), 36 (Patent), 61 (obligation to
report), 130 (surveillance of Swiss livestock), 175 to
185 (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies),
297 (internal implementation), 301 (duties of the
canton veterinarian), 303 (training and further
training of veterinary officials) and 312 (diagnostic
laboratories) thereof

8. Ordonnance of 10 June 1999 on the catalogue of

feedingstuffs (OLAlA), as last amended on
15 December 2003 (RS 916.307.1), and in particular
Article 28 thereof (transport of feedingstuffs for
productive animals), Annex 1, part 9 (products of
land animals), part 10 (fish, other marine animals
and their products and by‑products) and Annex 4
(list of banned substances) thereto

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

The joint reference laboratory for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) shall be the Veterinary Laboratories
Agency, Woodham Lane, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB, United Kingdom. Switzerland shall pay the
costs it incurs for operations carried out by the laboratory in that capacity. The functions and tasks of the
laboratory shall be as laid down in Chapter B of Annex X to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.

2.

Pursuant to Article 57 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has established an emergency plan
for implementing measures to combat BSE.

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3.

Under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, any animal suspected of being infected by a TSE in the
Member States of the Community shall be placed under an official movement restriction until the results of a
clinical and epidemiological examination carried out by the competent authority are known, or sacrificed for
laboratory examination under official control.

Under Article 177 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has banned the slaughter of animals
suspected of being infected by BSE. Suspect animals must be killed without spilling blood and incinerated, and
their brains must be analysed in the Swiss reference laboratory for BSE.

the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has introduced a permanent
Under Article 10 of
identification system for bovine animals enabling them to be traced back to the dam and herd of origin and
making it possible to establish that they are not the progeny of BSE suspect or confirmed females.

Under Articles 178 and 179 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland slaughters animals infected
with BSE and their progeny. Since 1 July 1999, Switzerland has also implemented slaughter by cohort (it
practised slaughter by herd from 14 December 1996 until 30 June 1999).

Under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, the Member States of the Community prohibit the feeding of
processed animal proteins to farmed animals which are kept, fattened or bred for the production of food. There
is a total prohibition on feeding proteins derived from animals to ruminants in the Member States of the
Community.

Under Article 183 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has introduced a total prohibition on
the feeding of animal protein to farmed animals, which entered into force on 1 January 2001.

Under Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and in accordance with Chapter A of Annex III to that
Regulation, the Member States of the Community are to introduce an annual BSE monitoring programme. This
plan includes a rapid BSE test for all cattle more than 24 months old subject to emergency slaughter, animals
which have died on the farm or found to be ill during the ante mortem inspection and all animals more than 30
months old slaughtered for human consumption.

The rapid BSE tests used by Switzerland are listed in Chapter C of Annex X to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.

Under Article 175a of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland is to carry out a compulsory rapid
BSE test for all bovine animals more than 30 months old subject to emergency slaughter, animals which have
died on the farm or been found to be ill during the ante mortem inspection and all animals more than 30 months
old slaughtered for human consumption. In addition, operators are to implement a voluntary programme for
monitoring bovine animals more than 20 months old slaughtered for human consumption.

The Joint Veterinary Committee shall be responsible for providing the information required in Article 6 and
Chapter B of Annex III and in Annex IV (3.II) to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and Article 57 of the Law on
epizootic diseases.

C.

Additional information

From 1 January 2003, pursuant to the Ordonnance of 20 November 2002 on the allocation of contributions to
cover the costs of eliminating animal waste in 2003 (RS 916.406), Switzerland has introduced a financial
incentive for farms on which bovine animals are born and slaughterhouses where they are slaughtered, provided
they comply with the procedures for declaring animal movements as provided for in the legislation in force.

Under Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 and in accordance with point 1 of Annex XI to that
Regulation, the Member States of the Community are to remove and destroy specified risk materials (SRMs). The
list of SRMs removed includes, in particular, the spinal column of bovine animals more than 12 months old.

Under Articles 181 and 182 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases and Article 122 of the Ordonnance on
foodstuffs, Switzerland has introduced a policy of removing SRMs from the animal and human food chains. The
list of SRMs removed includes, in particular, the spinal column of bovine animals more than 30 months old.

4.

5.

6.

7.

1.

2.

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3.

Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1) lays
down health rules concerning animal by-products not intended for human consumption in the Member States
of the Community.

Under Article 13 of the Ordonnance on the elimination of animal by-products, Switzerland is to incinerate
category 1 animal by-products, including specified risk materials and animals which have died on the farm.

VIII.

OTHER DISEASES

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 92/119/EEC of 17 December 1992
introducing general Community measures for the
control of certain animal diseases and specific
measures relating to swine vesicular disease (OJ L 62,
15.3.1993, p. 69), as last amended by the Act
concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech
Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of
Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of
Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of
Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia
and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the
Treaties on which the European Union is founded,
Annex II: List referred to in Article 20 of the Act of
Accession — 6. Agriculture — B. Veterinary and plant
health legislation — I. Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236,
23.9.2003, p. 381)

1. Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE), as
last amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Articles 1, 1a and 9a (measures against
highly contagious epizootic diseases, control
objectives) and 57 (technical implementing
provisions, international cooperation) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 2 (highly
contagious epizootic diseases), 49 (handling
micro‑organisms that are pathogenic for animals),
73 and 74 (cleaning and disinfection), 77 to 98
(common provisions concerning highly contagious
epizootic diseases) and 103 to 105 (specific
measures concerning the control of swine vesicular
disease) thereof

3. Ordonnance of 14 June 1999 on the organisation of

the Département fédéral de l'économie, as last
amended on 5 December 2003 (RS 172.216.1), and
in particular Article 8 thereof (reference laboratory)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

4.

In cases as referred to in Article 6 of Directive 92/119/EEC, the information shall be submitted to the Joint
Veterinary Committee.

The joint reference laboratory for swine vesicular disease shall be the AFR Institute for Animal Health, Pirbright
Laboratory, Ash Road, Pirbright, Woking, Surrey GU24 0NF, United Kingdom. Switzerland shall pay the costs it
incurs for operations carried out by the laboratory in that capacity. The functions and tasks of the laboratory
shall be as laid down in Annex III to Directive 92/119/EEC.

Pursuant to Article 97 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland has established an emergency plan.
Technical implementation rule No 95/65 issued by the Office vétérinaire fédéral lays down the procedures for
that plan.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 22 of Directive 92/119/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic
diseases.

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IX.

NOTIFICATION OF DISEASES

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 82/894/EEC of 21 December 1982
on the notification of animal diseases within the
Community (OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 58), as last
amended by Commission Decision 2004/216/EC of
1 March 2004 amending Council Directive 82/894/
EEC on the notification of animal diseases within the
Community to include certain equine diseases and
certain diseases of bees to the list of notifiable diseases
(OJ L 67, 5.3.2004, p. 27)

1. Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE), as
last amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Articles 11 (announcement and
declaration of diseases) and 57 (technical
implementing provisions, international cooperation)
thereof

2. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 2 to 5
(diseases referred to), 59 to 65 and 291 (obligation
to report, notification) and 292 to 299 (monitoring,
implementation, administrative assistance) thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

The Commission, in cooperation with the Office vétérinaire fédéral, shall integrate Switzerland into the animal disease
notification system provided for in Directive 82/894/EEC.

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APPENDIX 2

ANIMAL HEALTH: TRADE AND PLACING ON THE MARKET

I.

BOVINE ANIMALS AND SWINE

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on
animal health problems affecting intra‑Community
trade in bovine animals and swine (OJ 121, 29.7.1964,
p. 1977), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 21/
2004 of 17 December 2003 establishing a system for
the identification and registration of ovine and caprine
animals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003
and Directives 92/102/EEC and 64/432/EEC (OJ L 5,
9.1.2004, p. 8)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 27 to 31
(markets, exhibitions), 34 to 37 (trade), 73 and 74
(cleaning and disinfection), 116 to 121 (African
swine fever), 135 to 141 (Aujeszky's disease), 150 to
157 (bovine brucellosis), 158 to 165 (tuberculosis),
166 to 169 (enzootic bovine leucosis), 170 to 174
(IBR/IPV), 175 to 195 (spongiform
encephalopathies), 186 to 189 (bovine genital
infections), 207 to 211 (porcine brucellosis), 297
(approval of markets, assembly centres and
disinfection points) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 297 of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, the Office vétérinaire
fédéral shall approve assembly centres as defined in Article 2 of Directive 64/432/EEC. For the purposes of this
Annex, in accordance with Articles 11, 12 and 13 of Directive 64/432/EEC, Switzerland shall draw up a list of
its approved assembly centres, transporters and traders.

The information provided for in Article 11(3) of Directive 64/432/EEC shall be submitted to the Joint Veterinary
Committee.

For the purposes of this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as fulfilling the conditions laid down in Annex A(II)
(7) of Directive 64/432/EEC as regards bovine brucellosis. In order to maintain its status as having an officially
brucellosis-free bovine herd, Switzerland undertakes to meet the following conditions:

(a)

(b)

any animal of the bovine species suspected of being infected with brucellosis shall be reported to the
competent authorities and the animal concerned shall undergo the official tests for brucellosis, comprising
at least two serological tests with complement fixation and a microbiological examination of suitable
samples taken in cases of abortion;

until such time as suspicion of the disease is lifted, i.e. when the tests provided for in (a) have produced
negative results, the officially brucellosis-free status of the herd to which the animal (or animals) of the
bovine species suspected of infection belongs shall be suspended.

Detailed information concerning herds testing positive and an epidemiological report shall be submitted to the
Joint Veterinary Committee. If any of the conditions laid down in the first subparagraph of Annex A(II)(7) of
Directive 64/432/EEC is not fulfilled by Switzerland, the Office vétérinaire fédéral shall immediately notify the
Commission. The situation shall be considered within the Joint Veterinary Committee with a view to reviewing
this paragraph.

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4.

For the purposes of this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as fulfilling the conditions laid down in Annex A(I)(4)
of Directive 64/432/EEC as regards bovine tuberculosis. In order to maintain its status as having an officially
tuberculosis-free bovine herd, Switzerland undertakes to meet the following conditions:

(a)

an identification system shall be introduced allowing each bovine animal to be traced back to its herd of
origin;

(b)

all slaughtered animals shall undergo a post mortem inspection carried out by an official veterinarian;

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

any suspected cases of tuberculosis in live, dead or slaughtered animals shall be reported to the competent
authorities;

in each case the competent authorities shall carry out the investigations necessary to establish whether the
suspected disease is present, including upstream research on the herds of origin and transit herds. Where
lesions suspected to have been caused by tuberculosis are discovered during an autopsy or on slaughter,
the competent authorities shall have a laboratory examination conducted on the lesions;

the officially tuberculosis-free status of the herds of origin and transit herds to which the bovine animal
suspected of infection belong shall be suspended until clinical,
laboratory or tuberculin tests have
confirmed that no bovine tuberculosis is present;

where tuberculin, clinical or laboratory tests confirm that
tuberculosis-free status of the herds of origin and transit herds shall be withdrawn;

tuberculosis is present,

the officially

officially tuberculosis-free status shall not be established until all the animals suspected of being infected
have been removed from the herd, the premises and equipment have been disinfected and all the
remaining animals aged over six weeks have reacted negatively to at least two official
intradermal
injections of tuberculin pursuant to Annex B to Directive 64/432/EEC, the first being carried out at least
six months after the infected animal has left the herd and the second at least six months after the first.

Detailed information on the infected herds and an epidemiological report shall be submitted to the Joint
Veterinary Committee. If any of the conditions laid down in the first subparagraph of Annex A(I)(4) of Directive
immediately notify the
64/432/EEC is not
Commission. The situation shall be considered within the Joint Veterinary Committee with a view to reviewing
this paragraph.

the Office vétérinaire fédéral shall

fulfilled by Switzerland,

5.

For the purposes of this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as fulfilling the conditions laid down in Chapter I.F of
Annex D to Directive 64/432/EEC as regards enzootic bovine leucosis. In order to maintain its status as having
an officially enzootic bovine leucosis-free herd, Switzerland undertakes to meet the following conditions:

(a)

the Swiss herd shall be monitored by sampling checks. The size of the sample shall be such that it can be
declared with 99 % reliability that less than 0,2 % of herds are infected with enzootic bovine leucosis;

(b)

all slaughtered animals shall undergo a post mortem inspection carried out by an official veterinarian;

(c)

any suspected cases of enzootic bovine leucosis found in clinical examinations, autopsies or checks on
meat shall be reported to the competent authorities;

(d) where enzootic bovine leucosis is suspected or found to be present, the officially leucosis-free status of the

herd shall be suspended until the isolation period is terminated;

(e)

the isolation period shall be terminated when, after the infected animals and, where appropriate, their
calves have been eliminated, two serological examinations carried out at an interval of at least 90 days
have produced negative results.

If enzootic bovine leucosis has been found in 0,2 % of herds, the Office vétérinaire fédéral shall immediately
notify the Commission. The situation shall be considered within the Joint Veterinary Committee with a view to
reviewing this paragraph.

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6.

the purposes of

For
rhinotracheitis. In order to maintain that status, Switzerland undertakes to meet the following conditions:

this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as officially free from infectious bovine

(a)

the Swiss herd shall be monitored by sampling checks. The size of the sample shall be such that it can be
less than 0,2 % of herds are infected with infectious bovine
declared with 99 % reliability that
rhinotracheitis;

(b)

breeding bulls aged over 24 months shall undergo an annual serological examination;

(c)

any suspected cases of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis shall be reported to the competent authorities and
the animals concerned shall undergo official tests for infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, comprising
virological or serological tests;

(d) where infectious bovine rhinotracheitis is suspected or found to be present, the officially infection-free

status of the herd shall be suspended until the isolation period is terminated;

(e)

the isolation period shall be terminated when a serological examination carried out at least 30 days after
the infected animals have been eliminated produces negative results.

By virtue of the recognised status of Switzerland, Commission Decision 2004/558/EC (OJ L 249, 23.7.2004,
p. 20) shall apply mutatis mutandis.

The Office vétérinaire fédéral shall immediately notify the Commission of any change in the conditions on
which recognition of that status was based. The situation shall be considered within the Joint Veterinary
Committee with a view to reviewing this paragraph.

7.

For the purposes of this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as officially free from Aujeszky's disease. In order to
maintain that status, Switzerland undertakes to meet the following conditions:

(a)

the Swiss herd shall be monitored by sampling checks. The size of the sample shall be such that it can be
declared with 99 % reliability that less than 0,2 % of herds are infected with Aujeszky's disease;

(b)

any suspected cases of Aujeszky's disease shall be reported to the competent authorities and the animals
concerned shall undergo official tests for Aujeszky's disease including virological or serological tests;

(c) where Aujeszky's disease is suspected or found to be present, the officially infection‑free status of the herd

shall be suspended until the isolation period is terminated;

(d)

isolation shall be terminated when, after the infected animals have been eliminated, two serological
examinations of all breeding animals and a representative number of fattening animals carried out at an
interval of at least 21 days have produced negative results.

By virtue of the recognised status of Switzerland, Commission Decision 2001/618/EC (OJ L 215, 9.8.2001,
p. 48), as last amended by Decision 2004/320/EC (OJ L 102, 7.4.2004, p. 75), shall apply mutatis mutandis.

The Office vétérinaire fédéral shall immediately notify the Commission of any change in the conditions on
which recognition of that status was based. The situation shall be considered within the Joint Veterinary
Committee with a view to reviewing this paragraph.

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8.

The question of possible additional guarantees concerning transmissible gastroenteritis of pigs (TGE) and
porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) shall be considered as soon as possible by the Joint
Veterinary Committee. The Commission shall inform the Office vétérinaire fédéral of any developments in this
area.

9.

In Switzerland the Institut de bactériologie vétérinaire of the University of Berne is responsible for the official
testing of tuberculins within the meaning of point 4 of Annex B to Directive 64/432/EEC.

10. The Institut de bactériologie vétérinaire of the University of Berne shall be responsible for the official testing of
antigens (brucellosis) in Switzerland in accordance with point 4 of Annex C(A) to Directive 64/432/EEC.

11. Bovine animals and swine traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland shall be
accompanied by health certificates in accordance with the models set out in Annex F to Directive 64/432/EEC.
The following adjustments shall apply:

Model 1:

— in section C, the certifications are adapted as follows:

— in point 4, relating to the additional guarantees, the following is added to the indents:

— ‘disease: infectious bovine rhinotracheitis,

— in accordance with Commission Decision 2004/558/EC, which shall apply mutatis mutandis;’

Model 2:

— in section C, the certifications are adapted as follows:

— in point 4, relating to the additional guarantees, the following is added to the indents:

— ‘disease: Aujeszky's,

— in accordance with Commission Decision 2001/618/EC, which shall apply mutatis mutandis;’.

12.

For the purposes of applying this Annex, bovine animals traded between the Member States of the Community
and Switzerland must be accompanied by additional health certificates containing the following health
declarations:

— ‘The bovine animals:

— are identified by a permanent identification system enabling them to be traced back to the dam and
herd of origin and making it possible to establish that they are not the progeny of BSE suspect or
confirmed females born during the two years preceding the diagnosis;

— do not come from herds where a suspected case of BSE is under investigation;

— were born after 1 June 2001.’

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II.

SHEEP AND GOATS

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 91/68/EEC of 28 January 1991 on
animal health conditions governing intra-Community
trade in ovine and caprine animals (OJ L 46, 19.2.1991,
p. 19), as last amended by Commission Decision 2004/
554/EC of 9 July 2004 amending Annex E to Council
Directive 91/68/EEC and Annex I to Council Decision
79/542/EEC as regards the updating of the model
health certificates relating to ovine and caprine animals
(OJ L 248, 22.7.2004, p. 1)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 27 to 31
(markets, exhibitions), 34 to 37 (trade), 73 and 74
(cleaning and disinfection), 142 to 149 (rabies), 158
to 165 (tuberculosis), 166 to 169 (scrapie), 190 to
195 (ovine and caprine brucellosis), 196 to 199
(contagious agalactia), 200 to 203 (caprine arthritis/
encephalitis), 233 to 235 (brucellosis in rams) and
297 (approval of markets, assembly centres and
disinfection points) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (SR 916.443.11)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

For the purposes of the second subparagraph of Article 3(2) of Directive 91/68/EEC, the information referred to
therein shall be submitted to the Joint Veterinary Committee.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 11 of Directive 91/68/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases.

For the purposes of this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as officially free from ovine and caprine brucellosis. In
order to maintain that status, Switzerland undertakes to implement the measures provided for in point II(2) of
Chapter I of Annex A to Directive 91/68/EEC.

Should ovine and caprine brucellosis appear or reappear, Switzerland shall
Committee so that the necessary measures can be taken in line with developments in the situation.

inform the Joint Veterinary

4.

Ovine and caprine animals traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland shall be
accompanied by health certificates in accordance with the models set out in Annex E to Directive 91/68/EEC.

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III.

EQUIDAE

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on
animal health conditions governing the movement and
import from third countries of equidae (OJ L 224,
18.8.1990, p. 42), as last amended by Directive 2004/
68/EC of 26 April 2004 laying down animal health
rules for the importation into and transit through the
Community of certain live ungulate animals, amending
Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/EEC and repealing
Directive 72/462/EEC (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 320)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 112 to 115
(African horse disease), 204 to 206 (dourine,
encephalomyelitis, infectious anaemia, glanders), and
240 to 244 (contagious equine metritis) thereof
2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

For the purposes of Article 3 of Directive 90/426/EEC, information shall be submitted to the Joint Veterinary
Committee.

For the purposes of Article 6 of Directive 90/426/EEC, information shall be submitted to the Joint Veterinary
Committee.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 10 of Directive 90/426/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic
diseases.

4.

Annexes B and C to Directive 90/426/EEC shall apply mutatis mutandis to Switzerland.

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IV.

POULTRY AND HATCHING EGGS

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on
animal health conditions governing intra-Community
trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry
and hatching eggs (OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6), as last
amended by the Act concerning the conditions of
accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of
Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia,
the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the
Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic
of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the
adjustments to the Treaties on which the European
Union is founded, Annex II: List referred to in
Article 20 of the Act of Accession — 6. Agriculture —
B. Veterinary and plant health legislation — I.
Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 25
(transport), 122 to 125 (avian influenza and
Newcastle disease), 255 to 261 (Salmonella
enteritidis) and 262 to 265 (avian infectious
laryngotracheitis) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11),
and in particular Article 64a (approval of export
establishments) thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

For the purposes of Article 3 of Directive 90/539/EEC, Switzerland shall submit a plan to the Joint Veterinary
Committee setting out the measures it intends to implement for the approval of its establishments.

For the purposes of Article 4 of Directive 90/539/EEC, the national reference laboratory for Switzerland shall be
the Institut de bactériologie vétérinaire of the University of Berne.

The requirement concerning eggs held prior to consignment in the first indent of Article 7(1) of Directive 90/
539/EEC shall apply mutatis mutandis to Switzerland.

For consignments of hatching eggs to the Community, the Swiss authorities undertake to comply with the rules
on marking laid down in Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1868/77 (OJ L 209, 17.8.1977, p. 1). The mark for
Switzerland shall be “CH”.

The holding requirement specified in Article 9(a) of Directive 90/539/EEC shall apply mutatis mutandis to
Switzerland.

The holding requirement specified in Article 10(a) of Directive 90/539/EEC shall apply mutatis mutandis to
Switzerland.

The requirement concerning eggs held prior to consignment in the first indent of Article 11(2) of Directive 90/
539/EEC shall apply mutatis mutandis to Switzerland.

For the purposes of this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as meeting the requirements of Article 12(2) of
Directive 90/539/EEC with regard to Newcastle disease and therefore shall have the status of not vaccinating
against Newcastle disease. The Office vétérinaire fédéral shall immediately notify the Commission of any change
in the conditions on which recognition of that status is based. The situation shall be considered within the Joint
Veterinary Committee with a view to reviewing this paragraph.

9.

The references to the name of the Member State in Article 15 shall apply mutatis mutandis to Switzerland.

10.

Poultry and hatching eggs traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland shall be
accompanied by health certificates in accordance with the models set out in Annex IV to Directive 90/539/EEC.

11.

In the case of consignments from Switzerland to Finland or Sweden, the Swiss authorities undertake to supply
the guarantees concerning salmonella required under Community legislation.

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V.

AQUACULTURE ANIMALS AND PRODUCTS

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991
concerning the animal health conditions governing the
placing on the market of aquaculture animals and
products (OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1), as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 of 14 April 2003
adapting to Decision 1999/468/EC the provisions
relating to committees which assist the Commission in
the exercise of its implementing powers laid down in
Council instruments adopted in accordance with the
consultation procedure (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 275 to 290
(fish and crayfish diseases) and 297 (approval of
establishments, zones and laboratories) thereof
2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11),
and in particular Article 64a (approval of export
establishments) thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

The information provided for in Article 4 of Directive 91/67/EEC shall be submitted to the Joint Veterinary
Committee.

The Joint Veterinary Committee shall decide on any application of Articles 5, 6 and 10 of Directive 91/67/EEC
to Switzerland.

The Joint Veterinary Committee shall decide on any application of Articles 12 and 13 of Directive 91/67/EEC to
Switzerland.

For the purposes of Article 15 of Directive 91/67/EEC, the Swiss authorities undertake to implement sampling
plans and diagnostic methods in accordance with Community legislation.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 17 of Directive 91/67/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases.

6.

(a) Where live fish, eggs or gametes from an approved zone are placed on the market, the movement

document shall be as set out in Chapter 1 of Annex E to Directive 91/67/EEC.

(b) Where live fish, eggs or gametes from an approved farm are placed on the market, the movement

document shall be as set out in Chapter 2 of Annex E to Directive 91/67/EEC.

(c) Where molluscs from an approved coastal zone are placed on the market, the movement document shall

be as set out in Chapter 3 of Annex E to Directive 91/67/EEC.

(d) Where molluscs from an approved farm are placed on the market, the movement document shall be as set

out in Chapter 4 of Annex E to Directive 91/67/EEC.

(e) Where farmed fish, molluscs or crustaceans, their eggs or gametes not belonging to species susceptible to
IHN, VHS or bonamiosis or marteiliosis, as applicable, are placed on the market, the movement document
shall be as set out in Annex I to Commission Decision 2003/390/EC (OJ L 135, 3.6.2003, p. 19).

(f) Where live wild fish, molluscs or crustaceans, their eggs or gametes are placed on the market, the

movement document shall be as set out in Annex I to Decision 2003/390/EC.

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VI.

BOVINE EMBRYOS

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989
on animal health conditions governing intra-
Community trade in and importation from third
countries of embryos of domestic animals of the
bovine species (OJ L 302, 19.10.1989, p. 1), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 of 14 April
2003 adapting to Decision 1999/468/EC the
provisions relating to committees which assist the
Commission in the exercise of its implementing
powers laid down in Council instruments adopted in
accordance with the consultation procedure (OJ L 122,
16.5.2003, p. 1)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 56 to 58
(embryo transfer) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11),
and in particular Articles 64a and 76 (approval of
assembly agencies as export enterprises) thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 15 of Directive 89/556/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic
diseases.

2.

(a)

Bovine embryos traded between the Member States of
the Community and Switzerland shall be
accompanied by health certificates in accordance with the models set out in Annex C to Directive 89/556/
EEC.

(b) No specific implementing rules relating to BSE may be required for bovine embryos traded between the

Member States of the Community and Switzerland.

VII.

BOVINE SEMEN

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying
down the animal health requirements applicable to
intra-Community trade in and imports of deep-frozen
semen of domestic animals of the bovine species (OJ
L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10), as last amended by
Commission Decision 2004/101/EC of 6 January 2004
amending Annex D to Directive 88/407/EEC as regards
health certificates applying to intra-Community trade
in semen of domestic animals of bovine species (OJ
L 30, 4.2.2004, p. 15)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 51 to 55
(artificial insemination) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11),
and in particular Articles 64a and 76 (approval of
insemination centres as export enterprises) thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

For the purposes of Article 4(2) of Directive 88/407/EEC, it is noted that in Switzerland all centres keep only
animals giving a negative reaction to the serum neutralisation test or the Elisa test.

The information provided for in Article 5(2) of Directive 88/407/EEC shall be submitted to the Joint Veterinary
Committee.

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3.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 16 of Directive 88/407/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic
diseases.

4.

(a)

Bovine semen traded between the Member States of
the Community and Switzerland shall be
accompanied by health certificates in accordance with the models set out in Annex D to Directive
88/407/EEC.

(b) No specific implementing rules relating to BSE may be required for bovine semen traded between the

Member States of the Community and Switzerland.

VIII.

PORCINE SEMEN

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26 June 1990 laying
down the animal health requirements applicable to
intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of
domestic animals of the porcine species (OJ L 224,
18.8.1990, p. 62), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 806/2003 of 14 April 2003 adapting to Decision
1999/468/EC the provisions relating to committees
which assist the Commission in the exercise of its
implementing powers laid down in Council
instruments adopted in accordance with the
consultation procedure (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 51 to 55
(artificial insemination) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11),
and in particular Articles 64a and 76 (approval of
insemination centres as export enterprises) thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

The information provided for in Article 5(2) of Directive 90/429/EEC shall be submitted to the Joint Veterinary
Committee.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 16 of Directive 90/429/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic
diseases.

Porcine semen traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland shall be accompanied by
health certificates in accordance with the models set out in Annex D to Directive 90/429/EEC.

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IX.

OTHER SPECIES

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying
down animal health requirements governing trade in
and imports into the Community of animals, semen,
ova and embryos not subject to animal health
requirements laid down in specific Community rules
referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ
L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54), as last amended by Directive
2004/68/EC of 26 April 2004 laying down animal
health rules for the importation into and transit
through the Community of certain live ungulate
animals, amending Directives 90/426/EEC and 92/65/
EEC and repealing Directive 72/462/EEC (OJ L 139,
30.4.2004, p. 320)

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 51 to 55
(artificial insemination) and 56 to 58 (embryo
transfer) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11),
and in particular Articles 25 to 30 (import of dogs,
cats and other animals), 64 (conditions of export),
64a and 76 (approval of insemination centres and
assembly agencies as export enterprises) thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

4.

For the purposes of this Annex, this point shall cover trade in live animals not subject to points I to V inclusive,
and in semen, ova and embryos not subject to points VI to VIII inclusive.

The Community and Switzerland undertake not to ban or restrict trade in the live animals, semen, ova and
embryos as referred to in point 1 for animal-health reasons other than those resulting from the application of
this Annex, and in particular any safeguard measures taken pursuant to Article 20 thereof.

Ungulates other than as referred to in points I, II and III traded between the Member States of the Community
and Switzerland shall be accompanied by health certificates in accordance with the models set out in part 1 of
Annex E to Directive 92/65/EEC.

Lagomorphs traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland shall be accompanied by
health certificates in accordance with the models set out in part 1 of Annex E to Directive 92/65/EEC, bearing
where necessary the declaration provided for in the second subparagraph of Article 9(2) of Directive 92/65/EEC.

That declaration may be adapted by the Swiss authorities to include in full the requirements of Article 9 of
Directive 92/65/EEC.

5.

The information provided for in the fourth subparagraph of Article 9(2) of Directive 92/65/EEC shall be
submitted to the Joint Veterinary Committee.

6.

(a)

Consignments of cats and dogs from the Community to Switzerland shall be subject to Article 10(2) of
Directive 92/65/EEC.

(b)

Consignments of cats and dogs from Switzerland to the Member States of the Community other than the
United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta and Sweden shall be subject to the requirements of Article 10(2) of
Directive 92/65/EEC.

(c)

Consignments of cats and dogs from Switzerland to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta and Sweden shall
be subject to the requirements of Article 10(3) of Directive 92/65/EEC.

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(d)

The identification arrangements shall be those provided for in Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to
the non-commercial movement of pet animals and amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC (OJ L 146,
13.6.2003, p. 1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1994/2004 (OJ L 344, 20.11.2004,
p. 17). The passport to be used is that provided for by Commission Decision 2003/803/EC (OJ L 312,
27.11.2003, p. 1).

7.

8.

9.

Semen, ova and embryos of the ovine or caprine species traded between the Member States of the Community
and Switzerland shall be accompanied by health certificates as provided for by Commission Decision 95/388/
EC (OJ L 234, 3.10.1995, p. 30).

Semen of the equine species traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland shall be
accompanied by health certificates as provided for by Commission Decision 95/307/EC (OJ L 185, 4.8.1995,
p. 58).

Ova and embryos of the equine species traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland
shall be accompanied by health certificates as provided for by Commission Decision 95/294/EC (OJ L 182,
2.8.1995, p. 27).

10. Ova and embryos of the porcine species traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland
shall be accompanied by health certificates as provided for by Commission Decision 95/483/EC (OJ L 275,
18.11.1995, p. 30).

11.

For the purposes of Article 24 of Directive 92/65/EEC, the information provided for in paragraph 2 of that
Article shall be submitted to the Joint Veterinary Committee.

12.

For trade between the Community and Switzerland in live animals as referred to in point 1, the certificates
provided for in Parts 2 and 3 of Annex E to Directive 92/65/EEC shall apply mutatis mutandis.

13. Animals as referred to in Article 2(b) of Directive 92/65/EEC which have gone through quarantine in an
approved centre and are traded between the Community and Switzerland shall be accompanied by health
certificates in accordance with the models provided for by Directive 92/65/EEC.

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APPENDIX 3

IMPORTS OF LIVE ANIMALS AND CERTAIN ANIMAL PRODUCTS
FROM THIRD COUNTRIES

I.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY — LEGISLATION

A.

Bovine, porcine, ovine and caprine animals

Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation
of bovine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28), as last
amended by Directive 2004/68/EC (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 320).

B.

Equidae

Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import
from third countries of equidae (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990 p. 42), as last amended by Directive 2004/68/EC.

C.

Poultry and hatching eggs

Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in,
and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (OJ L 303, 31.10.1990, p. 6), as last amended by the
Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus,
the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of
Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European
Union is founded.

D. Aquaculture animals

Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on
the market of aquaculture animals and products (OJ L 46, 19.2.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 806/2003.

E. Molluscs

Council Directive 91/492/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing
on the market of live bivalve molluscs (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.

F.

Bovine embryos

Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade
in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (OJ L 302, 19.10.1989,
p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.

G.

Bovine semen

Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-
Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species (OJ L 194, 22.7.1988, p. 10), as
last amended by Commission Decision 2004/101/EC (OJ L 30, 4.2.2004, p. 15).

H.

Porcine semen

Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26 June 1990 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-
Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 62), as
last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003.

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I.

Other live animals

Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports
into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in
specific Community rules referred to in Annex A(I) to Directive 90/425/EEC (OJ L 268, 14.9.1992 p. 54), as last
amended by Directive 2004/68/EC.

II.

SWITZERLAND — LEGISLATION

Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit and export of animals and animal products (OITE), as last
amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11).

For the purposes of this Annex, for Switzerland, the Zurich Zoo is accepted as an approved centre in accordance with
Annex C to Directive 92/65/EEC.

III.

IMPLEMENTING RULES

As a general rule, the Office vétérinaire fédéral shall apply the same rules as those covered by point I of this Appendix.
However, the Office vétérinaire fédéral may adopt more restrictive measures and require additional guarantees. In that
case, without prejudice to its right to implement those measures immediately, consultations shall be held within the
Joint Veterinary Committee to find appropriate solutions. Where the Office vétérinaire fédéral wishes to implement
In such cases,
less restrictive measures,
consultations shall be held within the Joint Veterinary Committee to find suitable solutions. Pending such solutions,
the Swiss authorities shall refrain from implementing the planned measures.

inform the competent Commission departments in advance.

it shall

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APPENDIX 4

I.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY — LEGISLATION

A.

Bovine animals

Council Directive 77/504/EEC of 25 July 1977 on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (OJ L 206,
12.8.1977, p. 8), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36)

B.

Porcine animals

Council Directive 88/661/EEC of 19 December 1988 on the zootechnical standards applicable to breeding animals of
the porcine species (OJ L 382, 31.12.1988, p. 36), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003

C. Ovine and caprine animals

Council Directive 89/361/EEC of 30 May 1989 concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats (OJ L 153, 6.6.1989,
p. 30)

D.

Equidae

(a)

(b)

Council Directive 90/427/EEC of 26 June 1990 on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing
intra-Community trade in equidae (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 55);

Council Directive 90/428/EEC of 26 June 1990 on trade in equidae intended for competitions and laying down
the conditions for participation therein (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 60)

E.

Pure-bred animals

Council Directive 91/174/EEC of 25 March 1991 laying down zootechnical and pedigree requirements for the
marketing of pure-bred animals and amending Directives 77/504/EEC and 90/425/EEC (OJ L 85, 5.4.1991, p. 37)

F.

Imports from third countries

Council Directive 94/28/EC of 23 June 1994 laying down the principles relating to the zootechnical and genealogical
conditions applicable to imports from third countries of animals, their semen, ova and embryos, and amending
Directive 77/504/EEC on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (OJ L 178, 12.7.1994, p. 66)

II.

SWITZERLAND — LEGISLATION

Ordonnance of 7 December 1998 on livestock farming, as last amended on 26 November 2003 (RS 916.310)

III.

IMPLEMENTING RULES

Without prejudice to the provisions on zootechnical checks in Appendices 5 and 6, the Swiss authorities undertake to
ensure that Switzerland applies to its imports the same provisions as those in Directive 94/28/EC.

Where difficulties arise in trade, the matter shall be referred to the Joint Veterinary Committee at the request of either
Party.

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APPENDIX 5

CHECKS AND FEES

CHAPTER 1

TRADE BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND SWITZERLAND

I.

TRACES system

A.

Legislation

European Community

Switzerland

Commission Decision 2004/292/EC of 30 March
2004 on the introduction of the Traces system and
amending Decision 92/486/EEC (OJ L 94, 31.3.2004,
p. 63)

Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases
(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.401)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

The Commission, in cooperation with the Office vétérinaire fédéral, shall integrate Switzerland into the TRACES
computerised system provided for by Decision 2004/292/EC.

For trade in live animals and their semen, ova and embryos between the European Community and Switzerland, the
health certificates shall be those provided for in this Annex and available in the TRACES system, in accordance with
Commission Regulation (EC) No 599/2004 of 30 March 2004 concerning the adoption of a harmonised model
certificate and inspection report linked to intra‑Community trade in animals and products of animal origin (OJ L 94,
31.3.2004, p. 44).

If necessary, transitional measures shall be laid down in the Joint Veterinary Committee.

II.

Rules for equidae

Checks relating to trade between the European Community and Switzerland shall be carried out in accordance with
Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-
Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (OJ L 224,
18.8.1990, p. 29), as last amended by Directive 2002/33/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 315,
19.11.2002, p. 14).

The Joint Veterinary Committee shall be responsible for implementing Articles 9 and 22.

III. Rules for animals sent for grazing in border areas

1.

Definitions:

— grazing: dispatching animals to a Member State or to Switzerland with a view to grazing in a 10 km strip
on either side of the border. In special, duly substantiated conditions, a wider strip on either side of the
border between Switzerland and the Community may be authorised by the competent authorities
concerned,

— daily grazing: grazing where the animals are returned to their holding of origin in a Member State or in

Switzerland at the end of each day.

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2.

In the event of grazing between the Member States and Switzerland, Commission Decision 2001/672/EC of
20 August 2001 laying down special rules applicable to movements of bovine animals when put out to summer
grazing in mountain areas (OJ L 235, 4.9.2001, p. 23), as last amended by Decision 2004/318/EC (OJ L 102,
7.4.2004, p. 71) shall apply mutatis mutandis.

However, for the purposes of this Annex, the following adjustments shall apply to Article 1 of Decision 2001/
672/EC:

— the reference period 1 May to 15 October shall be replaced by “the calendar year”;

— for Switzerland, the Parties referred to in Article 1 of Decision 2001/672/EC and referred to in the

corresponding Annex shall be:

SWITZERLAND

CANTON OF ZÜRICH

CANTON OF BERN/BERNE

CANTON OF LUZERN

CANTON OF URI

CANTON OF SCHWYZ

CANTON OF OBWALDEN

CANTON OF NIDWALDEN

CANTON OF GLARIS

CANTON OF ZUG

CANTON OF FRIBOURG

CANTON OF SOLOTHURN

CANTON OF BASEL STADT

CANTON OF BASEL LAND

CANTON OF SCHAFFHAUSEN

CANTON OF APPENZELL AUSSERRHODEN

CANTON OF APPENZELL INNERRHODEN

CANTON OF SANKT GALLEN

CANTON OF GRAUBÜNDEN

CANTON OF AARGAU

CANTON OF THURGAU

CANTON OF TICINO

CANTON OF VAUD

CANTON OF VALAIS/WALLIS

CANTON OF NEUCHÂTEL

CANTON OF GENEVA

CANTON OF JURA

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Pursuant to the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases (OFE) of 27 June 1995, as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS
916.401), and in particular Article 7 thereof (registration) and the Ordonnance of 18 August 1999 on the data
base on animal movements, as last amended on 20 November 2002 (RS 916.404), and in particular Article 2
thereof (content of the database), Switzerland is to allocate to each pasturage a specific registration code which
must be registered in the national database on bovine animals.

3.

In the case of grazing between the Member States and Switzerland, the official veterinarian of the country of
dispatch shall:

(a)

on the date of issue of the certificate and no later than 24 hours before the planned date of arrival of the
animals, by means of the computerised system linking veterinary authorities provided for in Article 20 of
Directive 90/425/EEC, inform the competent authority of the place of destination (local veterinary unit) to
which the animals have been dispatched;

(b)

examine the animals within 48 hours prior to their departure for the grazing ground; the animals must be
duly identified;

(c)

issue a certificate in accordance with the model in point 11 below.

4.

The official veterinarian of the country of destination shall inspect the animals upon arrival in the country of
destination to ensure that they comply with the standards laid down in this Annex.

5.

Throughout the duration of the grazing period, the animals shall remain under customs control.

6.

The holder of the animals must:

(a)

accept, in a written statement, to comply with all measures taken pursuant to this Annex and any other
measures introduced at local level, in the same way as any holder originating in a Member State or
Switzerland;

(b)

to pay the costs of the checks required pursuant to this Annex;

(c)

to cooperate fully with arrangements for customs or veterinary checks required by the authorities of the
country of dispatch or of destination.

7. When the animals return at the end of the season or before, the official veterinarian of the country where the

grazing ground is located shall:

(a)

on the date of issue of the certificate and no later than 24 hours before the planned date of arrival of the
animals, by means of the computerised system linking veterinary authorities provided for in Article 20 of
Directive 90/425/EEC, inform the competent authority of the place of destination (local veterinary unit) to
which the animals have been dispatched;

(b)

examine the animals within 48 hours prior to their departure for the grazing ground; the animals must be
duly identified;

(c)

issue a certificate in accordance with the model in point 11 below.

8.

In the event of outbreaks of disease, the competent veterinary authorities shall take appropriate measures by
mutual agreement.

Those authorities shall consider how to cover any costs involved. If necessary the matter shall be referred to the
Joint Veterinary Committee.

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9.

As an exception to the rules on grazing in points 1 to 8 above, in the case of daily grazing between the Member
States and Switzerland:

(a)

the animals shall not enter into contact with animals from another holding;

(b)

the holders of such animals shall undertake to inform the competent veterinary authority of any contact
between their animals and animals from another holding;

(c)

the health certificate set out in point 11 below shall be presented to the competent veterinary authorities
every calendar year when the animals first enter a Member State or Switzerland. The health certificate
must be presented to the competent veterinary authorities at the request of the latter;

(d)

points 2 and 3 above shall apply only to the first time in each calendar year that the animals are
dispatched to a Member State or to Switzerland;

(e)

point 7 shall not apply;

(f)

the holders of animals shall undertake to inform the competent veterinary authority of the end of the
grazing period.

10. As an exception to the rules on fees provided for in point VI(D) of Chapter 3 of Appendix 5, in the case of daily
grazing between the Member States and Switzerland, the fees provided for shall be paid only once per calendar
year.

11. Model health certificate for bovine animals sent for grazing or daily grazing in border areas and for bovine

animals returning from border grazing (at or before the end of the normal grazing period):

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EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 

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□  Name

Address

Postal code

I.5.   Consignee

Name

Address

Postal Code

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I.3.  Central Competent Authority

I.4.  Local Competent Authority

I.6.  No.(s) of related original certiﬁ cates 

No.(s) of accompanying documents

I.7.  Dealer

Name 

Approval number

I.8.  Country of origin

ISO code

1.9.  Region of origin

Code

I.10. Country of destination 

ISO code

I.11. Region of destination

Code

I.12. Place of origin/Place of harvest

Holding  □ 
  Approved body  □ 
Embryo team  □ 

Assembly centre  □ 
Semen centre  □ 
Establishment  □ 

Dealer’s premise  □
Approved aquaculture holding  □
Other  □

I.13. Place of destination

Holding  □ 
  Approved body  □ 
Embryo team  □ 

Assembly centre  □ 
Semen centre  □ 
Establishment  □ 

Dealer’s premise  □
Approved aquaculture holding  □
Other  □

Name 

Address

Postal code

I.14. Place of loading

Postal code

I.16. Means of transport

Aeroplane  □ 
Road vehicle  □ 

Identiﬁ cation:

I.18. Animal species/Product

Approval number

Name 

Address

Postal code

I.15. Date and time of departure

Ship  □ 
Other  □

Railway wagon  □

I.17. Transporter

Name 

Address

Postal code 

Approval number

Approval number

Member state

I.19. Commodity code (CN code)

I.21. Temperature of products

Ambient  □ 

I.23. Identiﬁ cation of container/Seal number

I.25. Animals certiﬁ ed as/product certiﬁ ed for:

Breeding  □ 
Artiﬁ cial reproduction  □ 
Human consumption  □ 

Chilled  □ 

Frozen  □

I.20. Number/Quantity

I.22. Number of packages

I.24. Type of packaging

Fattening  □ 
Registered equidae  □ 
Animal feedingstuff  □ 

Slaughter  □ 
Game restocking  □ 
Pharmaceutical use  □ 

Transhumance  □ 
Pets  □
Technical use  □ 

Approved body  □

Other  □

I.26. Transit through 3rd country     

I.27. Transit through Member states     

3rd country 

Exit point 

Entry point 

I.28. Export     

3rd country 

Exit point 

I.30. Route plan

ISO code

Code

BIP unit no.:

ISO code

Code

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No     

I.31. Identiﬁ cation of the animals

  Member state 

  Member state 

  Member state 

I.29. Estimated journey time

ISO code

ISO code

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Intra-Community Certiﬁ cate

II. 

Health information (1); (2)

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II.b. Local reference number

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□A.7. 

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□B.1. 

□B.2. 

Health certiﬁ cate for bovine animals sent for grazing (3) or daily grazing (3)(4) in border areas

I, the undersigned ofﬁ cial veterinarian, certify that:

each animal in the consignment described below

 comes  from  a  holding  of  origin  and  an  area  which,  in  accordance  with  Community  or  national  legislation,  are  not 
subject to any prohibition or restriction in connection with animal diseases affecting the bovine species;

comes from a herd of origin situated in a Member State or part of its territory,
□(a) 
□(b)  which is ofﬁ cially recognised as free of leucosis, tuberculosis and brucellosis.

 with a surveillance network approved by Commission Decision.../../EC, and for Switzerland by the Agreement 
of 21 June 1999 between the European Community and Switzerland (point I of Appendix 2 to Annex 11),

is an animal for breeding(3) or production(1) that:
□(a) 

 has, according to the available information, remained on the holding of origin for the last 30 days, or since birth 
if less than 30 days old, and that no animals imported from a third country have entered the holding during that 
period, unless kept completely isolated from the other animals on the holding;
 has not been in contact during the past 30 days with animals from herds not meeting the conditions set out in 
point 2.

□(b) 

and that:

the animals described above were inspected on ……….. (date) during the 48 hours prior to planned departure and 
showed no clinical signs of infectious or contagious disease;

the holding of origin and, where applicable, the approved assembly centre, and the zone in which they are situated 
are  not  subject  to  any  prohibition  or  restriction  in  connection  with  animal  diseases  affecting  the  bovine  species  in 
accordance with Community or national legislation;

all the applicable provisions of Council Directive 64/432/EEC have been complied with;

the animals comply with the additional guarantees regarding IBR/IPV in accordance with Commission Decision 2004/
558/EC, which applies mutatis mutandis in accordance with the Agreement of 21 June 1999 between the European 
Community and Switzerland;

at the time of inspection the above animals were ﬁ t to be transported on the intended journey in accordance with the 
provisions of Directive 91/628/EEC(5).

Date of arrival at the pasture ground(6) ...............

Planned date of departure from pasture ground:

Health certificate for bovine animals returning from grazing in border areas (at or before the end of the normal 
grazing period)

I, the undersigned official veterinarian, certify that:

the animals described above (list of animals returning early (3) or list of animals on the associated original certificate 
(3), (7), (8) were inspected on .................. (date of loading or 48 hours before departure) and showed no clinical signs 
of infectious or contagious disease;

the area in which the animals have been grazing is not subject to any prohibition or restriction in connection with animal 
diseases affecting the bovine species in accordance with Community or national legislation and, in particular, no cases 
of tuberculosis, brucellosis or leucosis have been found during the grazing period.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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*  Part A to be ﬁ lled in on dispatch to grazing or daily grazing in a border area, Part B to be ﬁ lled in for return from grazing in a 

border area.

(1)  The information which must appear on this certiﬁ cate must be entered in the computerised system linking veterinary authorities provided 
for in Article 20 of Directive 90/425/EEC on the date of issue of the certiﬁ cate and no later than 24 hours before the planned date of arrival 
of the animals. 

(2)  This certiﬁ cate shall be valid for ten days from the date of the health inspection carried out in Switzerland or in the Member State of origin. 

In the case of daily grazing, this certiﬁ cate shall be valid for the entire grazing period.

(3)  Delete as appropriate.
(4)  In the case of daily grazing, this certiﬁ cate shall be valid for the entire grazing period.
(5)  This  statement  does  not  exempt  transporters  from  their  obligations  in  accordance  with  Community  provisions  in  force  in  particular 

regarding the ﬁ tness of animals to be transported.

(6)  The registration code of the pasture ground is shown in part I.13 (Approval number) of this certiﬁ cate.
(7)  If animals are returned to their holding of origin during the grazing period for health reasons, accompanied by a health certiﬁ cate, the 

animals concerned must be deleted from the initial list, which must be validated by the ofﬁ cial veterinarian.

(8)  The number of the health certiﬁ cate used to move the animals to the grazing area is given in part I.6 of this certiﬁ cate.

Ofﬁ cial veterinarian or inspector

Name (in capital letters) 

Qualiﬁ cation and title: 

Local Veterinary Unit (LVU):

Ofﬁ cial stamp 

LVU No: 

Date: 

Signature:

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EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
III.1. Date of the inspection
□

III.2. Certiﬁ cate Reference Number:

Intra-trade certiﬁ cate

III.3. Documentary Check: 

EU Standard 

Additional guarantees 

National requirements 

No     

Satisfactory   □ 
Satisfactory   □ 
Satisfactory   □ 

Yes     

Not satisfactory   □
Not satisfactory   □
Not satisfactory   □

III.4. Identity Check: 

No     

Yes     

Satisfactory     

Not satisfactory     

III.5. Physical Check: 

No     

Total animals checked     

III.6. Laboratory Tests: 

No     

Yes     

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Date:

III.7. Welfare Check: 

No     

Yes     

Tested for:

Random     

Suspicion     

Satisfactory     

Not satisfactory     

Results: 

Satisfactory     

Not satisfactory     

III.8. Infringement of welfare regulation:

III.8.1. Transporter authorisation invalid 

III.8.2. Non-compliance of the means of transport 

III.8.3. Stocking density exceeded 

III.8.4. Travel times exceeded 

III.8.5. Watering and feeding not fulﬁ lled 

III.8.6. Mishandling or negligence to the animals 

III.8.7. Other 

III.10. Impact of the transport on animals

□
□
□ 
□
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III.9. Infringement of health legislation

III.9.1. Absence/Invalid certiﬁ cate 

III.9.2. Mis-match with documents 

Average space

III.9.3. Non authorised country 

III.9.4. Non approved region/ zone 

III.9.5. Prohibited species 

III.9.6. Absence of additional guarantee 

III.9.7. Non approved holding 

III.9.8. Diseased or suspect animals 

III.9.9. Unsatisfactory tests 

Number of dead animals:    

Estimation     

III.9.10. Absence or non legal identiﬁ cation 

Number of unﬁ t animals:     

Estimation     

III.9.11. National requirements not fulﬁ lled 

III.9.12. Address of destination invalid 

Number of birth or abortion     

III.9.13. Other 

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III.11. Corrective action

III.11.1. Delayed departure 

III.11.2. Transfer procedure 

III.11.3. Quarantine 

III.11.4. Humane killing/Euthanasia 

III.11.5. Destruction of carcasses/products 

III.11.6. Return of consignment 

III.11.7. Treatment of products 

III.11.8. Use of products for other purpose 

Identiﬁ cation:

III.13. Place of inspection

Establishment     

Dealer's premise     

Port     

Enroute     

III.14. Ofﬁ cial veterinarian or ofﬁ cial inspector

III.12. Follow-up of quarantine

III.12.1. Humanely killing/Euthanasia                        

III.12.2. Release                                                        

Holding     

Approved body     

Airport     

Other     

Assembly centre     

Semen centre     

Exit point     

Local Veterinary Unit 

No of the related LVU

Name (in Capital):

Qualiﬁ cation and title

Date: 

Signature:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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IV.

Specific rules

A. Where animals for slaughter are bound for the slaughterhouse in Basle, documentary checks only shall be
carried out at one of the points of entry into Swiss territory. This rule shall apply only to animals originating in
the French department of Haut-Rhin or the German Landkreise Lörrach, Waldshut, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald
and the town of Freiburg im Breisgau. This provision may be extended to other slaughterhouses along the
border between the Community and Switzerland.

B. Where animals are bound for the customs enclave of Livigno, documentary checks only shall be carried out at
Ponte Gallo. This rule shall apply only to animals originating in the canton of Graubünden. This provision may
be extended to other areas under customs control along the border between the Community and Switzerland.

C. Where animals are bound for the canton of Graubünden, documentary checks only shall be carried out at La
Drossa. This rule shall apply only to animals originating in the customs enclave of Livigno. This provision may
be extended to other areas along the border between the Community and Switzerland.

D. Where live animals are loaded directly or indirectly onto a train at a point in the territory of the Community for
unloading at another point in the territory of the Community after transit through Swiss territory, the only
requirement shall be to inform the Swiss veterinary authorities beforehand. This rule shall apply only to trains
the composition of which does not change in the course of transport.

V.

Rules for animals crossing through Community or Swiss territory

A. Where live animals originating in the Community are to cross through Swiss territory, the Swiss authorities
shall carry out documentary checks only. In suspicious cases, they may carry out any other inspections required.

B. Where live animals originating in Switzerland are to cross through Community territory, the Community
authorities shall carry out documentary checks only. In suspicious cases, they may carry out any other
inspections required. The Swiss authorities guarantee that the animals will be accompanied by a certificate of
non‑refusal issued by the authorities of the third country of first destination.

VI. General rules

These provisions shall apply to cases not covered by points II to V.

A.

For live animals originating in the Community or Switzerland and intended for import, the following checks
shall be carried out:

— documentary checks.

B.

For live animals from countries other than those covered by this Annex which have been checked as provided
for in Council Directive 91/496/EEC (OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56), as last amended by the Act concerning the
conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of
Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the
Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union
is founded (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381), the following checks shall be carried out:

— documentary checks.

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VII. Points of entry — trade between the European Community and Switzerland

A.

For the Community:

Germany:

— Konstanz Straße

— Weil am Rhein/Mannheim

France:

— Saint Julien/Bardonnex

— Ferney-Voltaire/Geneva

— Saint-Louis/Basle

Italy:

— Campocologno

— Chiasso

— Grand San Bernardo-Pollein

Austria:

— Feldkirch-Tisis

— Höchst

— Feldkirch-Buchs

B.

For Switzerland:

— Germany:

— France:

— Italy:

— Austria:

road

rail, road

road

air

road, air

rail

rail, road

road

road

road

rail

Thayngen

Kreuzlingen

Basle

Bardonnex

Basle

Geneva

Campocologno

Chiasso

Martigny

Schaanwald

St. Margrethen

Feldkirch-Buchs

road

road

road, rail, air

road

road, air

air

rail

road, rail

road

road

road

rail

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CHAPTER 2

IMPORTS FROM THIRD COUNTRIES

I.

Legislation

Checks on imports from third countries shall be carried out in accordance with Council Directive 91/496/EEC of
15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the
Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (OJ L 268,
24.9.1991, p. 56), as last amended by the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the
Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of
Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the
adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381).

II.

Implementing rules and procedures

A.

B.

For the purposes of Article 6 of Directive 91/496/EEC, the border inspection posts shall be: Basle-Mulhouse
airport, Ferney-Voltaire/Geneva airport and Zürich airport. The Joint Veterinary Committee shall be responsible
for subsequent amendments.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 19 of Directive 91/496/EEC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic
diseases.

CHAPTER 3

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

— For France, the cases of Ferney-Voltaire/Geneva airport and St. Louis/Basle airport shall be the subject of

consultations within the Joint Veterinary Committee.

— For Switzerland, the cases of Geneva-Cointrin airport and Basle-Mulhouse airport shall be the subject of

consultations within the Joint Veterinary Committee.

I.

MUTUAL ASSISTANCE

A.

Legislation

European Community

Switzerland

Council Directive 89/608/EEC of 21 November 1989
on mutual assistance between the administrative
authorities of the Member States and cooperation
between the latter and the Commission to ensure the
correct application of legislation on veterinary and
zootechnical matters (OJ L 351, 2.12.1989, p. 34)

Law on epizootic diseases (LFE) of 1 July 1966, as last
amended on 20 June 2003 (RS 916.40), and in
particular Article 57 thereof

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

The Joint Veterinary Committee shall be responsible for the application of Articles 10, 11 and 16 of Directive
89/608/EEC.

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II.

IDENTIFICATION OF ANIMALS

A.

Legislation

European Community

Switzerland

1. Council Directive 92/102/EEC of 27 November

1. Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases

(OFE), as last amended on 23 June 2004
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 7 to 22
(registration and identification) thereof

2. Ordonnance of 18 August 1999 on the database for

animal movements, as last amended on
20 November 2002 (RS 916.404)

1992 on the identification and registration of
animals (OJ L 355, 5.12.1992, p. 32), as last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 21/2004 of
17 December 2003 establishing a system for the
identification and registration of ovine and caprine
animals and amending Regulation (EC) No 1782/
2003 and Directives 92/102/EEC and 64/432/EEC
(OJ L 5, 9.1.2004, p. 8)

2. Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000
establishing a system for the identification and
registration of bovine animals and regarding the
labelling of beef and beef products and repealing
Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 (OJ L 204,
11.8.2000, p. 1), as last amended by the Act
concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech
Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of
Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of
Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of
Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of
Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the
adjustments to the Treaties on which the European
Union is founded, Annex II: List referred to in
Article 20 of the Act of Accession — 6. Agriculture
— B. Veterinary and plant health legislation — I.
Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

The Joint Veterinary Committee shall be responsible for the application of Article 3(2), the fifth subparagraph of
Article 4(1)(a) and Article 4(2) of Directive 92/102/EEC.

For movements of swine and ovine and caprine animals within Switzerland, the date to be taken into account
for the purposes of Article 5(3) shall be 1 July 1999.

In the context of Article 10 of Directive 92/102/EEC, the Joint Veterinary Committee shall be responsible for
coordination where any electronic identification systems are set up.

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III.

ANIMAL WELFARE

A.

Legislation

Community

Switzerland

1. Council Directive 91/628/EEC of 19 November
1991 on the protection of animals during transport
and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/
EEC (OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 17), as last amended
by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 of 14 April 2003
adapting to Decision 1999/468/EC the provisions
relating to committees which assist the Commission
in the exercise of its implementing powers laid
down in Council instruments adopted in accordance
with the consultation procedure (qualified majority)
(OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1)

2. Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 of 25 June
1997 concerning Community criteria for staging
points and amending the route plan referred to in
the Annex to Directive 91/628/EEC (OJ L 174,
2.7.1997, p. 1), as last amended by Regulation (EC)
No 1040/2003 of 11 June 2003 amending
Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 as regards the use of
staging points (OJ L 151, 19.6.2003, p. 21)

1. Ordonnance of 27 May 1981 on animal welfare, as

last amended on 27 June 2001 (RS 455.1)

2. Ordonnance of 20 April 1988 on the import, transit
and export of animals and animal products (OITE),
as last amended on 23 June 2004 (RS 916.443.11)

B.

Special rules and procedures for implementation

1.

2.

3.

The Swiss authorities undertake to comply with the requirements laid down in Directive 91/628/EEC for trade
between Switzerland and the European Community and for imports from third countries.

The information provided for in the fourth paragraph of Article 8 of Directive 91/628/EEC shall be submitted to
the Joint Veterinary Committee.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out under the responsibility of the Joint Veterinary Committee in
accordance in particular with Article 10 of Directive 91/628/EEC and Article 65 of the Ordonnance of 20 April
1988 on the import, transit and export of animals and animal products (OITE), as last amended on 23 June
2004 (RS 916.443.11).

4.

The information provided for in the second subparagraph of Article 18(3) of Directive 91/628/EEC shall be
submitted to the Joint Veterinary Committee.

IV.

SEMEN, OVA AND EMBRYOS

Section VI of Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of this Appendix shall apply mutatis mutandis.

V.

FEES

A.

For checks on live animals from countries other than those covered by this Annex, the Swiss authorities
undertake to collect at least the fees provided for in Annex C, Chapter 2, to Council Directive 96/43/EC (OJ
L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1).

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B.

The fees payable on live animals originating in the Community or Switzerland and intended for import into the
Community or Switzerland shall be:

EUR 2,5/t with a minimum of EUR 15 and a maximum of EUR 175 being charged per consignment.

C.

No fees shall be charged:

— on animals for slaughter bound for the slaughterhouse in Basle,

— on animals bound for the customs enclave of Livigno,

— on animals bound for the canton of Graubünden,

— on live animals loaded directly or indirectly onto a train at one point in Community territory for

unloading at another point in Community territory,

— on live animals originating in the Community crossing Swiss territory,

— on live animals originating in Switzerland crossing Community territory,

— on equidae.

D.

The fees payable on animals sent for grazing in border areas shall be:

EUR 1/head for the country of dispatch and EUR 1/head for the country of destination, with a minimum of EUR
10 and a maximum of EUR 100 being charged in each case per consignment.

E.

For the purposes of this chapter, “consignment” means a number of animals of the same type, covered by the
same health certificate or document, carried on the same means of transport, dispatched by the same consignor,
coming from the same exporting country or region and bound for the same destination.

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APPENDIX 6

LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS

CHAPTER 1

SECTORS WHERE RECOGNITION OF EQUIVALENCE IS MUTUAL

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L 17/45

CHAPTER II

SECTORS OTHER THAN THOSE COVERED BY CHAPTER I

I.

Exports from the Community to Switzerland

Exports from the Community to Switzerland shall be subject to the same conditions as intra-Community trade.
However, in all cases, a certificate attesting compliance with those conditions shall be issued by the competent
authorities to accompany consignments.

If necessary, models for certificates shall be discussed in the Joint Veterinary Committee.

II.

Exports from Switzerland to the Community

Exports from Switzerland to the Community shall be subject to the relevant conditions laid down in the Community
rules. Models for certificates shall be discussed in the Joint Veterinary Committee.

Pending a decision on these models, the present requirements for certificates shall apply.

CHAPTER III

TRANSFER OF A SECTOR FROM CHAPTER II TO CHAPTER I

As soon as Switzerland adopts any legislation it regards as equivalent to Community legislation, the matter shall be
brought before the Joint Veterinary Committee. Chapter I of this Appendix shall be adjusted as soon as possible to
reflect the outcome of the Committee's deliberations.

L 17/46

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

20.1.2005

APPENDIX 11

CONTACT POINTS

— For the European Community:

The Director

Food Safety: plant health, animal health and welfare, international questions

Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection (DG SANCO)

European Commission

Rue Froissart 101

B-1049 Brussels

O t h e r i m p o r t a n t c o n t a c t s :

The Director

Food and Veterinary Office

Grange

Ireland

Head of Unit

International food, veterinary and phytosanitary questions

Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection (DG SANCO)

European Commission

Rue Froissart 101

B-1049 Brussels

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 17/47

— For Switzerland:

Office vétérinaire fédéral

CH-3003 Berne

Tel. (41-31) 323 85 01/02

Fax (41-31) 324 82 56

O t h e r i m p o r t a n t c o n t a c t s :

Office fédéral de la santé publique

Unité principale ‘Sûreté alimentaire’

CH-3003 Berne

Tel. (41-31) 322 95 55

Fax (41-31) 322 95 74

Centrale du Service d'inspection et de consultation en matière d'économie laitière

Schwarzenburgstraße 161

CH-3097 Liebefeld-Berne

Tel. (41-31) 323 81 03

Fax (41-31) 323 82 27’