Proposal for a Council Decision on the Community position on Decision No 1/2006 of the Joint Veterinary Committee set up by the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products regarding the amendment of Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 to Annex 11 to the Agreement.
Date: 2006-10-20
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: Switzerland, agricultural trade, animal disease, exchange of information, trade agreement (EU), veterinary inspection, veterinary legislation

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 

Brussels, 19.10.2006 
COM(2006) 608 final 

Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

on the Community position on Decision No 1/2006 of the Joint Veterinary Committee set 
up by the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation 
on trade in agricultural products regarding the amendment of Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 
and 10 to Annex 11 to the Agreement. 

(presented by the Commission) 

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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 

The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on Trade in 
Agricultural  Products  (hereinafter  referred  to  as  “the  Agriculture  Agreement”)  entered  into 
force on 1 June 2002.  

Appendix  6,  Chapter  1,  of  Annex  11  to  the  Agriculture  Agreement  mutually  recognises 
equivalence  in  the  sector  for  milk  and  products  of  milk  of  the  bovine  species  intended  for 
human  consumption  and  in  the  sector  for  animal  by-products  not  intended  for  human 
consumption. 

The Swiss Confederation has given an undertaking to incorporate in its national legislation the 
provisions  of  Regulations  (EC)  Nos  2160/2003  and  1003/2005  and  Directive  (EC) 
No 2003/99 on the monitoring and control of zoonoses and zoonotic agents. 

The Swiss Confederation has undertaken to include in its national legislation the provisions of 
Regulations  (EC)  Nos 2073/2005  on  microbiological  criteria  for  foodstuffs,  2074/2005 
concerning  the  application  of  the  provisions  of  the  “hygiene  package”,  and  2075/2005  on 
controls for trichinella. 

The  Community  and  Swiss  legislative  references  in  Appendices  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6  and  10  to 
Annex  11  to  the  Agriculture  Agreement  should  be  updated.  It  has  been  decided  to  take 
account of the legislation in force on 1 July 2006. 

Article 19(1) of Annex 11 to the Agriculture Agreement sets up a Joint Veterinary Committee 
made up of representatives of the parties. It is responsible for examining all questions relating 
to  the  said  Annex  and  its  implementation  and  is  to  carry  out  the  tasks  provided  for  therein. 
The Joint Veterinary Committee is empowered to adopt decisions in the cases provided for in 
Annex 11. 

Article  19(3)  of  Annex  11  to  the  Agriculture  Agreement  authorises  the  Joint  Veterinary 
Committee  to  amend  the  appendices  thereto,  in  particular  with  a  view  to  adapting  and 
updating them. 

The  Community  must  adopt  the  position  it  is  to  take  in  the  Joint  Veterinary  Committee 
regarding  adoption  of  the  necessary  amendments  to  Appendices  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  6  and  10  to 
Annex  11.  Under  the  first  subparagraph  of  Article 5(2) of Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom, 
the Community position is to be adopted by the Council on a proposal from the Commission. 

Decision  No  1/2006  of  the  Joint  Veterinary  Committee  will  be  published  in  the  Official 
Journal of the European Union. 

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Proposal for a 

COUNCIL DECISION 

on the Community position on Decision No 1/2006 of the Joint Veterinary Committee set 
up by the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation 
on trade in agricultural products regarding the amendment of Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 
and 10 to Annex 11 to the Agreement. 

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 

Having  regard  to  the  Treaty  establishing  the  European  Community,  and  in  particular  the 
second subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof, 

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 

Whereas: 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

The  first  subparagraph  of  Article  5(2)  of  Decision  2002/309/EC,  Euratom,  of  the 
Council  and  of  the  Commission  as  regards  the  Agreement  on  Scientific  and 
Technological  Cooperation,  of  4  April  2002  on  the  conclusion  of  seven  Agreements 
with  the  Swiss  Confederation,  the  Community's  position  within  the  Joint  Veterinary 
Committee is to be adopted by the Council on a proposal from the Commission. 

The  Agreement  of  21  June  1999  between  the  European  Community  and  the  Swiss 
Confederation  on  trade  in  agricultural  products,  hereinafter  called  the  “Agriculture 
Agreement”, entered into force on 1 June 2002. 

Article  19(1)  of  Annex  11  to  the  Agriculture  Agreement  sets  up  a  Joint  Veterinary 
Committee responsible for examining all questions relating to the said Annex and its 
implementation  and  for  carrying  out  the  tasks  provided  for  therein.  Article  19(3) 
authorises  the  Joint  Veterinary  Committee  to  amend  the  appendices  to  Annex  11,  in 
particular with a view to their adaptation and updating. 

(4) 

The Community must adopt the position it is to take in the Joint Veterinary Committee 
regarding these necessary amendments, 

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HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: 

Article 1 

The  position  to  be  adopted  by  the  Community  in  the  Joint  Veterinary  Committee  set  up  by 
Article 19(1) of Annex 11 to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss 
Confederation on trade in agricultural products regarding the amendments to Appendices 1, 2, 
3,  4,  5,  6  and  10  to  Annex  11  shall  be  based  on  the  draft  Decision  of  the  Joint  Veterinary 
Committee annexed to this Decision. 

Article 2 

Decision No 1/2006 of the Joint Veterinary Committee set up by the Agreement between the 
European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products regarding 
the amendment of Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 to Annex 11 to the Agreement will be 
published in the Official Journal of the European Union as soon as it has been adopted.  

This Decision is addressed to the Member States. 

Done at Brussels, 

For the Council 
The President 

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ANNEX 

Proposal for 

DECISION NO 1/2006 OF THE JOINT VETERINARY COMMITTEE 

CREATED BY AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY 

AND THE SWISS CONFEDERATION 

ON TRADE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS 

amending Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 to Annex 11 

THE COMMITTEE, 

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

Whereas: 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

The Agriculture Agreement entered into force on 1 June 2002. 

Article  19(1)  of  Annex  11  to  the  Agriculture  Agreement  sets  up  a  Joint  Veterinary 
Committee responsible for examining all questions relating to the said Annex and its 
implementation  and  for  carrying  out  the  tasks  provided  for  therein.  Article  19(3) 
authorises the Joint Veterinary Committee to amend the appendices to Annex 11, in 
particular with a view to their adaptation and updating. 

Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agriculture Agreement were 
amended for the first time by Decision No 2/2003 of the Joint Veterinary Committee 
set  up  under  the  Agreement  between  the  European  Community  and  the  Swiss 
Confederation on trade in agricultural products of 25 November 2003 regarding the 
amendment of Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agreement1. 

Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agriculture Agreement were last 
amended by 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  regarding  the  amendment  of 
Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11 to Annex 11 to the Agreement2. 

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OJ L 23, 28.1.2004, p. 27. 
OJ L 17, 20.1.2005, p. 1. 

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(5) 

(6) 

(7) 

(8) 

Appendix  6  to  Annex  11  to  the  Agricultural  Agreement  was  amended  by  Decision 
No 1/2005 of the Joint Veterinary Committee set up by the Agreement between the 
European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products 
of 21 December 2005 regarding the amendment of Appendix 6 to Annex 11 to the 
Agreement3. 

The Swiss Confederation has undertaken to incorporate in its national legislation the 
provisions of Directive 2003/99/EC of the European  Parliament and of the  Council 
of 17 November 2003 on the monitoring of zoonoses and zoonotic agents, amending 
Council  Decision  90/424/EEC  and  repealing  Council  Directive  92/117/EEC4, 
Regulation  (EC)  No  2160/2003  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of 
17 November  2003  on  the  control  of  salmonella  and  other  specified  food-borne 
zoonotic  agents5  and  Commission  Regulation  (EC)  No  1003/2005  of  30  June  2005 
implementing Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the 
Council as regards a Community target for the reduction of the prevalence of certain 
salmonella  serotypes  in  breeding  flocks  of  Gallus  gallus  and  amending  Regulation 
(EC) No 2160/20036. 

The Swiss Confederation has undertaken to incorporate in its national legislation the 
provisions  of  Council  Directive  97/78/EC  of  18  December  1997  laying  down  the 
principles  governing  the  organisation  of  veterinary  checks  on  products  entering  the 
Community from third countries7. 

The Swiss Confederation has undertaken to incorporate in its national legislation the 
provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on 
microbiological  criteria  for  foodstuffs8,  the  provisions  of  Commission  Regulation 
(EC)  No  2074/2005  of  5  December  2005  laying  down  implementing  measures  for 
certain products under Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and 
of  the  Council  and  for  the  organisation  of  official  controls  under  Regulation  (EC) 
No 854/2004  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  and  Regulation  (EC) 
No 882/2004  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council,  derogating  from 
Regulation  (EC)  No  852/2004  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  and 
amending Regulations (EC) No 853/2004 and (EC) No 854/20049, and the provisions 
of  Commission  Regulation  (EC)  No  2075/2005  of  5  December  2005  laying  down 
specific rules on official controls for Trichinella in meat10. 

(9) 

The  text  of  Appendix  1  to  Annex  11  to  the  Agreement  should  be  amended  to  take 
into  account  the  Community  and  Swiss  legislation  on  zoonoses  and  the  specific 
arrangements  applying  to  trade  between  the  European  Community  and  the  Swiss 
Confederation. 

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6 
7 
8 
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10 

OJ L 347, 30.12.2005, p. 93. 
OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 31. 
OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 1. 
OJ L 170, 1.7.2005, p. 12. 
OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 9. 
OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 1. 
OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 27. 
OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 60. 

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(10) 

(11) 

(12) 

Appendices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 to Annex 11 to the Agreement should be amended to 
take  account  of  changes  in  the  Community  and  Swiss  legislation  in  force  on 
1 July 2006. 

The  public  health  measures  provided  for  under  Swiss  law  are  recognised  as 
intended  for  human 
equivalent  for  commercial  ends  for  animal  products 
consumption.  Appendix  6  to  Annex  11  to  the  Agreement  should  therefore  be 
amended. 

The provisions of Appendices 5 and 10 to Annex 11 to the Agriculture  Agreement 
will be re-examined by the Joint Veterinary Committee no later than one year after 
this Decision enters into force. 

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: 

Article 1 

Appendices  1,  2,  3,  4,  6  and  10  to  Annex  11  to  the  Agreement  between  the  European 
Community  and  the  Swiss  Confederation  on  trade  in  agricultural  products  shall  hereby  be 
replaced by the Appendices in Annex 1 to this Decision. 

Article 2 

Appendix 5 to Annex 11, chapter 3, point V, paragraph A is hereby amended as follows: 

“For the inspections of live animals from countries other than those listed in this Annex, the 
Swiss authorities undertake to charge at the least the fees for official inspections provided for 
in chapter VI of Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 at the minimum rates laid down in Annex V 
thereto.”. 

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

Article 3 

Article 4 

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

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

Done at Bern, 

Signed at Brussels, 

On behalf of the Swiss Confederation 

On behalf of the European Commission 

The Head of Delegation 

The Head of Delegation 

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ANNEX 1 

“Appendix 1 

CONTROL MEASURES/NOTIFICATION OF DISEASES 

I. 

FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

1. 

91/665/EEC 

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 84/531/EEC 
amending 
and 
(OJ  L  306, 
Directive  92/46/EEC 
amended  by 
22.11.2003,  p.  1), 
Commission  Decision  2005/615/EC  of 
16 August 2005 amending Annex XI to 
Council  Directive  2003/85/EC  with 
regard to national laboratories in certain 
Member States. 

and 

1. 

Law  on  epizootic  diseases  (LFE)  of 
1 July 1966, as last amended on 23 June 
2004  (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. 

(highly 

contagious 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005, 
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 
2 
epizootic 
diseases), 
(handling  micro-
for 
organisms 
animals),  73  and  74  (cleaning  and 
(common 
disinfection),  77 
highly 
provisions 
contagious epizootic diseases) and 99 to 
103 (specific  measures to combat  foot-
and-mouth disease) thereof. 

49 
that  are  pathogenic 

to  98 
concerning 

3.  Ordonnance  of  14  June  1999  on  the 
organisation of the Département fédéral 
de  l'économie  (Federal  Department  of 
Economic  Affairs),  as  last  amended  on 
10 March  2006  (RS 172.216.1), and in 
particular  Article  8  thereof  (reference 
laboratory,  registration,  control  and 
provision  of  vaccine  against  foot-and-
mouth disease). 

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2. 

3. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

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,  published  on  the  website  of  the  Office 
vétérinaire fédéral.  

The  joint  reference  laboratory  for  identifying  the  foot-and-mouth  virus  shall  be  the 
Institute for Animal Health Pirbright Laboratory, England. 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 

European Community 

Switzerland 

the  Republic  of  Estonia, 

Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 
2001 on Community measures for the control 
of swine fever (OJ L 316, 1.12.2001, p.5), as 
last  amended  by  the  Act  concerning  the 
the  Czech 
conditions  of  accession  of 
the 
Republic, 
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 phytosanitary 
legislation 
legislation 
(OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381). 

I.  Veterinary 

- 

1. 

Law  on  epizootic  diseases  (LFE)  of 
1 July 1966, as last amended on 23 June 
2004  (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. 

in 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005, 
(RS 916.401), 
particular 
and 
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 
10 March  2006  (RS  172.216.1),  and  in 
particular  Article  8  thereof  (reference 
laboratory). 

4.  Ordonnance  of  23  June  2004  on  the 
elimination  of  animal  waste  (OESPA), 
last  amended  on  22 
June  2005 
(RS 916.441.22). 

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1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

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/EEC. 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,  published  on  the  website  of  the  Office 
Vétérinaire Fédéral.  

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 
chapter IV of the Annex to 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,  15  Bünteweg  17,  D-30559, 
Hanover,  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 SWINE FEVER 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

Council  Directive  2002/60/EC  of  27  June 
2002 laying down specific provisions for the 
control of African swine fever and amending 
Directive  92/119/EEC  as  regards  Teschen 
disease  and  African  swine  fever  (OJ  L  192, 
20.7.2002, p.27), 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  phytosanitary  legislation  - 
I.  Veterinary 
(OJ  L  236, 
legislation 
23.9.2003, p. 381). 

1. 

Law  on  epizootic  diseases  (LFE)  of 
1 July 1966, as last amended on 23 June 
2004  (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. 

(highly 

contagious 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005, 
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 
epizootic 
2 
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 
10 March  2006  (RS  172.216.1),  and  in 
particular  Article  8  thereof  (reference 
laboratory). 

4.  Ordonnance  of  23  June  2004  on  the 
elimination  of  animal  waste  (OESPA), 
as  last  amended  on  22  June  2005 
(RS 916.441.22). 

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1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

The Community reference laboratory for African swine fever shall be the Centro de 
Investigación  en  Sanidad  Animal,  28130  Valdeolmos,  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 V 
to Directive 2002/60/EC. 

Pursuant  to  Article  97  of  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic  diseases,  Switzerland  has 
established  an  emergency  warning  plan,  published  on  the  website  of  the  Office 
Vétérinaire Fédéral. 

If necessary, pursuant to Article 89(2) of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, the 
Office  Vétérinaire  Fédéral  shall  lay  down  technical  implementing  rules  in 
accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Decision  2003/422/EC  (OJ  L  143,  11.6.2003, 
p. 35) concerning the diagnosis of African swine fever. 

On-the-spot  inspections  shall  be  carried  out  under  the  responsibility  of  the  Joint 
Veterinary  Committee  in  accordance  in  particular  with  Article  20  of  Directive 
2002/60/EC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases. 

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IV. 

AFRICAN HORSE SICKNESS 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European 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 Council 
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). 

1. 

Law  on  epizootic  diseases  (LFE)  of 
1 July 1966, as last amended on 23 June 
2004  (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. 

in 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), 
particular 
and 
Articles 2  (highly  contagious  epizootic 
(handling  micro-
diseases), 
organisms 
for 
animals),  73  and  74  (cleaning  and 
(common 
disinfection),  77 
provisions 
highly 
contagious  epizootic  diseases)  and  112 
to  115  (specific  measures  to  combat 
African horse sickness) thereof. 

49 
that  are  pathogenic 

to  98 
concerning 

3.  Ordonnance  of  14  June  1999  on  the 
organisation of the Département fédéral 
de  l'économie,  as  last  amended  on  10 
March  2006  (RS  172.216.1),  and  in 
particular  Article  8  thereof  (reference 
laboratory). 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

2. 

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 implement the measures found necessary in the light of that 
examination. 

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. 

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3. 

4. 

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,  published  on  the  website  of  the  Office  Vétérinaire 
Fédéral.  

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V. 

AVIAN INFLUENZA 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

1. 

92/40/EEC 

Council  Directive 
of 
19 May  1992  introducing  Community 
the  control  of  avian 
measures  for 
influenza  (OJ  L  167,  22.6.1992,  p.19), 
as last amended by Council 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 
adopted 
Council 
in 
consultation 
accordance  with 
procedure 
majority) 
(OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1). 

the 
(qualified 

instruments 

2. 

Council  Directive  2005/94/EC  of 
20 December  2005  on  Community 
the  control  of  avian 
measures  for 
influenza 
repealing  Directive 
92/40/EEC (OJ L 10, 14.1.2006, p. 16). 

and 

1. 

Law  on  epizootic  diseases  (LFE)  of 
1 July 1966, as last amended on 23 June 
2004  (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. 

in 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), 
particular 
and 
Articles 2  (highly  contagious  epizootic 
(handling  micro-
diseases), 
organisms 
for 
animals),  73  and  74  (cleaning  and 
(common 
disinfection),  77 
provisions 
highly 
contagious  epizootic  diseases)  and  122 
to  125  (specific  measures  concerning 
avian influenza) thereof. 

49 
that  are  pathogenic 

to  98 
concerning 

3.  Ordonnance  of  14  June  1999  on  the 
organisation of the Département fédéral 
de  l'économie,  as  last  amended  on 
10 March  2006  (RS  172.216.1),  and  in 
particular  Article  8  thereof  (reference 
laboratory). 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

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 and point 2 of Annex VII to Directive 2005/94/EC. 

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2. 

3. 

Pursuant  to  Article  97  of  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic  diseases,  Switzerland  has 
established  an  emergency  warning  plan,  published  on  the  website  of  the  Office 
Vétérinaire Fédéral.  

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,  Article  60  of  Directive  2005/94/EC  and  Article  57  of  the  Law  on 
epizootic diseases. 

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VI. 

NEWCASTLE DISEASE 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European 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  Council 
Regulation  (EC)  No  806/2003  of  14  April 
2003  adapting  to  Decision  1999/468/EC  the 
provisions relating to committees which assist 
the  Commission 
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). 

the  exercise  of 

in 

1. 

Law  on  epizootic  diseases  (LFE)  of 
1 July 1966, as last amended on 23 June 
2004  (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. 

in 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
last 
epizootic  diseases 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), 
particular 
and 
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 
10 March  2006  (RS  172.216.1),  and  in 
particular  Article  8  thereof  (reference 
laboratory). 

4. 

Instruction  (technical  directive)  of  the 
Office  Vétérinaire  Fédéral  of  20  June 
1989  on  combating  paramyxovirosis  in 
the  Office 
pigeons 
Vétérinaire  Fédéral  No  90(13),  p.113 
(vaccination, etc.)). 

(Bulletin  of 

5.  Ordonnance  of  23  June  2004  on  the 
elimination  of  animal  waste  (OESPA), 
as  last  amended  on  22  June  2005 
(RS 916.441.22). 

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1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

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  warning  plan,  published  on  the  website  of  the  Office 
Vétérinaire Fédéral. 

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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1. 

2. 

VII.  DISEASES AFFECTING FISH AND MOLLUSCS 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

93/53/EEC 

fish  diseases 

of 
Council  Directive 
24.06.1993 
introducing  minimum 
Community measures for the control of 
certain 
(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  phytosanitary 
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 
23 June  2004  (RS  916.40),  and  in 
particular  Articles  1,  1a  and  10 
(measures  against  epizootic  diseases) 
implementing 
and 
(technical 
provisions, 
international  cooperation) 
thereof. 

57 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(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) 275 to 
290  (specific  measures  relating  to  fish 
diseases, diagnostic laboratory) thereof. 

(OJ  L 

95/70/EC 

of 
Council  Directive 
22 December 
introducing 
1995 
minimum Community measures for the 
control  of  certain  diseases  affecting 
bivalve  molluscs 
332, 
30.12.1995,  p.  33),  as  last  amended  by 
Council  Regulation  (EC)  No  806/2003 
of  14  April  2003  adapting  to  Decision 
1999/468/EC  the  provisions  relating  to 
committees 
the 
which 
Commission  in  the  exercise  of  its 
implementing  powers  laid  down  in 
Council 
in 
consultation 
accordance  with 
majority) 
procedure 
(OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1). 

the 
(qualified 

instruments 

adopted 

assist 

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1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

At  present,  salmon  farming  is  not  authorised  and  the  species  is  not  present  in 
Switzerland.  In  accordance  with  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic  diseases,  infectious 
anaemia in salmon is now classified in Switzerland as a disease to be eradicated. 

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. 

The  joint  reference  laboratory  for  fish  diseases  shall  be  the  Statens  Veterinaere 
Serumlaboratorium  Landbrugsministeriet,  Hangoevej  2,  8200  Aarhus,  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,  published  on  the  website  of  the  Office  Vétérinaire 
Fédéral. 

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, Article 8 of Directive 95/70/EC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic 
diseases. 

In cases as referred to in Article 5 of Directive 95/70/EEC, the information shall be 
submitted to the Joint Veterinary Committee. 

The  Community  reference  laboratory  for  mollusc  diseases  shall  be  the  Laboratoire 
IFREMER, BP 133, 17390 La Tremblade, France. 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 B to Directive 95/70/EEC. 

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VIII.  TRANSMISSIBLE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

Commission 

(EC)  No  999/2001  of 

Regulation 
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 
(EC) 
No 688/2006  of  4  May  2006  amending 
Annexes  III  and  XI  to  Regulation  (EC) 
No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and 
of  the  Council  as  regards  the  monitoring  of 
transmissible  spongiform  encephalopathies 
and specified risk material of bovine animals 
in Sweden (OJ L 120, 5.5.2006, p. 10). 

Regulation 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  May  1981  on  the 
protection  of  animals  (OPAn),  as  last 
amended on 12 April 2006 (RS 455.1), 
and  in  particular  Article  64f  thereof 
(stunning procedures). 

2.  Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
and 
(OITE), 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

3. 

Law  of  9  October  1992  on  foodstuffs 
and consumer products (LDA1), as last 
amended  on  16  December  2005 
(RS 817.0), and in particular Articles 24 
(inspection  and  sampling)  and  40 
(inspection of foodstuffs) thereof. 

foodstuffs 

4.  DFI Ordonnance of 23 November 2005 
origin 
on 
in  particular 
(RS 817.022.108),  and 
Articles  4  and  7  thereof  (parts  of  the 
carcass which may not be used). 

animal 

of 

in 

(patents), 

(OFE),  as 

5.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
particular 
and 
(RS 916.401), 
and 
(definitions 
Articles 6 
abbreviations), 
61 
36 
(obligation to report), 130 (surveillance 
to  181 
livestock),  175 
of  Swiss 
spongiform 
(transmissible 
encephalopathies), 
(internal 
implementation),  301  (duties  of  the 
canton  veterinarian),  303  (training  and 
further  training  of  veterinary  officials) 
and  312 
laboratories) 
(diagnostic 
thereof. 

297 

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6.  Ordonnance  of  10  June  1999  on  the 
catalogue  of  feedingstuffs  (OLAlA),  as 
last  amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS  916.307.1),  and 
in  particular 
(transport  of 
thereof 
Article  28 
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. 

7.  Ordonnance  of  23  June  2004  on  the 
elimination  of  animal  waste  (OESPA), 
as  last  amended  on  22  June  2005 
(RS 916.441.22). 

1. 

2. 

3. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

The Community reference laboratory for transmissible spongiform encephalopathies 
(TSEs) shall be the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA), New Haw, Weybridge, 
Surrey  KT  15  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. 

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

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. 

In accordance with Articles 179b and 180a of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, 
Switzerland  has  banned  the  slaughter  of  animals  suspected  of  being  infected  by  a 
transmissible  spongiform  encephalopathy.  Suspect  animals  must  be  killed  without 
spilling  blood  and  incinerated,  and  their  brains  must  be  analysed  in  the  Swiss 
reference laboratory for TSEs. 

Under  Article  10  of  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic  diseases,  Switzerland  has 
introduced a permanent 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 females or BSE confirmed bovine animals. 

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Under Article 179c of the Ordonnance on epizootic diseases, Switzerland slaughters 
animals infected with BSE and the progeny of bovine animals infected with bovine 
spongiform  encephalopathy  born  in  the  two  years  preceding  diagnosis.  Since 
1 July 1999,  Switzerland  has  also  implemented  slaughter  by  cohort  (it  practised 
slaughter by herd from 14 December 1996 until 30 June 1999). 

4. 

Pursuant  to  Article  180b  of  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic  diseases,  Switzerland 
slaughters  animals  infected  with  scrapie,  their  dams  and  the  direct  descendants  of 
contaminated  dams,  as  well  as  all  the  other  sheep  and  goats  in  the  herd,  with  the 
exception of: 

– 

– 

sheep carrying at least one ARR allele and no VRQ allele; and 

 animals  of  less  than  two  months  old  which  are  intended  solely  for  slaughter. 
The head and organs of the abdominal cavity of these animals are disposed of 
in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  Ordonnance  on  the  elimination  of 
animal by-products (OESPA). 

By way of exception, in the case of breeds which are low in number, the herd does 
not have to be slaughtered. In this case, the herd is placed under official veterinary 
surveillance  for  a  period  of  two  years  during  which  a  clinical  examination  of  the 
animals  in  the  herd  is  carried  out  twice  a  year.  If  during  this  period  animals  are 
presented for slaughter, their heads, including tonsils, are subjected to an analysis by 
the reference laboratory for TSEs. 

These  measures  are  reviewed  according  to  the  findings  from  animal  health 
monitoring.  In  particular,  the  monitoring  period  is  extended  if  a  new  case  of  the 
disease is detected in the herd. 

In the event of a confirmed case of BSE in a sheep or goat, Switzerland undertakes to 
apply the measures laid down in Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001. 

5. 

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  18  of  the  Ordonnance  on  the  elimination  of  animal  by-products 
(OESPA),  Switzerland  has  introduced  a  total  prohibition  on  the  feeding  of  animal 
protein to farmed animals, which entered into force on 1 January 2001. 

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6. 

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 179 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. 

7. 

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. 

In  application  of  the  provisions  of  Article  177  of  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic 
diseases,  Switzerland  has  introduced  a  TSE  monitoring  programme  for  ovine  and 
caprine animals more than 12 months old. Animals which are subject to emergency 
slaughter, have died on the farm or have been found to be ill during the ante mortem 
inspection and all animals slaughtered for human consumption were examined over 
the period from June 2004 to July 2005. As all the samples tested negative for BSE, 
samples  for  monitoring  purposes  are  taken  from  clinical  suspect  animals,  animals 
subject to emergency slaughter and animals which died on the farm. 

The  recognition  of  similarities  in  legislation  governing  the  monitoring  of  TSEs  in 
ovine and caprine animals will be reconsidered in the Joint Veterinary Committee. 

8. 

9. 

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

On-the-spot  inspections  are  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. 

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C. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

1. 

2. 

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  from  bovine  animals  comprises  the  skull,  excluding  the 
mandible  but  including  the  brain  and  eyes,  and  the  spinal  cord  of  bovine  animals 
aged  over  12  months;  the  spinal  column,  excluding  the  vertebrae  of  the  tail,  the 
spinous  and  transversal  processes  of  the  cervical  and  lumbar  vertebrae  and  the 
median sacral crest and the wings of the sacrum, but including the dorsal root ganglia 
and  spinal  cord  of  bovine  animals  aged  over  24  months;  the  tonsils,  the  intestines 
from the duodenum to the rectum and the mesentery of bovine animals of all ages. 

The  list  of  SRMs  removed  from  ovine  and  caprine  animals  comprises  the  skull, 
including  the  brain  and  eyes,  the  tonsils  and  the  spinal  cord  of  ovine  and  caprine 
animals aged over 12 months or which have a permanent incisor erupted through the 
gum, and the spleen and ileum of ovine and caprine animals of all ages. 

Under  Article  179d  of  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic  diseases  and  Article  4  of  the 
Ordonnance  on  foodstuffs  of  animal  origin,  Switzerland  has  introduced  a  policy  of 
removing SRMs from the animal and human food chains. The list of SRMs removed 
from bovine animals comprises in particular the spinal column of animals aged over 
30  months,  and  the  tonsils,  intestines  from  the  duodenum  to  the  rectum,  and 
mesentery of animals of all ages. 

Under  Article  180c  of  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic  diseases  and  Article  4  of  the 
Ordonnance  on  foodstuffs  of  animal  origin,  Switzerland  has  introduced  a  policy  of 
removing SRMs from the animal and human food chains. The list of SRMs removed 
from ovine and caprine animals includes in particular the brain in the cranial cavity, 
the spinal chord with the dura mater and the tonsils of animals aged over 12 months 
or  which  have  a  permanent  incisor  erupted  through  the  gum,  and  the  spleen  and 
ileum of animals of all ages. 

3. 

Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council 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.  

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IX. 

BLUETONGUE 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

Directive 

Council 
of 
20 November  2000  laying  down  specific 
provisions  for  the  control  and  eradication  of 
bluetongue. 

2000/75/EC 

1. 

Law  on  epizootic  diseases  (LFE)  of 
1 July 1966, as last amended on 23 June 
2004  (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. 

in 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), 
particular 
and 
Articles 2  (highly  contagious  epizootic 
diseases),  73  and  74  (cleaning  and 
(common 
disinfection),  77 
highly 
provisions 
contagious  epizootic  diseases)  and  126 
to  127  (common  provisions  concerning 
the  other  highly  contagious  epizootic 
diseases) thereof. 

to  98 
concerning 

3.  Ordonnance  of  14  June  1999  on  the 
organisation of the Département fédéral 
de  l'économie,  as  last  amended  on 
10 March  2006  (RS  172.216.1),  and  in 
particular  Article  8  thereof  (reference 
laboratory). 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

2. 

3. 

The Community reference laboratory for bluetongue shall be the AFRC Institute for 
Animal  Health,  Pirbright  Laboratory,  Ash  Road,  Pirbright,  Woking,  Surrey  GU24 
ONF,  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 II to Directive 2000/75/EC. 

Pursuant  to  Article  97  of  the  Ordonnance  on  epizootic  diseases,  Switzerland  has 
established  an  emergency  warning  plan,  published  on  the  website  of  the  Office 
Vétérinaire Fédéral.  

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 
2000/75/EC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases. 

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X. 

ZOONOSES 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

1. 

Regulation  (EC)  No  2160/2003  of  the 
European Parliament and of the Council 
of 17 November 2003 on the control of 
salmonella  and  other  specified  food-
borne  zoonotic  agents  (OJ  L  325, 
12.12.2003, p. 1). 

2.  Directive  2003/99/EC  of  the  European 
Parliament  and  of 
the  Council  of 
17 November  2003  on  the  monitoring 
of  zoonoses  and  zoonotic  agents, 
amending 
Decision 
Council 
90/424/EEC  and 
repealing  Council 
Directive  92/117/EEC  (OJ  L  325  of 
12.12.2003, p. 31). 

1.  Ordonnance of 1 July 1966 on epizootic 
diseases  (LFE),  as  last  amended  on 
23 June 2004 (RS 916.401). 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401). 

(OFE),  as 

3. 

Federal  Law  of  9  October  1992  on 
foodstuffs  and  consumer  products 
(LDAI), 
on 
last 
16 December 2005 (RS 817.0). 

amended 

as 

4.  Ordonnance  of  23  November  2005  on 
foodstuffs  and  consumer  products 
(ODAlOUs) (RS 817.02). 

5.  DFI  Order  of  23  November  2005  on 
hygiene (OHyg) (RS 817.024.1) 

6. 

Federal  Law  of  18  December  1970  on 
protection against infectious diseases in 
humans (Epidemics Law), last amended 
on 21 March 2003 (RS 818.101). 

7.  Ordonnance  of 13 January 1999 on  the 
declaration  of  infectious  diseases  in 
the 
(Ordonnance 
humans 
declaration), 
on 
last 
15 December 2003 (RS 818.141.1). 

on 
amended 

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B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

The Community reference laboratories shall be: 

– 

Community  reference  laboratory  for  the  analysis  and  testing  of  zoonoses 
(salmonella): 

Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieuhygiëne (RIVM) 
3720 BA Bilthoven 
Netherlands 

– 

Community reference laboratory for the monitoring of marine biotoxins: 

Agencia Española de Seguridad Alimentaria (AESA): 
E-36200 Vigo 
Spain 

– 

Community  reference  laboratory  for  monitoring  bacteriological  and  viral 
contaminations of bivalve molluscs: 

The  laboratory  of  the  Centre  for  Environment,  Fisheries  and  Aquaculture 
Science (CEFAS) 
Weymouth 
Dorset DT4 8UB 
United Kingdom 

– 

Community reference laboratory for Listeria monocytogenes: 

AFSSA — Laboratoire d'études et de recherches sur la qualité des aliments et 
sur les procédés agroalimentaires 
(LERQAP) 
F-94700 Maisons-Alfort 
France 

– 

Community  reference 
including Staphylococcusaureus: 

laboratory  for  Coagulase  positive  Staphylococci, 

AFSSA — Laboratoire d'études et de recherches sur la qualité des aliments et 
sur les procédés agroalimentaires 
(LERQAP) 
F-94700 Maisons-Alfort 
France 

– 

Community reference laboratory for Escherichia coli, including Verotoxigenic 
E. coli (VTEC): 

Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) 
I-00161 Roma 
Italy 

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– 

Community reference laboratory for Campylobacter: 

Statens Veterinärmedicinska Anstalt (SVA) 
S-751 89 Uppsala 
Sweden 

– 

Community  reference 
Echinococcus and Anisakis): 

laboratory  for  parasites  (particularly  Trichinella, 

Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) 
I-00161 Roma 
Italy 

– 

Community Reference Laboratory for antimicrobial resistance: 

Danmarks Fødevareforskning (DFVF) 
DK-1790 København V 
Denmark 

2. 

3. 

Switzerland shall pay the costs it incurs for operations carried out by the laboratory 
in these capacities. The functions and tasks of these laboratories shall be as laid down 
in Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
29 April 2004 on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance 
with  feed  and  food  law,  animal  health  and  animal  welfare  rules  (OJ  L  165, 
30.4.2004, p. 1). 

Switzerland shall transmit to the Commission every year by the end of May a report 
on  trends  and  sources  of  zoonoses,  zoonotic  agents  and  antimicrobial  resistance, 
covering the data collected pursuant to Articles 4, 7 and 8 of Directive 2003/99/EC 
during the previous year. This report shall also contain the information referred to in 
Article  3(2)(b)  of  Regulation  (EC)  No  2160/2003.  This  report  shall  be  sent  by  the 
Commission to the European Food Safety Authority with a view to the publication of 
the summary report concerning the trends and sources of zoonoses, zoonotic agents 
and antimicrobial resistance in the Community. 

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XI.  OTHER DISEASES 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

92/119/EEC 

of 
Council 
Directive 
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 Council 
Regulation  (EC)  No  806/2003  of  14  April 
2003  adapting  to  Decision  1999/468/EC  the 
provisions relating to committees which assist 
its 
the  Commission 
implementing  powers  laid  down  in  Council 
instruments  adopted  in  accordance  with  the 
consultation  procedure  (qualified  majority) 
(OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1). 

the  exercise  of 

in 

1. 

Law  of  1  July  1966  on  epizootic 
diseases  (LFE),  as  last  amended  on 
23 June  2004  (RS  916.40),  and  in 
particular  Articles  1,  1a  and  9a 
(measures  against  highly  contagious 
epizootic  diseases,  control  objectives) 
(technical 
and 
implementing 
provisions, 
international  cooperation) 
thereof. 

57 

in 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
particular 
and 
(RS 916.401), 
Articles 2  (highly  contagious  epizootic 
(handling  micro-
diseases), 
for 
organisms 
animals),  73  and  74  (cleaning  and 
(common 
disinfection),  77 
provisions 
highly 
contagious  epizootic  diseases)  and  103 
to  105  (specific  measures  concerning 
the  control  of  swine  vesicular  disease) 
thereof. 

49 
that  are  pathogenic 

to  98 
concerning 

3.  Ordonnance  of  14  June  1999  on  the 
organisation of the Département fédéral 
de  l'économie,  as  last  amended  on 
10 March  2006  (RS  172.216.1),  and  in 
particular  Article  8  thereof  (reference 
laboratory). 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

2. 

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  AFRC 
Institute  for  Animal  Health,  Pirbright  Laboratory,  Ash  Road,  Pirbright,  Woking, 
Surrey  GU24  ONF,  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. 

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3. 

4. 

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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XII.  NOTIFICATION OF DISEASES 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

by 

Directive 

82/894/EEC 

Council 
of 
21 December  1982  on  the  notification  of 
the  Community 
animal  diseases  within 
(OJ L 378,  31.12.1982,  p.  58),  as 
last 
amended 
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). 

Commission 

1. 

Law  of  1  July  1966  on  epizootic 
diseases  (LFE),  as  last  amended  on 
23 June  2004  (RS  916.40),  and  in 
particular  Articles  11  (announcement 
and  declaration  of  diseases)  and  57 
implementing  provisions, 
(technical 
international cooperation) thereof. 

(OFE),  as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
last 
epizootic  diseases 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), 
particular 
and 
Articles 2 to 5 (diseases referred to), 59 
to  65  and  291  (obligation  to  report, 
292 
notification) 
299 
to 
(monitoring, 
implementation, 
administrative assistance) thereof. 

and 

in 

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 

European 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  L  121,  29.7.1964,  p.  1977/64),  as 
last  amended  by  Council  Regulation  (EC) 
No 1/2005  of  22  December  2004  on  the 
protection  of  animals  during  transport  and 
related  operations  and  amending  Directives 
64/432/EEC  and  93/119/EC  and  Regulation 
(EC) No 1255/97 (OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1). 

(OFE),  as 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(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 
(spongiform 
195 
encephalopathies),  186  to  189  (bovine 
genital  infections),  207  to  211  (porcine 
brucellosis),  297  (approval  of  markets, 
assembly 
and  disinfection 
points) thereof. 

centres 

to 

2.  Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
(OITE), 
and 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

2. 

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. 

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3. 

For the purposes of this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as fulfilling the conditions 
laid down in Annex A(II)(7) to 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)  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. 

(b)  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)  to  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. 

4. 

For the purposes of this Annex, Switzerland is recognised as fulfilling the conditions 
laid down in Annex A(I)(4) to 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) 

(b) 

(c) 

(d) 

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

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

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 herds of origin and transit herds; where lesions suspected 
to have been caused by tuberculosis are discovered during an autopsy or at the 
laboratory 
time  of  slaughter, 
examination conducted on the lesions; 

the  competent  authorities  shall  have  a 

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(e) 

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; 

(f)  where  tuberculin,  clinical  or  laboratory  tests  confirm  that  tuberculosis  is 
present, the officially tuberculosis-free status of the herds of origin and transit 
herds shall be withdrawn; 

(g)  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  animals  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 64/432/EEC is not fulfilled by 
Switzerland, 
the 
Commission.  The  situation  shall  be  considered  within  the  Joint  Veterinary 
Committee with a view to reviewing this paragraph. 

the  Office  Vétérinaire  Fédéral  shall 

immediately  notify 

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) 

(b) 

(c) 

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; 

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

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; 

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(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. 

6. 

For  the  purposes  of  this  Annex,  Switzerland  is  recognised  as  officially  free  from 
infectious  bovine  rhinotracheitis.  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 infectious bovine 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,  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 is 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; 

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(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  least 
21 days have produced negative results. 

By virtue of the recognised status of Switzerland, Decision 2001/618/EC (OJ L 215, 
9.8.2001,  p.  48),  as  last  amended  by  Decision  2005/768/EC  (OJ  L  290,  4.11.2005, 
p. 27), 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 is based. The situation 
shall be considered within the Joint Veterinary Committee with a view to reviewing 
this paragraph. 

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 on 
this matter. 

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

The  Institut  de  Bactériologie  Vétérinaire  of  the  University  of  Bern  shall  be 
responsible  for  the  official  testing  of  antigens  (brucellosis)  in  Switzerland  in 
accordance with Annex C(A)(4) to Directive 64/432/EEC. 

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 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

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– 

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 

European 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 
Decision 
amended 
2005 
2005/932/EC 
amending  Annex  E  to  Council  Directive 
91/68/EEC  as  regards  the  updating  of  the 
model health certificates relating to ovine and 
caprine animals (OJ L 340, 23.12.2005). 

21  December 

Commission 

by 

of 

(OFE),  as 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 
27 to 31 (markets, exhibitions), 34 to 37 
(cleaning  and 
(trade),  73  and  74 
disinfection),  142  to  149  (rabies),  158 
to  165  (tuberculosis),  166 
to  169 
(scrapie), 190 to 195 (ovine and caprine 
brucellosis),  196  to  199  (contagious 
(caprine 
agalactia),  200 
to  203 
arthritis/encephalitis),  233 
to  235 
(brucellosis in rams) and 297 (approval 
of  markets,  assembly  centres  and 
disinfection points) thereof. 

2.  Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
and 
(OITE), 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

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  inform 
the Joint Veterinary Committee so that the necessary measures can be taken in line 
with developments in the situation. 

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 

European Community 

Switzerland 

from 

import 

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

(OFE),  as 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(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 … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
and 
(OITE), 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

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. 

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 

European 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  Council  Regulation  (EC)  No  806/2003  of 
to  Decision 
14  April  2003  adapting 
1999/468/EC 
to 
the  provisions 
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). 

relating 

(OFE),  as 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), 
particular 
and 
Articles  25  (transport),  122  to  125 
and  Newcastle 
(avian 
disease),  255 
(Salmonella 
enteritidis)  and  262  to  265  (avian 
infectious laryngotracheitis) thereof. 

influenza 

to  261 

in 

2.  Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
and 
(OITE), 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

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 Bern. 

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. 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. 

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8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

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. 

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

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.  

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 

European 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 Council 
Regulation  (EC)  No  806/2003  of  14  April 
2003  adapting  to  Decision  1999/468/EC  the 
provisions relating to committees which assist 
the  Commission 
its 
implementing  powers  laid  down  in  Council 
instruments  adopted  in  accordance  with  the 
consultation procedure (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, 
p. 1). 

the  exercise  of 

in 

(OFE),  as 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(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 … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
and 
(OITE), 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

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. 

(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. 

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(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.  

(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 
Commission Decision 2003/390/EC.  

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VI. 

BOVINE EMBRYOS 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

Directive 

89/556/EEC 

of 
Council 
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 
Decision 
2006/60/EC  of  2  February  2006  amending 
Annex C to Council Directive 89/556/EEC as 
regards  the  model  animal  health  certificate 
for  intra-Community  trade  in  embryos  of 
domestic  animals  of 
the  bovine  species 
(OJ L 031, 3.2.2006, p. 24). 

Commission 

by 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), 
particular 
and 
Articles  56  to  58  (embryo  transfer) 
thereof. 

(OFE),  as 

in 

2.  Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
(OITE), 
and 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

2. 

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. 

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

EN 

46 

   EN 

 
 
VII.  BOVINE SEMEN 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

laying  down 

Council  Directive  88/407/EEC  of  14  June 
1988 
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  2006/16/EC  of 
5 January  2006  amending  Annex  B 
to 
Council  Directive  88/407/EEC  and  Annex  II 
to  Decision  2004/639/EC  as  regards  import 
conditions  for  semen  of  domestic  animals  of 
the  bovine  species  (OJ  L  11,  17.1.2006, 
p. 21). 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
epizootic  diseases 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401), and in particular Articles 
51 
insemination) 
(artificial 
thereof. 

(OFE),  as 

to  55 

2.  Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
(OITE), 
and 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

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. 

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. 

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

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VIII.  PORCINE SEMEN 

A. 

LEGISLATION 

European 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  Council  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 
accordance  with  the  consultation  procedure 
(qualified  majority)  (OJ  L  122,  16.5.2003, 
p. 1). 

instruments  adopted 

in  Council 

1.  Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on 
last 
epizootic  diseases 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
particular 
and 
(RS 916.401), 
Articles 
(artificial 
to 
51 
insemination) thereof. 

(OFE),  as 

in 
55 

2.  Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
(OITE), 
and 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

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 European 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 

European Community 

Switzerland 

in 

laid 

down 

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 
to  animal  health 
embryos  not  subject 
specific 
requirements 
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 Council 
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 
last 
amended  on  23  November  2005 
(RS 916.401),  and  in  particular  Articles 
51  to  55  (artificial  insemination)  and  56 
to 58 (embryo transfer) thereof. 

(OFE), 

as 

2.  Ordonnance  of  …  October  2006  on  the 
import, transit and export of animals and 
(OITE), 
products 
animal 
(RS 916.443.11). 

the 

the 
applicable 

(EC)  No  998/2003  of 

Regulation 
the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of 
animal  health 
26 May  2003  on 
non-
to 
requirements 
commercial  movement  of  pet  animals  and 
amending  Council  Directive  92/65/EEC 
(OJ L 146, 13.6.2003, p. 1), last amended by 
Commission Regulation (EC) No 590/2006 of 
to 
12  April  2006  amending  Annex  II 
Regulation 
the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  as 
regards  the  list  of  countries  and  territories 
(OJ L 104, 13.4.2006, p. 8). 

(EC)  No  998/2003  of 

B. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

1. 

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. 

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2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

The European 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  of  species  other  than  those  referred  to  in  points  I,  II  and  III  which  are 
traded  between  the  Member  States  of  the  European  Community  and  Switzerland 
shall be accompanied by health certificates in accordance with the model set out in 
the  first  part  of  Part  I  of  Annex  E  to  Directive  92/65/EEC,  bearing  the  declaration 
provided for in Article 6(A)(1)(e) of Directive 92/65/EC. 

Lagomorphs  which  are  traded  between  the  Member  States  of  the  European 
Community  and  Switzerland  shall  be  accompanied  by  health  certificates  in 
accordance  with  the  model  set  out  in  the  first  part  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/EC.  

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

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. 

(a)  Consignments of cats and dogs from the European 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 
European  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.  

(d)  The  identification  system  shall  be  as  laid  down  in  Regulation  (EC) 
No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 
(OJ L 146, 13.6.2003, p. 1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) 
No 590/2006 of 12 April 2006 (OJ L 104, 13.4.2006, p. 8). The passport to be 
used  shall  be  the  one  laid  down  in  Commission  Decision  2003/803/EC 
(OJ L 312, 27.11.2003, p. 1). The validity of the anti-rabies vaccination, and if 
relevant  the  revaccination,  shall  be  recognised  in  accordance  with  the 
recommendations  of  the  laboratory  of  manufacture,  in  accordance  with 
Article 5  of  Regulation  (EC)  No  998/2003  and  Commission  Decision 
2005/91/EC (OJ L 031, 4.2.2005, p. 61). 

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7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

The  sperm,  ova  and  embryos  of  the  ovine  and  caprine  species  traded  between  the 
Member States of  the  European Community and Switzerland shall be accompanied 
by  health  certificates  in  accordance  with  Decision  95/388/EC,  as  last  amended  by 
Commission  Decision  2005/43/EC  of  30  December  2004  (OJ  L  020,  22.1.2005, 
p. 34). 

Semen  of  the  equine  species  traded  between  the  Member  States  of  the  European 
Community and Switzerland shall be accompanied by the health certificate provided 
for in Decision 95/307/EC. 

Ova  and  embryos  of  the  equine  species  traded  between  the  Member  States  of  the 
European Community and Switzerland shall be accompanied by health certificates in 
accordance with Decision 95/294/EC.  

Ova  and  embryos  of  the  porcine  species  traded  between  the  Member  States  of  the 
European Community and Switzerland shall be accompanied by health certificates in 
accordance with Decision 95/483/EC. 

Colonies of bees (hives or queens with attendants) traded between the Member States 
of  the  Community  and  Switzerland  shall  be  accompanied  by  health  certificates  in 
accordance with the second part of Annex I to Directive 92/65/EEC. 

Animals,  semen,  embryos  and  ova  from  bodies,  institutes  or  centres  approved  in 
accordance with Annex C to Directive 92/65/EEC traded between the Member States 
of  the  European  Community  and  Switzerland  shall  be  accompanied  by  health 
certificates  in  accordance  with  the  model  set  out  in  the  third  part  of  Annex  E  to 
Directive 92/65/EEC. 

13. 

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. 

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Appendix 3 

IMPORTS OF LIVE ANIMALS, THEIR SPERM, OVA AND EMBRYOS FROM 
THIRD COUNTRIES 

I. 

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY - LEGISLATION 

A. 

Ungulates excluding Equidae 

Council 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 of 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 Council 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). 

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 Council 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). 

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 Council 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). 

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E. 

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  Commission  Decision  2006/60/EC  of  2  February  2006  amending 
Annex C  to  Council  Directive  89/556/EEC  as  regards  the  model  animal  health 
certificate for intra-Community trade in embryos of domestic animals of the bovine 
species (OJ L 031, 3.2.2006, p. 24). 

F. 

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  deep-frozen 
semen of domestic animals of the bovine species (OJ L 194, 22.7.1988 p. 10), as last 
amended  by  Commission  Decision  2006/16/EC  of  5  January  2006  amending 
Annex B to Council Directive 88/407/EEC and Annex II to Decision 2004/639/EC as 
regards  import  conditions  for  semen  of  domestic  animals  of  the  bovine  species 
(OJ L 11, 17.1.2006, p. 21). 

G. 

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 frozen semen of 
domestic animals of the porcine species (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990 p. 62), as last amended 
by  Council  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). 

H. 

Other live animals 

1. 

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),  last  amended  by  Council  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 (JO L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 320). 

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2. 

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),  last  amended  by  Commission 
Regulation  (EC)  No  590/2006  of  12  April  2006  amending  Annex  II  to 
Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
as regards the list of countries and territories (OJ L 104, 13.4.2006, p. 8). 

II. 

SWITZERLAND — LEGISLATION 

Ordonnance  of  …  October  2006  on  the  import,  transit  and  export  of  animals  and  animal 
products (OITE), (RS 916.443.11). 

For the application of this Annex in Switzerland, Zurich Zoo is the officially approved centre, 
in accordance with Annex C to Directive 92/65/EEC. 

III. 

IMPLEMENTING RULES 

The Office vétérinaire fédéral shall apply the same rules as those covered by point I of this 
Appendix.  However,  it  may  adopt  more  restrictive  measures  and  require  additional 
guarantees. Consultations shall be held within the Joint Veterinary Committee to find suitable 
solutions.  

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ZOOTECHNICAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THOSE GOVERNING IMPORTS 
FROM THIRD COUNTRIES 

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  Council  Directive 
807/2003/EC (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  Council  Regulation  (EC)  No  806/2003  (OJ  L  122,  16.5.2003, 
p. 1). 

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)  Council  Directive  90/427/EEC  of  26  June  1990  on  the  zootechnical  and 
in  equidae 

intra-Community 

trade 

genealogical  conditions  governing 
(OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 55). 

(b)  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). 

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II. 

SWITZERLAND — LEGISLATION 

Ordonnance  of  7  December  1998  on  livestock  farming,  as  last  amended  on  23  November 
2005 (RS 916.310). 

III. 

IMPLEMENTING RULES 

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

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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ANIMAL PRODUCTS – CHAPTER I 

Sectors where recognition of equivalence is mutual 

“Animal products for human consumption” 

The definitions of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 shall apply mutatis mutandis. 

Exports from the European Community to Switzerland and exports from Switzerland to the European Community 

EC standards 

Swiss standards 

Trade conditions 

Equivalence 

Animal health: 
1. Fresh meat including minced meat, meat preparations, meat products, unprocessed fats and rendered fats 
Domestic ungulates 
Domestic solipeds 

Directive 64/432/EEC 

Directive 2002/99/EC 
Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 (1) 
2. Farmed game meat, meat preparations and meat products 
Farmed  land  mammals  other 
than those cited above 

Directive 64/432/EEC 

Directive 92/118/EEC 

Farmed ratites 
Lagomorphs 

Directive 2002/99/EC 
Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 
Directive 92/118/EEC 
Directive 2002/99/EC 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 

Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on  epizootic  diseases  (OFE)  (RS  916.401) 
(1). 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 
Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases (OFE) (RS 916.401) 

Yes (1) 

Yes 

Yes 

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3. Wild game meat, meat preparations and meat products 
Wild ungulates 

Directive 2002/99/EC 
Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 

Lagomorphs 

Other land mammals 
Feathered wild game 
4. Fresh poultry meat, meat preparations, meat products, fats and rendered fats 
Poultry 

Directive 92/118/EEC 
Directive 2002/99/EC 

5. Stomachs, bladders and intestines 
Bovine animals 

Directive 64/432/EEC 

Ovine and caprine animals 
Porcine animals 

6. Bone and bone products 
Domestic ungulates 

Domestic solipeds 

Directive 92/118/EEC 

Directive 2002/99/EC 
Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 (1) 

Directive 64/432/EEC 

Directive 92/118/EEC 

Other  farmed  or  wild 
mammals 

land 

Directive 2002/99/EC 
Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 (1) 

Poultry,  ratites  and  feathered 
wild game 
7. Processed animal proteins, blood and blood products 
Domestic ungulates 

Directive 64/432/EEC 

Domestic solipeds 

Directive 92/118/EEC 

Other  farmed  or  wild 
mammals 

land 

Directive 2002/99/EC 
Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 (1) 

Poultry,  ratites  and  feathered 
wild game 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 
Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases (OFE) (RS 916.401) 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 
Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases (OFE) (RS 916.401) 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 

Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on  epizootic  diseases  (OFE)  (RS  916.401) 
(1). 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 

Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on  epizootic  diseases  (OFE)  (RS  916.401) 
(1). 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 

Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on  epizootic  diseases  (OFE)  (RS  916.401) 
(1). 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes (1) 

Yes (1) 

Yes (1) 

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Directive 2002/99/EC 
Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 (1) 

9. Milk and milk products 

10. Eggs and egg products 

Directive 64/432/EEC 
Directive 2002/99/EC 

Directive 90/539/EEC 
Directive 2002/99/EC 
11. Fishery products, bivalve molluscs, echinoderms, tunicates and marine gastropods 
Directive 91/67/EEC 

12. Honey 

13. Snails and frogs' legs 

Directive 93/53/EEC 

Directive 95/70/EC 
Directive 2002/99/EC 

Directive 92/118/EEC 
Directive 2002/99/EC 

Directive 92/118/EEC 
Directive 2002/99/EC 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 

Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on  epizootic  diseases  (OFE)  (RS  916.401) 
(1). 

Yes (1) 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 
Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases (OFE) (RS 916.401) 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 
Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases (OFE) (RS 916.401) 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 
Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases (OFE) (RS 916.401) 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 
Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases (OFE) (RS 916.401) 

Law of 1 July 1966 on epizootic diseases (LFE) (RS 916.40) 
Ordonnance of 27 June 1995 on epizootic diseases (OFE) (RS 916.401) 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

Yes 

(1) 

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Exports from the European Community to Switzerland and exports from Switzerland to the European Community 

EC standards 

Swiss standards 

Trade conditions 

Equivalence 

Public health 

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, 31.05.2001, p. 1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) 
No 688/2006 of 4 May 2006 amending Annexes III and XI to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of 
the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  as  regards  the  monitoring  of  transmissible 
spongiform  encephalopathies  and  specified  risk  material  of  bovine  animals  in  Sweden 
(OJ L 120, 05.05.2006, p. 10). 

Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 
on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1). 

Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 
laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55). 

Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 
laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin 
intended for human consumption (OJ L 139 of 30.4.2004, p. 206). 

Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 
on official controls performed to ensure the verification of compliance with feed and food law, 
animal health and animal welfare rules (OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1). 

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 of 15 November 2005 on microbiological criteria 
for foodstuffs (OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 1). 

Commission  Regulation  (EC)  No  2074/2005  of  5  December  2005  laying  down  implementing 
measures for certain products under Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament 
and  of  the  Council  and  for  the  organisation  of  official  controls  under  Regulation  (EC) 
No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 882/2004 
of the European Parliament and of the Council, derogating from Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 
of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  and  amending  Regulations  (EC)  No  853/2004 
and (EC) 854/2004 (OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 27). 

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 of 5 December 2005 laying down specific rules on 
official controls for Trichinella in meat (OJ L 338, 22.12.2005, p. 60). 

Federal  Law  of  9  October  1992  on  foodstuffs  and  consumer  products  (Law  on 
foodstuffs), last amended on 16 December 2005 (RS 817.0). 

Ordonnance of 27 May 1981 on the protection of animals (OPAn), as last amended 
on 12 April 2006 (RS 455.1). 

Ordonnance of 1 March 1995 on the setting up bodies responsible for checking meat 
hygiene (OFHV), as last amended on 23 November 2005 (RS 817.191.54). 

Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on  epizootic  diseases  (OFE),  as  last  amended  on  23 
November 2005 (RS 916.401). 

Ordonnance of 23 November 2005 on primary production (RS 916.020). 

Order of 23 November 2005 on the slaughter of livestock and the checking of meat 
(OAbCV) (RS 817.190). 

Ordonnance of 23 November 2005 on foodstuffs and consumer products (ODAlOUs) 
(RS 817.02). 

DFI  Ordonnance  of  23  November  2005  on  the  implementation  of  foodstuffs 
legislation (RS 817.025.21). 

DFE  Ordonnance  of  23  November  2005  on  hygiene  in  primary  production 
(RS 916.020.1). 

DFI Ordonnance of 23 November 2005 on hygiene (RS 817.024.1). 

DFE Ordonnance of 23 November 2005 on hygiene during the slaughter of livestock 
(OHyAb) (RS 817.190.1). 

DFI  Ordonnance  of  23  November  2005  on  foodstuffs  of  animal  origin 
(RS 817.022.108). 

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Special conditions 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

Animal products intended for human consumption which are the traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland will 
move on the same conditions only as animal products intended for human consumption which are the traded between the Member States of 
the Community. Where necessary, these products are accompanied by the health certificates required for trade between the Member States of 
the Community or defined in this Annex and available in the TRACES system. 

Switzerland  will  draw  up  a  list  of  its  establishments  approved  in  accordance  with  Article  31  (registration/approval  of  establishments)  of 
Regulation (EC) no 882/2004. 

For its imports, Switzerland shall apply the same provisions as those applicable at Community level. 

The competent authorities of Switzerland may not make use of the exemption from the Trichinella examination as provided for in Article 3(2) 
of  Regulation  (EC)  No  2075/2005.  Where  this  exemption  is  used,  the  competent  authorities  of  Switzerland  undertake  to  notify  the 
Commission by written procedure of the list of regions where the risk of Trichinella in domestic swine is officially recognised as negligible. 
The Member States of the Community shall have three months from receipt of the notification to send written comments to the Commission. 
If the Commission or a Member State raises no objections, the region is recognised as a region presenting a negligible Trichinella risk and 
domestic  swine  coming  from  that  region  shall  be  exempted  from  examination  for  Trichinella  at  the  time  of  slaughter.  The  provisions  of 
Article 3(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005 shall apply mutatis mutandis. 

The  detection  methods  described  in  Chapters  I  and  II  of  Annex  I  to  Regulation  (EC)  No  2075/2005  shall  be  used  in  Switzerland  for  the 
Trichinella examinations. However, no use shall be made of the trichinoscopic examination described in Chapter III of Annex I to Regulation 
(EC) No 2075/2005. 

The competent authorities of Switzerland may derogate from the Trichinella examination of carcasses and meat of domestic swine kept for 
fattening and slaughter in low-capacity slaughter establishments.  

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(RS 817.190.1) and of the seventh subparagraph of Article 9 of the DFI Ordonnance on foodstuffs of animal origin (RS 817.022.108), these 
carcasses  and  meat  of  domestic  swine  kept  for  fattening  and  slaughter  as  well  as  meat  preparations,  meat  products  and  derived  processed 
products shall be marked with a special health stamp in accordance with the model specified in the second subparagraph of Annex 9 to the 
DFE Ordonnance on hygiene during the slaughter of livestock (RS 817.190.1). These products may not be traded between the Member States 
of  the  Community  as  laid  down  in  the  provisions  of  Articles  9(a)  and  14(a)  of  the  DFI  Ordonnance  on  foodstuffs  of  animal  origin 
(RS 817.022.108). 

(7) 

Carcasses and meat of domestic swine kept for slaughter which are traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland 
from: 

– 

– 

holdings recognised as free from Trichinella by the competent authorities of the Member States of the Community; 

regions where the risk of Trichinella in domestic swine is officially recognised as negligible; 

and  for  which  the  Trichinella  examination  has  not  been  carried  out  in  application  of  the  provisions  of  Article  3  of  Regulation  (EC) 
No 2075/2005, shall move only under the same conditions as those traded between the Member States of the Community. 

(8) 

In application of the provisions of Article 2 of the Ordonnance on hygiene (RS 817.024.1), the competent authorities of Switzerland may in 
particular cases allow adjustments to Articles 8, 10 and 14 of the Ordonnance on hygiene (RS 817.024.1): 

(a) 

to  meet  the  needs  of  establishments  situated  in  the  mountain  regions  listed  in  the  Annex  to  the  Federal  Act  of  21  March  1997  on 
investment aid in mountain regions. 

The  competent  authorities  of  Switzerland  undertake  to  notify  the  Commission  by  written  procedure  of  such  adjustments.  This 
notification: 

– 

provides a detailed description of the provisions for which the competent authorities of Switzerland consider that an adjustment is 
necessary, and indicates the nature of the adjustment in question; 

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– 

describe the foodstuffs and establishments concerned; 

explains the grounds for the adjustment (including, where appropriate, the provision of a summary of the risk analysis carried out 
and  indicating  any  measure  needed  to  ensure  that  the  adjustment  does  not  compromise  the  objectives  of  the  Ordonnance  on 
hygiene (RS 817.024.1); 

– 

gives any other relevant information. 

The Commission and the Member States shall have three months from the receipt of the notification to submit their written observations. 
If necessary, the Joint Veterinary Committee will be convened. 

(b) 

for the production of foods with traditional characteristics. 

The  competent  authorities  of  Switzerland  undertake  to  notify  the  Commission  by  written  procedure  of  such  adjustments  at  the  latest 
twelve months after the individual or general derogations have been granted. Each notification: 

– 

– 

– 

provides a short description of the provisions that have been adapted; 

describes the foodstuffs and establishments concerned, and 

gives any other relevant information. 

The  Commission  shall  inform  Switzerland  of  the  derogations  and  adjustments  applied  in  the  Member  States  of  the  Community  under 
Articles 13 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, 10 of Regulation (EC) No 852/2003, 13 of Regulation (EC) No 854/2003 and 7 of Regulation 
(EC) No 2074/2005. 

Pending  the  alignment  of  Community  legislation  and  Swiss  legislation  concerning  the  list  of  specified  risk  materials,  Switzerland  has 
undertaken, by internal technical directive, not to trade the carcasses of bovine animals aged over 24 months containing vertebral bone or any 
derived products with the Member States of the Community. 

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“Animal by-products not intended for human consumption” 

Exports from the European Community to Switzerland and exports from Switzerland to the European Community 

EC standards 

Swiss standards 

Trade conditions 

Equivalence 

Regulation  (EC)  No  1774/2002 of  the  European  Parliament  and 
of  the  Council  of  3  October  2002  laying  down  health  rules 
concerning  animal  by-products  not 
for  human 
consumption  (OJ  L  273,  10.10.2002,  p.  1),  as  last  amended  by 
Commission  Regulation  (EC)  No  208/2006  of  7  February  2006 
amending  Annexes  VI  and  VIII 
(EC) 
No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council as 
regards  processing  standards  for  biogas  and  composting  plants 
and requirements for manure (OJ L 036, 8.2.2006 p. 25). 

to  Regulation 

intended 

Order  of  23  November  2005  on  the  slaughter  of  livestock  and  the  checking  of  meat 
(OAbCV) (RS 817.190). 

DFE  Ordonnance  of  23  November  2005  on  hygiene  during  the  slaughter  of  livestock 
(OHyAb) (RS 817.190.1). 

Ordonnance  of  27  June  1995  on  epizootic  diseases  (OFE),  as  last  amended  on 
23 November 2005 (RS 916.401). 

Yes 

Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the import, transit and export of animals and animal 
products (OITE). 

Ordonnance  of  23  June  2004  on  the  elimination  of  animal  waste,  as  last  amended  on 
22 June 2005 (RS 916.441.22). 

Special conditions 

For  its  imports,  Switzerland  will  apply  the  same  provisions  as  those  of  Annexes  VII,  VIII,  X  (certificates)  and  XI  (country),  in  accordance  with 
Article 29 of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002. 

Trade in Category 1 and 2 materials shall be prohibited, except in the case of certain technical uses provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 
(transitional measures established by Commission Regulation (EC) No 878/2004). 

Category 3 materials traded between the Member States of the Community and Switzerland shall be accompanied by the commercial documents and 
health certificates provided for in Chapter III of Annex II, in accordance with Articles 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) 1774/2002. 

In compliance with Chapter III of Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, Switzerland shall draw up a list of its corresponding establishments. 

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CHAPTER II 

Sectors other than those covered by Chapter I 

I. 

Exports from the Community to Switzerland 

These  exports  shall  be  subject  to  the  same  conditions  as  those  laid  down  for  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. 

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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. 

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Appendix 10 

BORDER CHECKS AND INSPECTION FEES 

CHAPTER I 

A. 

Border checks for sectors where recognition of equivalence is mutual 

Type of border check 

1.  Documentary checks 

2.  Physical checks 

Rate 

100% 

1% 

B. 

Border checks for sectors other than those referred to in point A 

Type of border check 

1.  Documentary checks 

2.  Physical checks 

Rate 

100% 

1 to 10% 

C. 

Special measures 

Note is taken of Annex 3 to Recommendation No 1/94 of the EEC-Switzerland Joint 
Committee  on  facilitating  certain  veterinary  checks  and  formalities  for  animal 
products and live animals. The matter shall be examined as soon as possible by the 
Joint Veterinary Committee. 

D. 

Fees 

1. 

For sectors where recognition of equivalence is mutual, the fees shall be: 

EURO  1.5/t,  a  minimum  of  EURO  30  and  a  maximum  of  EURO  350  being 
charged per consignment. 

2. 

For sectors other than those referred to in point 1, the fees shall be: 

EURO  3,5/t,  a  minimum  of  EURO  30  and  a  maximum  of  EURO  350  being 
charged per consignment. 

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E. 

Rules for animal products crossing through European Union or Swiss territory 

1.  Animal  products  from  Switzerland  which  have  to  cross  the  territory  of  the 
European Union shall be subject to the inspection arrangements provided for, 
depending  on  the  case,  in  points  A  and  B  above.  The  provisions  of 
Article 11(2)(c), (d) and (e) of Directive 97/78/EC shall not apply to products 
whose  equivalence  is  mutually  recognised  and  which  are  intended  for  export 
outside the territory of the European Union, provided that the veterinary checks 
performed in accordance with point 2 above are favourable. 

2.  Animal products from the European Union which have to cross the territory of 
Switzerland  shall  be  subject  to  the  inspection  arrangements  provided  for, 
depending on the case, in points 2 and 3 above. 

F. 

TRACES System 

1. 

LEGISLATION 

European Community 

Switzerland 

Ordonnance  of  …  October  2006  on  the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals  and 
animal products (OITE), (RS 916.443.11). 

Commission  Decision  2004/292/EC  of 
30 March  2004  on  the  introduction  of  the 
TRACES  system  and  amending  Decision 
92/486/EEC (OJ L 094, 31.3.2004, p. 63), as 
last  amended  by  Commission  Decision 
2005/515/EC  of  14  July  2005,  amending 
Decision 2004/292/EC on the introduction of 
the TRACES system and amending Decision 
92/486/EEC (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 29). 

2. 

SPECIAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION 

The  Commission,  in  cooperation  with  the  Office  vétérinaire  fédéral,  shall  integrate 
Switzerland 
in  accordance  with  Commission  Decision 
2004/292/EC. 

the  TRACES  system, 

into 

The provisions of Article 3 of Decision 2004/222/EC concerning the registration of common 
veterinary  entry  documents  in  the  TRACES  computer  system  shall  not  apply  to  products 
whose  equivalence  is  recognised  mutually,  with  the  exception  of  those  admitted  under  the 
procedures in Articles 8, 12(4) and 13 of Directive 97/78/EC and those forming the subject of 
a refusal decision following inspection at the border. 

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For sectors where recognition of equivalence is mutual, animal products traded between the 
Member States of the Community and Switzerland shall move under the same conditions as 
products  traded  between  the  Member  States  of  the  Community.  Where  necessary,  these 
products  are  accompanied  by  the  health  certificates  required  for  trade  between  the  Member 
States of the Community or defined in this Annex and available in the TRACES system. 

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CHAPTER II 

Checks on imports from third countries 

1. 

Legislation 

Checks  on  imports  from  third  countries  shall  be  carried  out  in  accordance  with  the 
provisions referred to below: 

European Community 

Switzerland 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

Ordonnance of … October 2006 on the 
import,  transit  and  export  of  animals 
and 
(OITE), 
(RS 916.443.11). 

products 

animal 

Law  of  9  October  1992  on  foodstuffs 
(LDA1),  as  last  amended  on  18  June 
2004 (RS 817.0). 

Ordonnance  of  23  November  2005  on 
foodstuffs  and  consumer  products 
(ODAlOUs, RS 817.02). 

Ordonnance  of  23  November  2005  on 
the 
foodstuffs 
legislation (RS 817.025.21). 

implementation  of 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Regulation 

Commission 
(EC) 
No. 136/2004  of  22  January  2004 
laying  down  procedures  for  veterinary 
checks at Community border inspection 
posts  on  products  imported  from  third 
countries (OJ L 21, 28.1.2004, p 11). 

Regulation 

Commission 
(EC) 
No 745/2004  of  16  April  2004  laying 
down  measures  with  regard  to  imports 
of  products  of  animal  origin 
for 
personal  consumption 
(OJ  L  122, 
26.04.2004, p. 1). 

Regulation  (EC)  No  854/2004  of  the 
European Parliament and of the Council 
of  29  April  2004  laying  down  specific 
rules  for  the  organisation  of  official 
controls  on  products  of  animal  origin 
consumption 
intended 
(OJ L 139 of 30.4.2004, p. 206). 

for  human 

Regulation  (EC)  No  882/2004  of  the 
European Parliament and of the Council 
of  29  April  2004  on  official  controls 
performed  to  ensure  the  verification  of 
compliance  with  feed  and  food  law, 
animal  health  and  animal  welfare  rules 
(OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1). 

97/78/EC 

Council  Directive 
of 
18 December  1997  laying  down  the 
principles governing the organisation of 
veterinary  checks  on  products  entering 
the  Community  from  third  countries 
(OJ  L  24,  30.1.1998,  p.  9),  as  last 
amended 
(EC) 
Regulation 
the 
No 882/2004 
European 
the  Council  of 
Parliament  and  of 
29 April  2004  on  official  controls 

by 

of 

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performed  to  ensure  the  verification  of 
compliance  with  feed  and  food  law, 
animal  health  and  welfare 
rules 
(OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1). 

6. 

Council  Directive  2002/99/EC  of 
16 December  2002  laying  down  the 
animal  health 
the 
production, processing, distribution and 
introduction  of  products  of  animal 
origin for human consumption (OJ L 18 
of 23.1.2003, p 11). 

rules  governing 

2. 

Implementing measures 

For the purposes of Article 6 of Directive 97/78/EC, the border inspection posts shall 
be  the  following:  Basel-Mulhouse  Airport,  Ferney-Voltaire/Geneva  Airport  and 
Zurich Airport. The Joint Veterinary Committee shall be responsible for subsequent 
amendments. 

The implementation of on-the-spot inspections shall be the responsibility of the Joint 
Veterinary  Committee,  in  accordance  in  particular  with  Article  23  of  Directive 
97/78/EC and Article 57 of the Law on epizootic diseases. 

The  special  situation  of  the  border  inspection  posts  at  Basel-Mulhouse  Airport  and 
Ferney-Voltaire/Geneva  Airport  shall  be  examined  by  the  Joint  Veterinary 
Committee no later than one year after this Appendix enters into force. 

In  order  to  apply  the  provisions  of  Directive  97/78/EC,  the  Commission,  in 
collaboration with the Office vétérinaire fédéral, shall incorporate Switzerland in the 
TRACES system, pursuant to Commission Decision 2004/292/EC. 

In the context of the activities referred to in Directive 97/78/EC, the Swiss authorities 
undertake to collect fees or charges for official checks on goods in accordance with 
Chapter  VI  of  Regulation  (EC)  No  882/2004  at  the  minimum  rates  laid  down  in 
Annex V thereof. 

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CHAPTER III 

Conditions governing imports of animal products from third countries 

1. 

European Community - Legislation 

A. 

PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES 

1. 

2. 

Council Directive 96/23/EC  of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain 
substances  and  residues  thereof  in  live  animals  and  animal  products  and 
repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC 
and 91/664/EEC (OJ L 125, 23.5.1996, p. 10), as last amended by Regulation 
(EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 
2004  on  official  controls  performed  to  ensure  the  verification  of  compliance 
with  feed  and  food  law,  animal  health  and  animal  welfare  rules  (OJ  L 165, 
30.4.2004, p. 1). 

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,  31.05.2001, 
p. 1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 688/2006 of 4 May 
2006  amending  Annexes  III  and  XI  to  Regulation  (EC)  No  999/2001  of  the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  as  regards  the  monitoring  of 
transmissible  spongiform  encephalopathies  and  specified  risk  material  of 
bovine animals in Sweden (OJ L 120, 5.5.2006, p. 10). 

3. 

Regulation (EC) No 2160/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of  17  November  2003  on  the  control  of  salmonella  and  other  specified  food-
borne zoonotic agents (OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 1). 

4.  Directive  2004/41/EC  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  of 
21 April 2004 repealing certain Directives concerning food hygiene and health 
conditions for the production and placing on the market of certain products of 
animal  origin  intended  for  human  consumption  and  amending  Council 
Directives  89/662/EEC  and  92/118/EEC  and  Council  Decision  95/408/EC 
(OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33). 

5. 

Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin 
(OJ  L  139,  30.4.2004),  as  last  amended  by  Commission  Regulation  (EC) 
No 2076/2005 of 5 December 2005 laying down transitional arrangements for 
the implementation of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004, (EC) No 854/2004 and 
(EC)  No  882/2004  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  and 
amending  Regulations  (EC)  No  853/2004  and  (EC)  No 854/2004  (OJ  L  338, 
22.12.2005, p. 83). 

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6. 

1. 

2. 

3. 

Regulation (EC) No 854/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of  29 April  2004  laying  down  specific  rules  for  the  organisation  of  official 
controls  on  products  of  animal  origin  intended  for  human  consumption 
(OJ L 139,  30.4.2004),  as  last  amended  by  Commission  Regulation  (EC) 
No 2076/2005 of 5 December 2005 laying down transitional arrangements for 
the implementation of Regulations (EC) No 853/2004, (EC) No 854/2004 and 
(EC)  No  882/2004  of  the  European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  and 
amending  Regulations  (EC)  No  853/2004  and  (EC)  No 854/2004  (OJ  L  338, 
22.12.2005, p. 83). 

B. 

ANIMAL HEALTH RULES 

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  Council  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). 

Council  Directive  No  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 phytosanitary legislation 
- I. Veterinary legislation (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 381). 

Council  Directive  92/118/EEC  of  17  December  1992  laying  down  animal 
health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the 
Community  of  products  not  subject  to  the  said  requirements  laid  down  in 
specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 89/662/EEC 
and,  as  regards  pathogens,  to  Directive  90/425/EEC  (OJ  L  062,  15.3.1993, 
p. 49), last amended by Directive 2004/41/EC of the European Parliament and 
of  the  Council  of  21  April 2004  repealing  certain  Directives  concerning  food 
hygiene and health conditions for the production and placing on the market of 
certain  products  of  animal  origin  intended  for  human  consumption  and 
amending  Council  Directives  89/662/EEC  and  92/118/EEC  and  Council 
Decision 95/408/EC (OJ L 157, 30.4.2004, p. 33). 

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4. 

5. 

6. 

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,  31.05.2001, 
p. 1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 688/2006 of 4 May 
2006  amending  Annexes  III  and  XI  to  Regulation  (EC)  No  999/2001  of  the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council  as  regards  the  monitoring  of 
transmissible  spongiform  encephalopathies  and  specified  risk  material  of 
bovine animals in Sweden (OJ L 120, 5.5.2006, p. 10). 

Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council 
of 3 October 2002 laying down health rules concerning animal by-products not 
intended for human consumption (OJ L 273, 10.10.2002, p. 1), as last amended 
by  Commission  Regulation  (EC)  No  208/2006  of  7  February  2006  amending 
Annexes  VI  and  VIII  to  Regulation  (EC)  No  1774/2002  of  the  European 
Parliament and of the Council as regards processing standards for  biogas  and 
composting plants and requirements for manure (OJ L 036, 8.2.2006 p. 25). 

Council  Directive  2002/99/EC  of  16  December  2002  laying  down  the  animal 
health rules governing the production, processing, distribution and introduction 
of  products  of  animal  origin  for  human  consumption  (OJ  L  18  of  23.1.2003, 
p. 11). 

2. 

Switzerland - Legislation 

Ordonnance  of  …  October  2006  on  the  import,  transit  and  export  of  animals  and 
animal products (OITE). 

3. 

Implementing rules 

The  Office  vétérinaire  fédéral  shall  apply  the  same  rules  as  those  covered  by 
Chapter 3 point I of this Appendix. However, it may adopt more restrictive measures 
and  require  additional  guarantees.  Consultations  shall  be  held  within  the  Joint 
Veterinary Committee to find suitable solutions. 

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CHAPTER IV 

Final provisions 

The provisions of this Appendix shall be reviewed by the Joint Veterinary Committee no later 
than one year after its entry into force. 

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