ANNEX VIII U.K.REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PLACING ON THE MARKET OF PETFOOD, DOGCHEWS AND TECHNICAL PRODUCTS

CHAPTER VII U.K.Requirements for game trophies

A. Raw material U.K.

1. Without prejudice to the measures adopted pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein(1), game trophies: U.K.

(a)

of ungulates and birds having undergone a complete taxidermy treatment ensuring their preservation at ambient temperatures; and

(b)

of species other than ungulates and birds,

are not subject to any ban or restriction for reasons of animal health.

2. Without prejudice to the measures adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 338/97, game trophies of ungulates and birds not having undergone the treatment mentioned in paragraph 1(a) are subject to the following conditions. They must: U.K.

(a)

come from animals originating in an area not subject to restrictions as a result of the presence of serious transmissible diseases to which animals of the species concerned are susceptible; or

(b)

comply with the conditions laid down in paragraphs 3 or 4 if they come from animals originating in an area subject to restrictions as a result of the presence of serious transmissible diseases to which animals of the species concerned are susceptible.

3. In respect of game trophies consisting solely of bone, horns, hooves, claws, antlers or teeth, the trophies must: U.K.

(a)

have been immersed in boiling water for an appropriate time so as to ensure that any matter other than bone, horns, hooves, claws, antlers or teeth is removed;

(b)

have been disinfected with a product authorised by the competent authority, in particular with hydrogen peroxide where parts consisting of bone are concerned;

(c)

be packaged, immediately after treatment, without being in contact with other products of animal origin likely to contaminate them, in individual, transparent and closed packages so as to avoid any subsequent contamination; and

(d)

be accompanied by a document or certificate certifying that the above conditions have been met.

4. In respect of game trophies consisting solely of hides or skin, the trophies must: U.K.

(a)

have been either:

(i)

dried, or

(ii)

dry- or wet-salted for a minimum of 14 days before dispatch, or

(iii)

preserved by a treatment other that tanning approved in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 33(2);

(b)

be packaged, immediately after treatment, without being in contact with other products of animal origin likely to contaminate them, in individual, transparent and closed packages so as to avoid any subsequent contamination; and

(c)

be accompanied by a document or certificate certifying that the above conditions have been met.

(1)

OJ L 61, 3.3.1997, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation No 1579/2001 (OJ L 209, 2.8.2001, p. 14).