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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
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1.[F1The competent authority] shall grant authorisations to transporters provided that:
(a)the applicants are established, or in case of applicants established in a third country, are represented, in [F2Great Britain];
(b)the applicants have demonstrated that they have sufficient and appropriate staff, equipment and operational procedures at their disposal to enable them to comply with this Regulation, including where appropriate Good Practice Guides;
(c)the applicants or their representatives have no record of serious infringements of [F3retained EU law] and/or F4... legislation on the protection of animals in the three years preceding the date of the application. This provision shall not apply where the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the F5[F6... competent authority] that it has taken all necessary measures to avoid further infringements.
2.[F1The competent authority] shall issue authorisations as provided for in paragraph 1 in accordance with the [F7form published by the Appropriate Minister from time to time]. Such authorisations shall be valid for not more than five years from the date of issue and shall not be valid for long journeys.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F2Words in Art. 10(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(16)(a)(ii)(bb) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in Art. 10(1)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(16)(a)(iii)(aa); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Word in Art. 10(1)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(16)(a)(iii)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F5Word in Regulation omitted (E.W.S.) (20.7.2022) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(b)
F6Words in Art. 10(1)(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(16)(a)(iii)(cc); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Words in Art. 10(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(16)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.[F1The competent authority] shall grant authorisations to transporters carrying out long journeys upon application, provided that:
(a)they comply with the provisions of Article 10(1);
(b)the applicants have submitted the following documents:
valid certificates of competence for drivers and attendants [F8for all drivers and attendants carrying out long journeys, as provided for in Article 17(2) of this Regulation or, where the certificate of competence has been issued in Northern Ireland, Article 17(2) of the EU Council Regulation];
valid certificates of approval [F9for all means of transport by road to be used for long journeys, as provided for in Article 18(2) of this Regulation or, where the certificate of approval has been issued in Northern Ireland, Article 18(2) of the EU Council Regulation];
details of the procedures enabling transporters to trace and record the movements of road vehicles under their responsibility and to contact the drivers concerned at any time during long journeys;
contingency plans in the event of emergencies.
2.For the purpose of paragraph 1(b)(iii) transporters carrying on long journeys of domestic Equidae, other than registered Equidae, and domestic animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species, shall demonstrate that they use the navigation system referred to in Article 6(9):
F10(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F11(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.[F1The competent authority] shall issue such authorisations in accordance with the specimen [F12form published by the Appropriate Minister from time to time]. Such authorisations shall be valid for not more than five years from the date of issue and shall be valid for all journeys, including long journeys.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F8Words in Art. 11(1)(b)(i) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(17)(a)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(20)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F9Words in Art. 11(1)(b)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(17)(a)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(20)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F10Art. 11(2)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(17)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F11Art. 11(2)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(17)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F12Words in Art. 11(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(17)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Transporters shall apply for an authorisation pursuant to Article 10 or to Article 11 to no more than one competent authority F13....
Textual Amendments
F13Words in Art. 12 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(18); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.[F1The competent authority] may limit the scope of an authorisation [F14issued by it under] Article 10(1) or for long journeys, in Article 11(1) according to criteria that may be verified during transport.
2.[F1The competent authority] shall issue each authorisation provided for in Article 10(1) or for long journeys, in Article 11(1) with a number unique in [F15Great Britain]. The authorisation shall be drawn up in [F16English and other languages may also appear].
3.[F1The competent authority] shall record authorisations [F17issued by it under] Article 10(1) or Article 11(1) in a manner enabling the competent [F18authorities] to identify transporters rapidly, in particular in the event of failure to comply with the requirements of this Regulation.
[F194.The F5... competent authority shall record authorisations it has issued pursuant to Article 11(1) in an electronic database. The transporter's name and authorisation number shall be made publicly available by the issuing competent authority during the period of validity of the authorisation. Subject to rules regarding privacy protection, public access to other data in relation to transporters' authorisations shall be granted by the F5... competent authority.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F5Word in Regulation omitted (E.W.S.) (20.7.2022) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(b)
F14Words in Art. 13(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(19)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F15Words in Art. 13(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(19)(c)(i)(bb) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(21)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F16Words in Art. 13(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(19)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F17Words in Art. 13(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(19)(d)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F18Word in Art. 13(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(19)(d)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F19Art. 13(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(19)(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.In the case of long journeys between Member States and with third countries for domestic Equidae and domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species, the competent authority of the place of departure shall:
(a)carry out appropriate checks to verify that:
transporters indicated in the journey log have the corresponding valid transporter authorisations, the valid certificates of approval for means of transport for long journeys and valid certificates of competence for drivers and attendants;
the journey log submitted by the organiser is realistic and indicates compliance with this Regulation;
(b)where the outcome of the checks provided for in point (a) is not satisfactory, require the organiser to change the arrangements for the intended long journey so that it complies with this Regulation;
(c)where the outcome of the checks provided for in point (a) is satisfactory, the competent authority shall stamp the journey log;
(d)send details as soon as possible of the intended long journeys set out in the journey log to the competent authority of the place of destination, of the exit point or of the control post via the information exchange system referred to in Article 20 of Directive 90/425/EEC.
2.By way of derogation to paragraph 1(c), the stamping of the journey log shall not be required for transports using the system referred to in Article 6(9).
Textual Amendments
F20Deleted (with savings) by Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (Text with EEA relevance), Art. 154
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Art. 14 modified (E.W.S.) (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 5(1)(2)
1.The competent authority shall carry out at any stage of the long journey appropriate checks on a random or targeted basis to verify that declared journey times are realistic and that the journey complies with this Regulation and in particular that travel times and rest periods have complied with the limits set out in Chapter V of Annex I.
2.In the case of long journeys between Member States and with third countries, the checks at the place of departure for fitness for transport, as referred to in Chapter I of Annex I, shall be performed before the loading as part of the animal health checks as set out in the corresponding veterinary Community legislation, within the time limits provided by such legislation.
3.When the place of destination is a slaughterhouse, the checks provided for in paragraph 1 may be performed as part of the animal welfare inspection as set out in 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.
4.The records of the movements of the means of transport by road obtained from navigation system may be used for carrying out these checks where appropriate.
Textual Amendments
F20Deleted (with savings) by Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (Text with EEA relevance), Art. 154
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Art. 15 modified (E.W.S.) (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 5(1)(3)
The competent authority shall ensure that its staff are duly trained and equipped to check data recorded by:
the recording equipment for road transport as provided for by Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85;
the navigation system.]
Textual Amendments
F20Deleted (with savings) by Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (Text with EEA relevance), Art. 154
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3Art. 16 modified (E.W.S.) (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 5(1)(4)
1.Training courses shall be available for personnel of transporters and assembly centres for the purposes of Article 6(4) [F21(a)] and Article 9(2)(a).
[F222.The certificate of competence for drivers and attendants of road vehicles transporting domestic Equidae or domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species or poultry as referred to in Article 6(5)(a) shall be granted in accordance with Annex IV. The certificate of competence shall be drawn up in English and other languages may also appear. The certificate of competence shall be issued by [F1the competent authority] and in accordance with the form published by an Appropriate Minister from time to time. The scope of the said certificate of competence may be limited to a specific species or group of species.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F21Word in Art. 17(1) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(23)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F22Art. 17(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(23)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(24)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.[F1The competent authority] shall grant a certificate of approval for means of transport by road used for long journeys upon application, provided that the means of transport:
(a)are not the subject of an application submitted to or an approval by another competent authority F23...;
(b)have been inspected by [F1the competent authority] and found to comply with the requirements of Chapters II and VI of Annex I applicable to the design, the construction and the maintenance of means of transport by road used for long journeys.
2.[F24[F1The competent authority] shall issue each certificate with a number unique in Great Britain and in accordance with the form published by an Appropriate Minister from time to time. The certificate shall be drawn up in English and other languages may also appear.] Certificates shall be valid for a period of not more than five years from the date of issue and shall become invalid as soon as the means of transport are modified or refitted in a way that affects the welfare of the animals.
3.[F25The issuing competent authority] shall record the certifications of the approval of the means of transport by road for long journeys in an electronic database F26....
4.[F27The appropriate authority may, by regulations] grant derogations to the provisions of this Article and to the provisions of Chapter V, paragraph 1.4, point (b) and Chapter VI of Annex I for means of transport by road in respect of journeys not exceeding 12 hours in order to reach the final place of destination.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F23Words in Art. 18(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(24)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F24Words in Art. 18(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(24)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(25)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F25Words in Art. 18(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(24)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F26Words in Art. 18(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(24)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F27Words in Art. 18(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animals (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/588), regs. 1, 6(5) (with reg. 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.[F1The competent authority] shall grant a certificate of approval for a livestock vessel upon application, provided that the vessel is:
(a)operated from [F28Great Britain];
(b)is not the subject of an application submitted to or an approval by another competent authority F29...;
(c)has been inspected by [F1the competent authority] and found to comply with the requirements of Section 1 of Chapter IV of Annex I regarding the construction and equipment for livestock vessels.
[F302.[F1The competent authority] shall issue each certificate with a number unique in Great Britain. The certificate shall be drawn up in English and other languages may also appear. Certificates shall be valid for a period of not more than five years from the date of issue and shall become invalid as soon as the means of transport are modified or refitted in a way that affects the welfare of the animals.]
3.[F1The competent authority] shall record approved livestock vessels in a manner enabling them to be rapidly identified, in particular in the event of failure to comply with this Regulation.
4.[F1The competent authority] shall record the certifications of the approval of livestock vessels in an electronic database, in a manner enabling them to be rapidly identified, in particular in the event of failure to comply with the requirements of this Regulation.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F28Words in Art. 19(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(25)(a)(ii) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(26)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F29Words in Art. 19(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(25)(a)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F30Art. 19(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(25)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(26)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.The F5... competent authority shall inspect livestock vessels before any loading of animals in order to verify in particular that:
(a)the livestock vessel is built and equipped for the number and the type of animals to be transported;
(b)compartments where animals are to be accommodated remain in a good state of repair;
(c)the equipment referred to in Chapter IV of Annex I remains in good working order.
2.The F5... competent authority shall inspect the following before and during any loading/unloading of livestock vessels to ensure that:
(a)the animals are fit to continue their journey;
(b)loading/unloading operations are being carried out in compliance with Chapter III of Annex I;
(c)feed and water arrangements are in accordance with Section 2 of Chapter IV of Annex I.
Textual Amendments
F5Word in Regulation omitted (E.W.S.) (20.7.2022) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(b)
1.Without prejudice to the checks provided for in Article 2 of [F31Regulation (EC) No 817/2010], where animals are presented at exit points or border inspection posts, official veterinarians of [F1the competent authority] shall check that the animals are transported in compliance with this Regulation and in particular:
(a)that transporters have submitted a copy of a valid authorisation as provided for in
[F32(i)Article 10(1) of this Regulation or, where the authorisation has been issued in Northern Ireland, Article 10(1) of the EU Council Regulation, or
(ii)for long journeys, Article 11(1) of this Regulation or, where the authorisation has been issued in Northern Ireland, Article 11(1) of the EU Council Regulation];
(b)that drivers of road vehicles transporting domestic Equidae, domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species or poultry and attendants have presented a valid certificate of competence as provided for in Article 17(2) [F33or, where the certificate of competence has been issued in Northern Ireland, Article 17(2) of the EU Council Regulation];
(c)that the animals are fit to continue their journey;
(d)that the means of transport by which the animals are to continue their journey complies with Chapter II and where applicable Chapter VI of Annex I;
(e)that, in case of export, transporters have provided evidence that the journey from the place of departure to the first place of unloading in the country of final destination complies with any international agreement listed in Annex V applicable in the third countries concerned;
(f)whether domestic Equidae and domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species have been or are to be transported over long journeys.
2.In the case of long journeys for domestic Equidae and domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species, official veterinarians of exit points and border inspection posts shall perform and record the checks listed in Section 3 ‘Place of destination’ of the journey log in [F34accordance with the form published by an Appropriate Minister from time to time]. Records of those checks and the check provided for in paragraph 1 shall be kept by the competent authority for a period of at least three years from the date of the checks, including a copy of the corresponding record sheet [F35as defined in Regulation (EU) No 165/2014] if the vehicle is covered by that Regulation.
3.Where the F5... competent authority considers that animals are not fit to complete their journey, they shall be unloaded, watered, fed and rested.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F5Word in Regulation omitted (E.W.S.) (20.7.2022) by virtue of The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(b)
F20Deleted (with savings) by Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (Text with EEA relevance), Art. 154
F31Words in Art. 21(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(27)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F32Words in Art. 21(1)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(27)(a)(iii) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(27)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F33Words in Art. 21(1)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(27)(a)(iv) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1590, regs. 1(1)(b)(i), 2(27)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F34Words in Art. 21(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(27)(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F35Words in Art. 21(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/802), regs. 1, 3(27)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
1.[F1The competent authority] shall take the necessary measures to prevent or reduce to a minimum any delay during transport or suffering by animals when unforeseeable circumstances impede the application of this Regulation. [F1The competent authority] shall ensure that special arrangements are made at the place of transfers, exit points and border inspection posts to give priority to the transport of animals.
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Textual Amendments
F1Words in Regulation substituted (20.7.2022) by The Animal Welfare (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/846), regs. 1, 4(2)(a)
F20Deleted (with savings) by Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (Text with EEA relevance), Art. 154
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