This Regulation lays down rules concerning the introduction into the Community of personal consignments of products of animal origin of a non commercial character which form part of travellers' luggage, or are sent as small consignments to private persons, or are ordered remotely (for example, by mail, by telephone or via the Internet) and delivered to the consumer.

This Regulation shall not apply to personal consignments from Andorra, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, and Switzerland. In addition, this Regulation shall not apply to personal consignments of fishery products from the Faeroe Islands and Iceland. However for the appropriate information of passengers, such third countries shall be indicated as exempted countries on all relevant publicity material.

This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to Community veterinary legislation having as objective the control and eradication of animal diseases, or concerning certain protection measures.

This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to the relevant rules on certification contained within legislation implementing Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein.