Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 of 12 March 2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements (Text with EEA relevance)

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[X1[F1 Article 3a U.K. Conditions for the introduction of ungulates intended for an approved body, institute or centre

1.By way of derogation from Article 3, [F2the appropriate authority] may authorise the introduction into its territory of consignments of ungulates of the species listed in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Annex VI where those consignments are destined for an approved body, institute or centre, provided that the following conditions are complied with:

(a)an assessment has been carried out by the [F3appropriate authority] of the animal health risks that each of the consignments may present for [F4Great Britain];

(b)the consignments concerned come from F5...:

(i)

[F6such of the third countries included in one of the lists set out in] Part 1 of Annex I or in Part 1 of Annex II to this Regulation [F7, or territories or parts thereof, as the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland) and the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) may specify in a document published for the purposes of this Article],

(ii)

[F8a third country, territory or part thereof which is included in one of the lists set out in, or specified by the Secretary of State in accordance with] [F9Regulation (EU) 2018/659], Decision 2007/777/EC (1), Regulation (EC) No 798/2008 (2), Regulation (EC) No 119/2009 (3), Regulation (EU) No 605/2010 (4),

(c)the ungulates originate from a body, institute or centre in a third country, territory or part thereof, referred to in point (a), which is included in a list established in accordance with Article 3c;

(d)the ungulates have been quarantined in a vector-protected facility at the premises of the body, institute or centre referred to in point (c) for the period provided for in the relevant certificates;

(e)the ungulates are conveyed directly to an approved body, institute or centre in [F10Great Britain];

(f)the ungulates are accompanied by an appropriate veterinary certificate, [F11in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time];

(g)the ungulates comply with the requirements set out in the F12... veterinary certificate referred to in point (f).

F13...

2.Where exceptional circumstances render compliance with points (c) and (d) of paragraph 1 impossible, the [F14appropriate authority] may authorise the introduction, into its territory, of ungulates of the species listed in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Annex VI from other holdings which do not comply with the requirements laid down in those points, provided that the requirements laid down in points (a), (b) and (e) to (g) of paragraph 1 are complied with and that the following additional conditions are met:

(a)a prior application for a permit has been made by the owner, or a natural person representing that owner, and the [F15appropriate authority] has granted such permit after having carried out a risk assessment that has indicated that the introduction of the ungulates concerned F16... does not constitute an animal health risk F16...;

(b)the ungulates have been quarantined in the third country, territory or part thereof of origin under official supervision for the time necessary for them to meet the animal health conditions set out in the [F17appropriate] veterinary certificate referred to in point (f):

(i)

at a place approved by the competent authority of the third country, territory or part thereof of origin of the animals;

(ii)

in accordance with the arrangements prescribed in the permit that shall provide at least the same guarantees as those laid down in points (a), (b) and (e) to (g) of paragraph 1.

[F18Where ungulates are introduced into Great Britain pursuant to the first subparagraph, they shall be quarantined in an approved body, institute or centre of destination for at least six months from the time of introduction into Great Britain, during which period the requirements provided for in Article 67 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 may be applied, and protective measures may be put in place, by the appropriate authority.]

[F193.The appropriate authority authorising the introduction of ungulates into its territory pursuant to paragraph 1 or 2 shall inform the other appropriate authorities of such authorisation prior to the introduction of the ungulates concerned into Great Britain.]]]

Editorial Information

X1Substituted by Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 of 12 March 2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements (Official Journal of the European Union L 73 of 20 March 2010).

Textual Amendments

F1Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 780/2013 of 14 August 2013 amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements (Text with EEA relevance).

F2Words in Art. 3a(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import of, and Trade in, Animals and Animal Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1462), regs. 1(3), 56(6)(a)(i) (with regs. 69-71)

F3Words in Art. 3a(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import of, and Trade in, Animals and Animal Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1462), regs. 1(3), 56(6)(a)(ii)(aa) (with regs. 69-71)

F4Words in Art. 3a(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import of, and Trade in, Animals and Animal Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1462), regs. 1(3), 56(6)(a)(ii)(bb) (with regs. 69-71)

F5Words in Art. 3a(1)(b) omitted (1.7.2022) by virtue of The Import of Animals and Animal Products and Approved Countries (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/735), regs. 1(2), 5(6)(a)

F6Words in Art. 3a(1)(b)(i) inserted (1.7.2022) by The Import of Animals and Animal Products and Approved Countries (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/735), regs. 1(2), 5(6)(b)(i)

F7Words in Art. 3a(1)(b)(i) inserted (1.7.2022) by The Import of Animals and Animal Products and Approved Countries (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/735), regs. 1(2), 5(6)(b)(ii)

F8Words in Art. 3a(1)(b)(ii) inserted (1.7.2022) by The Import of Animals and Animal Products and Approved Countries (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/735), regs. 1(2), 5(6)(c)

F9Words in Art. 3a(1)(b)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Import of, and Trade in, Animals and Animal Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1462), regs. 1(3), 56(6)(a)(iii) (with regs. 69-71)