Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 792/2012Show full title

ANNEX III U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F1 Words “European Union” in Annex 3 form heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(a)(i)

F2 Words “GB Annex” substituted for words “EU Annex” in Annex 3 form, box number 13 (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(a)(ii)

F3 Words “Great Britain” substituted for words “a Member State of the Union” in Annex 3 form, box number 18 (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(a)(iii)

Instructions and explanations U.K.

1. A unique number should be generated by the issuing management authority for the certificate. U.K.

2. The date of expiry of the document may not be more than three years after the date of issuance. Where the travelling exhibition originates from [F4 outside Great Britain] the expiry date shall be no later than that indicated on the equivalent certificate from that country. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F4 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(i)

3. Complete the full name, permanent address and country of the owner of the specimen covered by the certificate. Absence of the signature of the owner renders the certificate invalid. U.K.

4. The name, address and country of the issuing management authority should already be pre-printed on the form. U.K.

5. This block has been pre-printed to indicate the validity of the certificate for multiple cross-border movements of the specimen with its exhibition for exhibition purposes only, allowing the specimens to be displayed to the public in accordance with Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 338/97 and to clarify that the certificate is not to be collected but is to remain with the specimen/owner. This block also can be used to justify the omission of certain information. U.K.

6. This block has been pre-printed to indicate that cross-border movement is permitted to any country accepting this certificate as a matter of national law. U.K.

7. This block has been pre-printed with the code Q for circuses and travelling exhibitions. U.K.

8. Where appropriate, indicate the number of the security stamp affixed in block 19. U.K.

9. The scientific name must be in accordance with the standard references for nomenclature referred to in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. U.K.

10. Describe, as precisely as possible, the specimen covered by the certificate, including identifying marks (tags, rings, unique markings, etc.) sufficient to permit the authorities of the country into which the exhibition enters to verify that the certificate corresponds to the specimen covered. The sex and age, at the time of the issuance of the certificate, should be recorded, where possible. U.K.

11. Indicate the total number of specimens. In the case of live animals it should normally be one. If more than one specimen, state ‘see attached inventory’. U.K.

12. Enter the number of the Appendix to the Convention (I, II or III) in which the species is listed at the time of issuance of the certificate. U.K.

13. Enter the letter of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 (A, B or C) in which the species is listed at the time of issuance of the certificate. U.K.

14. Use the codes below to indicate the source. This certificate may not be used for specimens with source code W, R, F or U unless they were acquired in, or were introduced into, [F5 a Member State] before the provisions relating to species listed in Appendices I, II or III to the Convention or Annex C to Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 or Annexes A, B and C to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 [F6 (pre-exit)] became applicable to them [F7 , were acquired in, or were introduced into, the United Kingdom before IP completion day] and the code O is also used. U.K.

W

Specimens taken from the wild

R

Specimens of animals reared in a controlled environment, taken as eggs or juveniles from the wild, where they would otherwise have had a very low probability of surviving to adulthood

A

Annex A plants artificially propagated for non-commercial purposes and Annexes B and C plants artificially propagated in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof

C

Animals bred in captivity in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof

F

Animals born in captivity, but for which the criteria of Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 are not met, as well as parts and derivatives thereof

U

Source unknown (must be justified)

O

Pre-Convention (may be used in conjunction with any other code).

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Specimens taken in the marine environment not under the jurisdiction of any State]

Textual Amendments

F8 Inserted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/57 of 15 January 2015 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 792/2012 as regards the rules for the design of permits, certificates and other documents provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein and in Commission Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(ii)(aa)

F6 Word in Annex 3 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(ii)(bb)

F7 Words in Annex 3 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(ii)(cc)

15/16. The country of origin is the country where the specimens were taken from the wild, born and bred in captivity or artificially propagated. Where this is [F9 outside Great Britain], box 16 must contain details of the relevant permit. F10 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F9 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(iii)(aa)

F10 Words in Annex 3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(iii)(bb)

17. This block must contain the exhibition registration number. U.K.

18. Enter the date of acquisition only for specimens which were acquired in or were introduced into, [F11 a Member State] before the provisions relating to species listed in Appendices I, II or III to the Convention or Annex C to Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 or Annexes A, B and C to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 [F12 (pre-exit)] applied to them [F13 and were acquired in, or were introduced into, the United Kingdom before IP completion day]. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F11 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(iv)(aa)

F12 Word in Annex 3 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(iv)(bb)

F13 Words in Annex 3 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(iv)(cc)

19. To be completed by the official who issues the certificate. A certificate may only be issued by the management authority of the country where an exhibition is based and only when the owner of the exhibition has registered full details of the specimen with that management authority. In the case of an exhibition originating [F14 outside Great Britain], a certificate may only be issued by the management authority of the country of first destination. The name of the issuing official must be written in full. The seal, signature and, where appropriate, security stamp number, should be clearly legible. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(v)

20. This block may be used to refer to national legislation or additional special conditions placed on the cross-border movement by the issuing management authority. U.K.

21. This block has been pre-printed to refer to the attached continuation sheet, which should indicate all cross-border movements. U.K.

Subject to point 5, upon expiration, this document must be returned to the issuing management authority.

The holder or his authorised representative shall surrender the original of this certificate (form 1) — and, where applicable, the travelling exhibition certificate issued [F15 outside Great Britain] — for verification purposes and submit the accompanying continuation sheet or (where the certificate is issued on the basis of an equivalent certificate [F15 issued outside Great Britain]) the two continuation sheets and copies thereof to a customs office designated in accordance with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 338/97. The customs office shall, after completing the continuation sheet or sheets, return the original of this certificate (form 1), the original certificate issued [F16 outside Great Britain] (where applicable) — and the continuation sheet or sheets — to the holder or to his authorised representative and forward an endorsed copy of the continuation sheet of the certificate issued by [F16 Great Britain’s] management authority to the relevant management authority in accordance with Article 45 of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006.

Textual Amendments

F15 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(vi)(aa)

F16 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(b)(vi)(bb)

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Instructions and explanations U.K.

3. Complete the full name, permanent address and country of the owner of the specimen covered by the certificate (not of an agent). Absence of the signature of the owner renders the certificate invalid. U.K.

8. Where appropriate, indicate the number of the security stamp affixed in block 19. U.K.

9. The scientific name must be in accordance with the standard references for nomenclature referred to in Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein. U.K.

10. Describe, as precisely as possible, the specimen covered by the certificate, including identifying marks (tags, rings, unique markings, etc.) sufficient to permit the authorities of the country into which the exhibition enters to verify that the certificate corresponds to the specimen covered. The sex and age, at the time of the issuance of the certificate, should be recorded, where possible. U.K.

11. Indicate the total number of specimens. In the case of live animals it should normally be one. If more than one specimen, state ‘see attached inventory’. U.K.

12. Enter the number of the Appendix to the Convention (I, II or III) in which the species is listed at the time of application. U.K.

13. Enter the letter of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 (A, B or C) in which the species is listed at the time of application. U.K.

14. Use the codes below to indicate the source. This certificate may not be used for specimens with source code W, R, F or U unless they were acquired in, or were introduced into, [F17 Great Britain] before the provisions relating to species listed in Appendices I, II or III to the Convention or Annex C to Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 or Annexes A, B and C to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 became applicable to them and the code O is also used. U.K.

W

Specimens taken from the wild

R

Specimens of animals reared in a controlled environment, taken as eggs or juveniles from the wild, where they would otherwise have had a very low probability of surviving to adulthood

A

Annex A plants artificially propagated for non-commercial purposes and Annexes B and C plants artificially propagated in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof

C

Animals bred in captivity in accordance with Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006, as well as parts and derivatives thereof

F

Animals born in captivity, but for which the criteria of Chapter XIII of Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 are not met, as well as parts and derivatives thereof

U

Source unknown (must be justified)

O

Pre-Convention (may be used in conjunction with any other code)F18 ...

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Specimens taken in the marine environment not under the jurisdiction of any State]

Textual Amendments

F18 Deleted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/57 of 15 January 2015 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 792/2012 as regards the rules for the design of permits, certificates and other documents provided for in Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein and in Commission Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 laying down detailed rules concerning the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97.

Textual Amendments

F17 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(c)(i)

15/16. The country of origin is the country where the specimens were taken from the wild, born and bred in captivity, or artificially propagated. Where this is [F19 outside Great Britain], box 16 must contain details of the relevant permit. F20 ... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F19 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(c)(ii)(aa)

F20 Words in Annex 3 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(c)(ii)(bb)

17. This block must contain the exhibition registration number. U.K.

18. Enter the date of acquisition only for specimens which were acquired in, or were introduced into, [F21 Great Britain] before the provisions relating to species listed in Appendices I, II or III to the Convention or Annex C to Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 or Annexes A, B and C to Regulation (EC) No 338/97 applied to them. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F21 Words in Annex 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment and Wildlife (Miscellaneous Amendments etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1395), regs. 1(2), 9(7)(c)(iii)

19. Provide as many details as possible and justify any omissions to the information required above. U.K.