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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 of 17 February 2015 laying down rules pursuant to Council Directives 90/427/EEC and 2009/156/EC as regards the methods for the identification of equidae (Equine Passport Regulation) (Text with EEA relevance)
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The following shall be the content of the identification document provided for in Article 7:
F1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
These instructions are drawn up to assist the user and do not impede on the rules laid down in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262(1).
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 para. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The equine animal shall be identified by the issuing body. The unique life number shall clearly identify the equine animal and the issuing body which issued the identification document and shall be compatible with the universal equine life number (UELN).
In the narrative in Part A of Section I, in particular in point 3 thereof, abbreviations must be avoided, where possible. In point 5 of Part A of Section I, the space must be provided for at least 15 digits of the transponder code.
In Part B of Section I the outline diagram shall be completed using red ball point ink for marks and black ball point ink for whorls, or by use of these colours respectively if completed electronically, taking into account the guidelines provided for by the World Equestrian Federation (FEI) or the Weatherbys.
Part C of Section I must be used to record modifications to identification details.
Parts I and II or Part III of this Section must be duly completed in accordance with the instructions set out in this Section.
Invalidation or revalidation of the identification document in accordance with [F3animal health legislation in force in the constituent territory of Great Britain] must be indicated.
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 para. 2(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(c) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 27(34)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
The name of the owner or its agent or representative must be stated where required by the issuing body.
In the case of equidae entered or registered and eligible for entry in a studbook maintained by an approved or recognised breeding organisation, the identification document shall contain the pedigree and the studbook class in which the equine animal is entered in accordance with the rules of the approved or recognised breeding organisation issuing the identification document.
Whenever laws and regulations require to conduct checks on the identity of the equine animal, those checks should be recorded by the competent authority, on behalf of the issuing body or by the organisation which manages registered horses for competitions or races.
All equine influenza vaccinations, including by use of combined vaccines, must be recorded in Section VII. The information may take the form of a sticker.
All vaccinations other than those against equine influenza must be recorded in Section VIII. The information may take the form of a sticker.
The results of all tests carried out to detect transmissible diseases must be recorded.
These conditions shall apply only for movement of registered equidae [F4within Great Britain].
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 para. 3(10) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(d) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 27(34)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
This section shall be required for compliance with the model of the identification document of the World Equestrian Federation (FEI).
(1)(a)F1... Species: | (4)F1... Unique Life Number: (15 digits):☐☐☐-☐☐☐-☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐ |
(1)(b)F1... Sex: | |
(2)(a)F1... Date of birth: | (5)F1... Transponder code (where available):☐☐☐ ☐☐☐ ☐☐☐ ☐☐☐ ☐☐☐ F1... Reading system (if not ISO 11784): F1... Bar-Code (optional): |
(2)(b)F1... Country of birth: | |
(3)F1... Description | |
(3)(a)F1... Colour: | |
(3)(b)F1... Head: | (6)F1... Alternative method of identity verification (if applicable): |
(3)(c)F1... Foreleg L: | |
(3)(d)F1... Foreleg R: | (7)F1... Information on any other appropriate method providing guarantees to verify the identity of the animal (blood group/DNA code) (optional): |
(3)(e)F1... Hindleg L: | |
(3)(f)F1... Hindleg R: | (8)F1... Name and address of person to whom document is issued: |
(3)(g)F1... Body: | |
(3)(h)F1... Markings: | (11)F1... Signature of qualified person (name in capital letters):F1... stamp of issuing body or competent authority: |
(9)F1... Date: | |
(10)F1... Place: |
Note for the issuing body [not to be printed in identification document]: Slight variations from this model outline diagram are permitted, provided they were in use before this Regulation entered into force.U.K.
F1... Castration | F1... Identification | |
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F1... Date and place of castration: F1... Signature and stamp of veterinarian: | F1... Verification of the description F1... Include: | F1... Signature of qualified person (name in capital letters): F1... stamp of issuing body or competent authority: F1... Date and place: |
Note for the issuing body[not to be printed in identification document]: Slight variations from this model are permitted, provided they were in use before this Regulation entered into force. Part C of Section I may be completed in hand writingU.K.
Textual Amendments
F5Annex 1 Pt. 1 s. 2 Pt. 2: words “regulation 8 of, and Schedule 4 to, the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 or authorised in accordance with Commission Regulation 122/2013” substituted for words from “Article 6(3)” to “Article 10(2) of that Directive” (31.12.2020) by The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(e)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F6Annex 1 Pt. 1 s. 2 Pt. 3: words substituted (31.12.2020) by The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(e)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 27(34)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Annex 1 Pt. 1 s. 2 Pt. 3: in the table headed “medication record”, in the first and third columns, in the first paragraph, words “Commission Regulation 122/2013” substituted for words “Article 10(3) of Directive 2001/82/EC” (31.12.2020) by The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(e)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Textual Amendments
F8Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 s. 3 heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(ea) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 27(34)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F1... | Details of ownership |
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F1... | 1.For competition purposes under the auspices of the, Fédération équestre internationale (FEI) the nationality of the horse shall be that of its owner. |
F1... | 2.On change of ownership the identification document must immediately be lodged with the issuing body, organisation, association or official service, giving the name and address of the new owner, for re-registration and forwarding to the new owner. |
F1... | 3.If there is more than one owner or the horse is owned by a company, then the name of the individual responsible for the horse must be entered in the identification document together with his nationality. If the owners are of different nationalities, they have to determine the nationality of the horse. |
F1... | 4.When the FEI approves the leasing of a horse by a national equestrian federation, the details of these transactions must be recorded by the national equestrian federation concerned. |
Note for the issuing body [not to be printed in identification document]: The text in points 3 and 4 of this Section, or parts thereof, shall only be printed where it is in accordance with the rules of the organisations referred to in Article 2(c) of Directive 2009/156/EC.]U.K.
(1)F1... Name: | (2)F1... Commercial name: |
(3)F1... Breed: | (4)F1... Studbook class: |
(5)F1... Genetic sire: | (5)(a)F1... Grandsire: |
(6)F1... Genetic dam: | (6)(a)F1... Grandsire: |
(7)F1... Place of birth: | Remarque/Note:F1... Pedigree (if appropriate on additional page) |
(8)F1... Breeder(s): | |
(9)F1... Certificate of origin validatedLe/on:Par/by: | (10)(a)F1... Name of the issuing body: |
(10)(b)F1... Address: | |
(10)(c)F1... Telephone number: | (10)(d)F1... Fax-number or e-mail: |
(10)(e)F1... Stamp: | (10)(f)F1... Signature: (Name (in capital letters) and capacity of signatory): |
Note for the issuing body [not to be printed in identification document]: Layout variations from this model are permitted, provided that the required minimum information is ensured.U.K.
F1... | Control of identification of the equine animal described in the identification documentThe identity of the equine animal must be checked each time this is required by the law and the rules and it must be certified that the equine animal presented conforms to the description given in Section I of the identification document. |
F1... | Equine influenza onlyorequine influenza using combined vaccinesVaccination record Details of every vaccination which the equine animal has undergone must be entered clearly and in detail, and completed with the name and signature of veterinarian. |
F1... | Diseases other than equine influenzaVaccination recordDetails of every vaccination which the equine animal has undergone must be entered clearly and in detail, and completed with the name and signature of veterinarian. |
F1... | Laboratory health testThe result of every test carried out for a transmissible disease by a veterinarian or by a laboratory authorised by the official veterinary service of the country ('official laboratory') must be entered clearly and in detail by the veterinarian acting on behalf of the authority requesting the test. |
SF1... Unless the identification document is invalidated for movement purposes by virtue of a valid entry in Section III or a separate health certificate is issued for particular epidemiological reasons as mentioned below, the equine animal identified in Section I shall only be moved [F11from a member State or Northern Ireland to the territory of Great Britain] under the following conditions:
Textual Amendments
F11Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 s. 10 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(f)(iii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 27(34)(c)(ii)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F1... it is not intended for slaughter under a national eradication programme for a transmissible disease;
F1... it does not come from a holding subject to restrictions for animal health reasons and has not been in contact with equidae on such a holding;
F1... it does not come from an area subject to restrictions for African horse sickness.
F1... Date | F1... Place | F1... For particular epidemiological reasons, a separate health certificate accompanies this identification document | F1... Name (in capital letters) and signature of official veterinarian |
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F1... Yes F1... No F1... Delete as appropriate | |||
F1... Yes F1... No F1... Delete as appropriate | |||
F1... Yes F1... No F1... Delete as appropriate |
Textual Amendments
F9Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 s. 10 heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(f)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F10Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 s. 10 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Equine (Records, Identification and Movement) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/591), regs. 1, 47(2)(f)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 27(34)(c)(i)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F1... U.K.
The outline of each chestnut must be drawn in the appropriate square for all horses without markings and with less than three whorls.
The identification document shall:
be in the format of a printed passport with a paper size not smaller than A5 (210 × 148 mm);
have a distinct cover (front and back) that provides sufficient protection, which may be embossed with the logo of the issuing body, and may have a pocket at the inside back cover for the insertion of pages containing Sections IV to XI, as appropriate;
have at least Sections I to III indivisibly machine-riveted to prevent pages being fraudulently removed or replaced;
where serial numbers are applied, have at least Sections I, II and III printed on pages bearing the serial number of the identification document;
have at least each page of Sections I to III numbered in the format ‘page number/total number of pages’;
have Part A of Section I sealed with a transparent adhesive laminate after the required information has been entered, unless Section I of the identification document is printed by the issuing body in a way that prevents alterations after the required information was entered;
have the General Instruction provided for in Part 1 printed in the document.
The smart card shall contain at least the following:
issuing body,
unique life number,
name,
sex,
colour,
the last 15 digits of the code transmitted by the transponder (as appropriate),
photograph of the equine animal;
at least all compulsory information in Part A of Section I of the identification document.
Issuing Body: | TEMPORARY DOCUMENT (Article 24(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262) | Name of Country: | |
Name and Address of keeper/owner: | Unique life number: ☐☐☐-☐☐☐-☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐ Barcode of Unique life number (where available): | ||
Name of animal: | Transponder code/eartag: ☐☐☐ ☐☐☐ ☐☐☐ ☐☐☐ ☐☐☐ | ||
Sex: | |||
Colour: | Bar-Code (optional)/eartag: | ||
Date of birth: | |||
Alternative method for identity verification (if available): | |||
Date and place of issuing: | Name (in capital letters) and capacity of signatory: | Signature: |
Note for the issuing body [not to be printed in identification document]: Slight variations from this model are permitted.U.K.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 of 17 February 2015 laying down rules pursuant to Council Directives 90/427/EEC and 2009/156/EC as regards the methods for the identification of equidae (Equine Passport Regulation) (OJ L 59, 3.3.2015, p. 1).
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