Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

ANNEX I U.K. RECOGNITION OF BREED SOCIETIES AND BREEDING OPERATIONS AND APPROVAL OF BREEDING PROGRAMMES REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER II

PART 1 U.K. Requirements for the recognition of breed societies and breeding operations referred to in Article 4(3)(b)

A. Breeders' associations, breeding organisations, private undertakings operating in closed production systems and public bodies shall: U.K.

1.

have legal personality in accordance with the legislation in force in the [F1 constituent territory of the United Kingdom] where the application for recognition is made;

2.

have sufficient and qualified staff and adequate facilities and equipment to implement efficiently the breeding programmes in respect of which it intends to apply for approval in accordance with Article 8(3) F2 ... ;

3.

be capable of carrying out the checks necessary for recording pedigrees of the breeding animals to be covered by those breeding programmes;

4.

have, in respect of each breeding programme, a sufficiently large population of breeding animals F3 ...;

5.

be capable of generating, or have had generated for them, and be capable of using data collected on breeding animals necessary for carrying out those breeding programmes.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 Point A.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F2 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 Point A.2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(2)(ba) (as inserted by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(14)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F3 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 1 Point A.4 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(2)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

B. In addition to the requirements referred to in point A: U.K.

1.

breeders' associations, breeding organisations and public bodies shall:

(a)

have a sufficient number of breeders participating in each of their breeding programmes;

(b)

have adopted rules of procedure:

(i)

regulating the settlement of disputes with breeders participating in their breeding programmes;

(ii)

ensuring equal treatment of breeders participating in their breeding programmes;

(iii)

setting out the rights and obligations of breeders participating in their breeding programmes and of the breed society or breeding operation;

(iv)

setting out the rights and obligations of member breeders where membership of breeders is provided for;

2.

nothing in the rules of procedure referred to in point 1(b) shall prevent the breeders participating in the breeding programmes from:

(a)

exercising free choice in the selection and breeding of their breeding animals;

(b)

having the offspring descended from those breeding animals entered in the breeding books or registered in the breeding registers in accordance with the rules provided for in Chapter IV of this Regulation;

(c)

having the ownership of their breeding animals.

PART 2 U.K. Requirements for the approval of breeding programmes carried out by breed societies and breeding operations referred to in Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12

1. The breeding programme referred to in Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 shall contain: U.K.

(a)

information on its aim, which shall be the preservation of the breed, the improvement of the breed, line or cross, the creation of a new breed, line or cross, or the reconstruction of a breed, or a combination thereof;

(b)

the name of the breed, in the case of purebred breeding animals, or of the breed, line or cross, in the case of hybrid breeding pigs, covered by the breeding programme to prevent confusion with similar breeding animals of other breeds, lines or crosses entered or registered in other existing breeding books or breeding registers;

(c)

in the case of purebred breeding animals, the detailed characteristics of the breed covered by the breeding programme, including an indication of its essential traits,

(d)

in the case of hybrid breeding pigs, the detailed characteristics of the breed, line or cross covered by the breeding programme;

(e)

F4 ...

(f)

information on the system for identifying breeding animals which is to ensure that those animals are only entered in a breeding book or registered in a breeding register when they are identified individually and in accordance with [F5 United Kingdom] animal health law on the identification and registration of animals of the species concerned;

(g)

information on the system for recording pedigrees of purebred breeding animals entered or registered and eligible for entry in breeding books or of hybrid breeding pigs registered in breeding registers;

(h)

the selection and breeding objectives of the breeding programme, including an indication of the main objectives of that breeding programme, and, where applicable, the detailed evaluation criteria related to those objectives, for the selection of breeding animals;

(i)

in the case of the establishment of a new breed or in the case of the reconstruction of a breed, as referred to in Article 19, the information on the detailed circumstances justifying the establishment of that new breed or the reconstruction of that breed;

(j)

where the breeding programme requires performance testing or genetic evaluation:

(i)

the information on the systems used to generate, record, communicate and use the results of performance testing;

(ii)

the information on the systems for the genetic evaluation and, where applicable, for the genomic evaluation of breeding animals;

(k)

where supplementary sections are established or the main section is subdivided into classes, the rules for the division of the breeding book and the criteria or procedures applied for recording animals in those sections or classifying them in those classes;

(l)

where the breed society or breeding operation outsources specific technical activities related to the management of its breeding programme to third parties as referred to in Article 8(4), information on those activities and the name and contact details of the designated third parties;

(m)

where the breed society or breeding operation intends to make use of the derogation provided for in Article 31(1), information on the semen collection or storage centre, or embryo collection or production team, issuing the zootechnical certificates and information on the modalities of the issuing of those zootechnical certificates;

(n)

where the breeding operation decides to indicate information on the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on genetic defects and on genetic peculiarities in the zootechnical certificates issued for its hybrid breeding pigs and the germinal products thereof, as referred to in Article 30(8), information on that decision.

Textual Amendments

F4 Annex 1 Pt. 2 Point 1(e) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(3)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F5 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 2 Point 1(f) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(3)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. The breeding programme shall cover a sufficiently large population of breeding animals and a sufficient number of breeders F6 .... U.K.

Textual Amendments

F6 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 2 Point 2 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

PART 3 U.K. Additional requirements for breed societies establishing or maintaining breeding books for purebred breeding animals of the equine species

1. In addition to the identification requirements set out in point 1(f) of Part 2, purebred breeding animals of the equine species shall only be entered in a breeding book if they are identified by a covering certificate and, where required by the breeding programme, as ‘foal at foot’. U.K.

By way of derogation from the first subparagraph, [F7 the appropriate authority] or, if it so decides, its competent authority may authorise a breed society to enter purebred breeding animals of the equine species in the breeding book maintained by that breed society where those animals are identified by any other appropriate method that provides at least the same degree of certainty as a covering certificate such as parentage control based on DNA analysis or analysis of their blood groups, provided that that authorisation is in accordance with the principles established by the breed society which maintains the breeding book of the origin of that breed.

Textual Amendments

F7 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 3 Point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. In addition to the requirements set out in Part 2, breeding programmes approved in accordance with Articles 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12, carried out on purebred breeding animals of a breed of the equine species shall contain: U.K.

(a)

where applicable, the conditions for entering in the main section of the breeding book purebred breeding animals belonging to another breed or to a specific stallion line or mare family within that other breed;

(b)

where that breeding programme prohibits or limits the use of one or more reproduction techniques or the use of purebred breeding animals for one or more reproduction techniques as referred to in Article 21(2), information on that prohibition or limitation;

(c)

rules with regard to the issuing of covering certificates, to the use of other appropriate methods as referred to in paragraph 1, and, where required by the breeding programme, to the identification as ‘foal at foot’.

3. The following specific requirements shall apply to purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in addition to those set out in Parts 1 and 2: U.K.

(a)

Where a breed society declares to the competent authority that the breeding book it has established is the breeding book of the origin of the breed covered by its breeding programme, that breed society shall:

(i)

have in its possession a historical record of the establishment of that breeding book and have made the principles of that breeding programme publicly available;

(ii)

demonstrate that there is, at the time of the application referred to in Article 4(1), no other known breed society or breeding body which is recognised in the [F8 United Kingdom] or in a third country, which has established a breeding book for the same breed and which is carrying out a breeding programme on that breed based on the principles referred to in point (i);

(iii)

cooperate closely with the breed societies referred to in point (b), and in particular inform, in a transparent and timely manner, those breed societies of any changes to the principles referred to in point (i);

(iv)

have, where necessary, established non-discriminatory rules as regards its activities with respect to breeding books established for the same breed by breeding bodies that are not included in the list provided for in Article 34.

(b)

Where a breed society declares to the competent authority that the breeding book it has established is a filial breeding book of the breed covered by its breeding programme, that breed society shall:

(i)

incorporate into its own breeding programme the principles established by the breed society referred to in point (a) that maintains the breeding book of the origin of the same breed;

(ii)

make the information regarding the use of the principles referred to in point (i) and their source publicly available;

(iii)

have mechanisms in place to ensure the necessary adjustments of the rules set out in its breeding programme, referred to in Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12, to the changes made to those principles by the breed society referred to in point (a) of this paragraph that maintains the breeding book of the origin of the breed.

Textual Amendments

F8 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 3 Point 3(a)(ii) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(4)(b) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(14)(b)(i)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

4. The following derogations shall apply to the requirements for the recognition of breed societies of purebred breeding animals of the equine species: U.K.

(a)

F9 ...

(b)

By way of derogation from point 3(a) of this Part, where the principles of the breeding programme are established exclusively by an international organisation operating at a global level and where there is [F10 no breed society or breeding body in the United Kingdom or a third country] that maintains the breeding book of the origin of that breed, [F11 a competent authority in the United Kingdom] may recognise breed societies maintaining a filial breeding book for that breed, provided that they lay down the objectives and criteria referred to in point 1(h) of Part 2 in accordance with the principles established by that international organisation and that those principles are:

(i)

made available by that breed society to the competent authority referred to in Article 4(3) for verification purposes;

(ii)

incorporated in the breeding programme of that breed society.

(c)

By way of derogation from point 3(b) of this Part, a breed society maintaining a filial breeding book may establish additional classes according to merits, provided that the purebred breeding animals of the equine species which are entered in the classes in the main section of the breeding book of the origin of the breed or of other filial breeding books of the breed may be entered in the corresponding classes of the main section of that filial breeding book.

Textual Amendments

F9 Annex 1 Pt. 3 Point 4(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(4)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F10 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 3 Point 4(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(4)(c)(ii)(aa) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(14)(b)(ii)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F11 Words in Annex 1 Pt. 3 Point 4(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 15(4)(c)(ii)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ANNEX II U.K. ENTRY IN BREEDING BOOKS AND REGISTRATION IN BREEDING REGISTERS REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER IV

PART 1 U.K. Entry of purebred breeding animals in breeding books and recording of animals in supplementary sections

CHAPTER I U.K. Entry of purebred breeding animals in the main section

1. The requirements referred to in Article 18(1) are as follows: U.K.

(a)

the animal shall meet the following parentage criteria:

(i)

for the bovine, porcine, ovine and caprine species, the animal shall have descended from parents and grandparents which have been entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed;

(ii)

for the equine species, the animal shall have descended from parents which have been entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed;

(b)

the animal shall have its pedigree established in accordance with the rules set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12;

(c)

the animal shall be identified in accordance with [F12 animal health law in force in the constituent territory of the United Kingdom] on the identification and registration of animals of the species concerned and the rules set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12;

(d)

in the case of trade in or entry into the [F13 United Kingdom] of an animal and where that animal is intended to be entered or registered for entry in the breeding book, that animal shall be accompanied by a zootechnical certificate issued in accordance with Article 30;

(e)

where an animal is produced from a germinal product which is traded or which entered into the [F13 United Kingdom] and where that animal is intended to be entered or registered for entry in a breeding book, that germinal product shall be accompanied by a zootechnical certificate issued in accordance with Article 30.

Textual Amendments

F12 Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Ch. 1 Point 1(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 16(2)(a)(i)(aa) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(15)(a)(i)(aa)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F13 Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Ch. 1 Point 1(d)(e) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 16(2)(a)(i)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. By way of derogation from point 1(a)(ii) of this Chapter, a breed society which carries out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals of the equine species may enter in the main section of its breeding book a purebred breeding animal of the equine species: U.K.

(a)

which, in the case of cross-breeding, is entered in the main section of a breeding book of a different breed, provided that that other breed and the criteria for entry of that purebred breeding animal are set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12; or

(b)

which, in the case of lineage breeding, belongs to a specific stallion line or mare family of a different breed, provided that those lines and families and the criteria for the entry of that purebred breeding animal are set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12.

3. In addition to the rules set out in point 1(c) of this Chapter, a breed society that enters in its breeding book a purebred breeding animal of the equine species which has already been entered in a breeding book established by another breed society carrying out a breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 shall enter that purebred breeding animal under the identification number ascribed to it under [F14 Article 7 of Commission Implementing Regulation 2015/262 laying down rules pursuant to Council Directives 90/427/EEC and 2009/156/EC as regards the methods for the identification of equidae,] which shall ensure the uniqueness and continuity of the identification of that animal and, except where a derogation has been agreed by the two breed societies concerned, under the same name, with an indication, in accordance with international agreements for the breed concerned, of the code of the country of birth. U.K.

Textual Amendments

F14 Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Ch. 1 Point 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 16(2)(a)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(15)(a)(i)(bb)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

CHAPTER II U.K. Recording of animals in supplementary sections

1. The conditions referred to in Article 20(1) are as follows: U.K.

(a)

the animal shall be identified in accordance with [F15 United Kingdom] animal health law on the identification and registration of animals of the species concerned and the rules set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12;

(b)

the animal shall have been judged by the breed society to conform to the characteristics of the breed referred to in point (1)(c) of Part 2 of Annex I;

(c)

the animal shall, where applicable, fulfil at least the minimum performance requirements laid down in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12, for those traits for which purebred breeding animals entered in the main section are tested in accordance with Annex III.

Textual Amendments

F15 Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Ch. 2 Point 1(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 16(2)(b) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(15)(a)(ii)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. The breed society may apply different requirements for the conformity with the breed characteristics referred to in point 1(b) of this Chapter or the performance requirements referred to in point 1(c) of this Chapter depending on whether the animal: U.K.

(a)

belongs to the breed, although it has no known origin; or

(b)

was obtained from a cross-breeding programme mentioned in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12.

CHAPTER III U.K. Upgrading of the progeny of animals recorded in supplementary sections to the main section

1. The conditions referred to in Article 20(2) are as follows: U.K.

(a)

for the bovine, porcine, ovine and caprine species, the female animal shall have descended from:

(i)

a mother and a maternal grandmother which are recorded in a supplementary section of a breeding book of the same breed as provided for in Article 20(1);

(ii)

a father and two grandfathers which are entered in the main section of a breeding book of the same breed.

The first generation offspring descended from the female animal referred to in the introductory phrase of the first subparagraph and a male purebred breeding animal entered in the main section of the breeding book of the same breed shall likewise be regarded as a purebred breeding animal and be entered or registered and eligible for entry in the main section of that breeding book;

(b)

for the equine species, the animal shall meet the conditions for entry in the main section of male and female animals descending from animals recorded in the supplementary section as set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12.

2. By way of derogation from point 1 of this Chapter and point 1(a)(i) of Chapter I, [F16 an appropriate authority] or, if it so decides, its competent authority referred to in Article 4(3), may authorise a breed society which carries out a breeding programme on purebred breeding animals of an endangered breed of the bovine, porcine, ovine or caprine species or of a ‘hardy’ sheep breed to enter in the main section of its breeding book, an animal descending from parents and grandparents entered or recorded in the main or supplementary sections of a breeding book of that breed. U.K.

[F16 An appropriate authority], or, if it so decides, its competent authority authorising a breed society to make use of that derogation, shall ensure that:

(a)

that breed society has justified the need for making use of that derogation, in particular by demonstrating the lack of male purebred breeding animals of that breed available for breeding purposes;

(b)

that breed society has established one or more supplementary sections in its breeding book;

(c)

the rules under which the breed society enters or records animals in the main or supplementary sections of that breeding book are laid down in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12.

[F17 A competent authority] making use of this derogation shall make publicly available the breeds which are granted such a derogation in the list referred to in Article 7.

Textual Amendments

F17 Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Ch. 3 Point 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 16(2)(c)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F16 Words in Annex 2 Pt. 1 Ch. 3 Point 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 16(2)(c)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

PART 2 U.K. Registration of hybrid breeding pigs in breeding registers

The requirements referred to in Article 23 are as follows:

(a)

the hybrid breeding pig shall have descended from parents and grandparents entered in breeding books or registered in breeding registers;

(b)

the hybrid breeding pig shall be identified after birth in accordance with Union animal health law on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species and the rules set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12;

(c)

the hybrid breeding pig shall have a parentage established in accordance with the rules set out in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12;

(d)

the hybrid breeding pig shall be accompanied, where required, by a zootechnical certificate issued in accordance with Article 30.

ANNEX III U.K. PERFORMANCE TESTING AND GENETIC EVALUATION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 25

PART 1 U.K. General requirements

Where breed societies or breeding operations, or third parties designated by those breed societies or breeding operations in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), carry out performance testing or genetic evaluation, they shall establish and use methods for performance testing or genetic evaluation which shall be scientifically acceptable according to established zootechnical principles and shall take into account, where they exist:

(a)

the rules and standards established by the relevant [F18 United Kingdom reference centres provided for in Article 29(1) of this Regulation]; or

(b)

F19 ... the principles agreed by ICAR.

Textual Amendments

F18 Words in Annex 3 Pt. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 17(a) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(16)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F19 Words in Annex 3 Pt. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 17(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

PART 2 U.K. Requirements for performance testing

1. Performance testing shall be carried out on the basis of one or more of the following performance testing schemes set up in accordance with the methods referred to in Part 1: U.K.

(a)

individual performance testing of breeding animals themselves or of breeding animals based on their progeny, siblings (‘sib’) or collaterals at test stations;

(b)

individual performance testing of breeding animals themselves or of breeding animals based on their progeny, siblings (‘sib’), collaterals and other relatives on farms;

(c)

performance testing through survey data collected by farms, points of sale, points of slaughter or other operators;

(d)

performance testing of contemporary groups of breeding animals (contemporary group comparison);

(e)

any other performance testing scheme carried out in accordance with the methods referred to in Part 1.

The performance testing schemes shall be set up in such a way to allow a valid comparison between the breeding animals. The progeny, siblings or collaterals to be tested at test stations or on farm shall be chosen in an unbiased manner and not be treated selectively. In the case of on-farm testing, they shall be distributed amongst farms in such a way as to allow a valid comparison between the tested breeding animals.

Breed societies and breeding operations carrying out those performance testing schemes at test stations shall in accordance with the methods referred to in Part 1 lay down, in a test protocol, the terms of admission of breeding animals, information on the identity and relevant previous test results of the participating animals, the traits to be recorded, the test methods used and any other relevant information.

2. Breed societies and breeding operations shall define in their breeding programmes approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12, the traits to be recorded in relation to the selection objectives set out in those breeding programmes. U.K.

3. Where milk production traits are to be recorded, data shall be recorded on milk production, milk composition traits and other relevant traits set out in the methods referred to in Part 1. Additional data may be recorded on other milk or milk quality traits. U.K.

4. Where meat production traits are to be recorded, data shall be recorded on meat production traits and other relevant traits set out in the methods referred to in Part 1. Additional data may be recorded on other meat or meat quality traits. U.K.

5. Where other traits than those referred to in points 3 and 4 of this Part are to be recorded, those traits shall be recorded in accordance with the methods referred to in Part 1. They may include species and breed specific traits such as body conformation, fertility, ease of parturition, health related traits, viability of progeny, longevity, fibre quality, feed efficiency, docility, sustainability traits and any other relevant traits in relation to the selection objectives of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12. U.K.

6. Data collected on the traits referred to in points 3, 4 and 5 shall only be included in the genetic evaluation where that data is generated on the basis of a recording system specified in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12. U.K.

7. For each of the traits recorded referred to in points 3, 4 and 5 information on the applied performance testing schemes, the applied test protocol, and, where relevant, the applied method for the validation of the test results, shall be specified in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12. U.K.

8. Where genetic evaluation is carried out on the traits referred to in points 3, 4 and 5, the recording of those traits shall ensure that, at the end of the testing, reliable breeding values can be estimated for those traits. U.K.

9. Survey data referred to in point 1(c) of this Part may only be recorded and included in the genetic evaluation where that data has been validated in accordance with the methods referred to in Part 1. U.K.

PART 3 U.K. Requirements for genetic evaluation

1. The genetic evaluation of breeding animals shall include the relevant production and non-production traits referred to in Part 2 in relation to the selection objectives set out in the breeding programmes approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12. U.K.

2. The genetic evaluation shall only include traits referred to in Part 2 in respect of which the recording is carried out as specified in the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12. U.K.

3. Breeding values of breeding animals shall be estimated in accordance with the methods referred to in Part 1 on the basis of: U.K.

(a)

data collected on breeding animals through performance testing, referred to in Part 2;

(b)

genomic information collected on breeding animals;

(c)

data generated by any other method in accordance with the methods referred to in Part 1; or

(d)

a combination of the information and data, referred to in points (a), (b) and (c).

4. The statistical methods applied for the genetic evaluation shall comply with the methods referred to in Part 1. Those statistical methods shall guarantee a genetic evaluation that is not biased by the main environmental effects and data structure, and that takes into account all information available for the breeding animal, its progeny, siblings, collaterals and other relatives depending on the performance testing scheme. U.K.

5. The reliabilities of the estimated breeding values shall be calculated in accordance with methods referred to in Part 1. When publishing the estimated breeding values for breeding animals, the reliabilities of those published breeding values and the date of evaluation shall be indicated. U.K.

6. Male purebred breeding animals of the bovine species of which the semen is intended to be used for artificial insemination shall be subject to genetic evaluation. That genetic evaluation shall be carried out on the main production traits in relation to the breeding programme as set out in the methods referred to in Part 1 and may be carried out on other relevant production and non-production traits set out in the methods referred to in Part 1. Where for those traits a genetic evaluation is carried out on male purebred breeding animals of the bovine species of which the semen is intended to be used for artificial insemination, the breeding values relating to those traits shall be published at the exception of those relating to animals referred to in Article 21(1)(g) (unproven bulls). U.K.

7. For male purebred breeding animals of the bovine species of which the semen is intended to be used for artificial insemination, the minimum reliability of the breeding values shall be at least: U.K.

(a)

in the case of bulls belonging to dairy breeds (including dual-purpose breeds), 0,5 for the main milk production traits or for the main composite indexes combining breeding values estimated for several individual traits;

(b)

in the case of bulls belonging to beef breeds (including dual-purpose breeds), 0,3 for the main meat production traits or for the main composite indexes combining breeding values estimated for several individual traits.

8. The requirements on minimum reliability values referred to in point 7 shall not apply to male purebred breeding animals of the bovine species which are: U.K.

(a)

used for the purpose of testing within the quantity limits necessary for a breed society to carry out such tests as referred to in Article 21(1)(g) (unproven bulls); or

(b)

participating in a breeding programme which requires performance testing and genetic evaluation and which has as its aim the preservation of the breed or the preservation of the genetic diversity within the breed.

9. Genomically evaluated male purebred breeding animals of the bovine species shall be considered suitable for artificial insemination if their genomic evaluation is: U.K.

(a)

validated in accordance with the methods referred to in Part 1 for each genomically evaluated trait;

(b)

revalidated for each of those traits at regular intervals and at any time when there are major changes either in the genomic evaluation or in the genetic evaluation or in the reference population.

10. The breed society or the breeding operation, or, at the request of that breed society or breeding operation, the third party designated by that breed society or breeding operation in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), shall make publicly available the information on the genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of breeding animals which are related to the breeding programme. U.K.

ANNEX IV U.K. [F20 UNITED KINGDOM] REFERENCE CENTRES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 29

Textual Amendments

F20 Words in Annex 4 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

1. Requirements referred to in Article 29(4)(a) U.K.

[F21 United Kingdom] reference centres designated in accordance with Article 29 shall:

Textual Amendments

F21 Words in Annex 4 Point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

(a)

have suitably qualified staff:

(i)

who have adequate training:

• where those centres are designated in accordance with Article 29(1), in performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals,

• where those centres are designated in accordance with Article 29(2), in the preservation of endangered breeds;

(ii)

who have been instructed to respect the confidential nature of certain subjects, results or communications; and

(iii)

who have sufficient knowledge of research activities at national, F22 ... and international level;

(b)

possess or have access to the infrastructure, equipment and products necessary to carry out the tasks:

(i)

where those centres are designated in accordance with Article 29(1), referred to in point (2); and

(ii)

where those centres are designated in accordance with Article 29(2), referred to in point (3).

Textual Amendments

F22 Word in Annex 4 Point 1(a)(iii) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. Tasks referred to in Article 29(4)(b)(i) for [F23 United Kingdom] reference centres designated in accordance with Article 29(1) U.K.

[F23 United Kingdom] reference centres designated in accordance with Article 29(1) shall:

(a)

work with breed societies and third parties designated by breed societies in accordance with Article 27(1)(b) to facilitate the uniform application of methods for performance testing and genetic evaluation for purebred breeding animals, referred to in Article 25;

(b)

inform breed societies, third parties designated by those breed societies in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), or competent authorities on methods of performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals;

(c)

review regularly the results of performance testing and genetic evaluations carried out by breed societies or third parties designated by those breed societies in accordance with Article 27(1)(b) and the data on which they are based;

(d)

compare methods of performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals;

(e)

F24 ...

(f)

provide data on the genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals and training to support breed societies or third parties designated by those breed societies in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), which are participating in international comparisons of the results of genetic evaluations;

(g)

facilitate the resolution of emerging problems in [F25 the United Kingdom] linked to the genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals;

(h)

cooperate, within the scope of their tasks, with internationally recognised organisations;

(i)

F26 ...

Textual Amendments

F24 Annex 4 Point 2(e) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F25 Words in Annex 4 Point 2(g) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(4)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F26 Annex 4 Point 2(i) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(4)(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F23 Words in Annex 4 Point 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

3. Tasks referred to in Article 29(4)(b)(ii) for [F27 United Kingdom] reference centres designated in accordance with Article 29(2). U.K.

[F27 United Kingdom] reference centres designated in accordance with Article 29(2) shall:

(a)

work with breed societies, third parties designated by breed societies in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), competent authorities and other authorities of the [F28 United Kingdom] to facilitate the preservation of endangered breeds or the preservation of the genetic diversity existing within those breeds;

(b)

inform breed societies, third parties designated by those breed societies in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), competent authorities or other authorities on methods used for the preservation of endangered breeds and the preservation of genetic diversity within those breeds;

(c)

F29 ...

Textual Amendments

F28 Words in Annex 4 Point 3(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(5)(b) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(17)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F29 Annex 4 Point 3(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(5)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

F27 Words in Annex 4 Point 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F30 4. Tasks referred to in Article 29(4) for United Kingdom reference centres designated in accordance with Article 29(1) or (2) U.K.

Reference centres designated in accordance with Article 29(1) or (2) may provide assistance in the development or harmonisation of methods of performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals used in the United Kingdom, in particular by—

(a)

developing control protocols for performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals carried out in the United Kingdom to improve the comparability of the results and the effectiveness of breeding programmes;

(b)

carrying out an international assessment of livestock on the basis of the combined results of performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals carried out in the United Kingdom and third countries;

(c)

disseminating the results of those international assessments;

(d)

publishing the conversion formulae and the related information according to which the conversion formulae were established;

(e)

developing or harmonising methods used for the in situ and ex situ conservation of endangered breeds or the preservation of the genetic diversity within those breeds, or providing assistance in such development or harmonisation;

(f)

developing methods used for the characterisation of the status of endangered breeds with regard to their genetic diversity or their danger of being lost to farming, or providing assistance in such development;

(g)

providing training to support breed societies or third parties designated by those breed societies in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), competent authorities and other authorities in the preservation of endangered breeds and the preservation of genetic diversity within those breeds;

(h)

cooperating, within the scope of their tasks, with European and internationally recognised organisations;

(i)

providing, within the scope of their tasks, technical assistance to an appropriate authority or competent authority;

(j)

recommending calculation methods to be used for the performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals.]

Textual Amendments

F30 Annex 4 Point 4 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 18(6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(17)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ANNEX V U.K. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN THE ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES REFERRED TO IN CHAPTER VII

PART 1 U.K. General requirements

The title of the zootechnical certificate shall:

(a)

indicate if the animal is a purebred breeding animal or a hybrid breeding pig or if the germinal products originate from purebred breeding animals or hybrid breeding pigs;

(b)

include a reference to the taxonomic species;

(c)

indicate if the consignment is intended for trade or for entry into the [F31 United Kingdom];

(d)

include a reference to this Regulation.

Textual Amendments

F31 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

PART 2 U.K. Zootechnical certificates for purebred breeding animals and their germinal products

CHAPTER I U.K. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for purebred breeding animals

1. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for purebred breeding animals shall contain the following information: U.K.

(a)

the name of the issuing breed society, or, in the case of entry into the [F32 United Kingdom] of the purebred breeding animal, the name of the issuing breeding body, and, where available, a reference to the website of that breed society or breeding body;

(b)

the name of the breeding book;

(c)

where applicable, the class within the main section where the purebred breeding animal is entered;

(d)

the name of the breed of the purebred breeding animal;

(e)

the sex of the purebred breeding animal;

(f)

the entry number in the breeding book (‘Breeding-book No’) of the purebred breeding animal;

(g)

the system of identification and the individual identification number given to the purebred breeding animal in accordance with:

(i)

[F33 United Kingdom] animal health law on the identification and registration of animals of the species concerned;

(ii)

in the absence of [F33 United Kingdom] animal health law on the identification and registration of animals requiring an individual identification number, the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12; or

(iii)

in the case of entry into the [F32 United Kingdom] of the purebred breeding animal the legislation of the third country;

(h)

where required in accordance with Article 22(1) and (2), the method used for identity verification of purebred breeding animals used for the collection of semen, oocytes and embryos and the results of the verification of that identity;

(i)

the date and country of birth of the purebred breeding animal;

(j)

the name, address and, where available, the e-mail address of the breeder (place of birth of the purebred breeding animal);

(k)

the name and address and, where available, the e-mail address of the owner;

(l)

the pedigree:

Sire Breeding-book No. and section	Paternal Grandsire Breeding-book No. and section
	Paternal Granddam Breeding-book No. and section
Dam Breeding-book No. and section	Maternal Grandsire Breeding-book No. and section
	Maternal Granddam Breeding-book No. and section

(m)

where available results of performance testing and up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation including the date of that evaluation and genetic defects and genetic peculiarities in relation to the breeding programme affecting the purebred breeding animal itself;

(n)

in the case of pregnant females, the date of insemination or mating and the identification of the fertilising male, which may be indicated in a separate document;

(o)

the date and place of issue of the zootechnical certificate and the name, capacity and signature of the individual authorised to sign that certificate by the issuing breed society, or, in the case of entry into the [F32 United Kingdom] of a purebred breeding animal, by the issuing breeding body; that individual shall be a representative from that breed society or breeding body, or a representative from a competent authority, referred to in Article 30(2)(b).

Textual Amendments

F32 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 2 Ch. 1 Point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(3)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F33 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 2 Ch. 1 Point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(3)(a)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(18)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. Where zootechnical certificates are issued for a group of purebred breeding animals of the porcine species, the information referred to in point 1 of this Chapter may be contained in a single zootechnical certificate, provided that those purebred breeding animals have the same age and the same genetic dam and sire. U.K.

CHAPTER II U.K. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for semen of purebred breeding animals

Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for semen of purebred breeding animals shall contain the following information:

(a)

all the information referred to in Chapter I of this Part concerning the purebred breeding animal that provided the semen;

(b)

information allowing the identification of the semen, the number of doses to be dispatched, the place and the date of its collection, the name, the address and the approval number of the semen collection or storage centre and the name and the address of the consignee;

(c)

for semen intended for testing of purebred breeding animals which have not undergone performance testing or genetic evaluation, the number of doses of that semen which shall be in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 21(1)(g), the name and address of the breed society, or the third party designated by that breed society in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), responsible for carrying out that testing in accordance with Article 25;

(d)

the date and place of issue of the zootechnical certificate and the name, capacity and signature of the individual authorised to sign that certificate by the issuing breed society, or in the case of entry into the [F34 United Kingdom] of semen, by the issuing breeding body; that individual shall be a representative from that breed society or breeding body or an operator referred to in Article 31(1) or Article 33(1), or a representative from a competent authority, referred to in Article 30(2)(b).

Textual Amendments

F34 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

CHAPTER III U.K. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for oocytes of purebred breeding animals

Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for oocytes of purebred breeding animals shall contain the following information:

(a)

all the information referred to in Chapter I of this Part concerning the donor female that provided the oocytes;

(b)

information allowing the identification of the oocytes, the number of straws, the place and the date of their collection, the name, the address and the approval number of the embryo collection or production team and the name and the address of the consignee;

(c)

where there is more than one oocyte in a straw, a clear indication of the number of oocytes collected from the same purebred breeding animal;

(d)

the date and place of issue of the zootechnical certificate and the name, capacity and signature of the individual authorised to sign that certificate by the issuing breed society, or in the case of entry into the [F35 United Kingdom] of oocytes, by the issuing breeding body; that individual shall be a representative from that breed society or breeding body or an operator referred to in Article 31(1) or Article 33(1), or a representative from a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b).

Textual Amendments

F35 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 2 Ch. 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

CHAPTER IV U.K. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for embryos of purebred breeding animals

Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for embryos of purebred breeding animals shall contain the following information:

(a)

all the information referred to in Chapter I of this Part concerning the donor female and the fertilising male;

(b)

information allowing the identification of the embryos, the number of straws, the place and the date of their collection or production, the name, the address and the approval number of the embryo collection or production team and the name and the address of the consignee;

(c)

where there is more than one embryo in a straw, a clear indication of the number of embryos having the same parentage;

(d)

the date and place of issue of the zootechnical certificate and the name, capacity and signature of the individual authorised to sign that certificate by the issuing breed society, or in the case of entry into the [F36 United Kingdom] of embryos, by the issuing breeding body; that individual shall be a representative from that breed society or breeding body or an operator referred to in Article 31(1) or Article 33(1), or a representative from a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b).

Textual Amendments

F36 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 2 Ch. 4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(3)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

PART 3 U.K. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for hybrid breeding pigs and their germinal products

CHAPTER I U.K. Zootechnical certificates for hybrid breeding pigs

1. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for hybrid breeding pigs shall contain the following information: U.K.

(a)

the name of the issuing breeding operation or, in the case of entry into the [F37 United Kingdom] of the hybrid breeding pig, the name of the breeding body and, where available, a reference to the website of that breeding operation or breeding body;

(b)

the name of the breeding register;

(c)

the name of the breed, line or cross of the hybrid breeding pig and the parents and grandparents of that pig;

(d)

the sex of the hybrid breeding pig;

(e)

the entry number in the breeding register (‘Breeding-register No’) of the hybrid breeding pig;

(f)

the system of identification and the individual identification number given to the hybrid breeding pig in accordance with:

(i)

[F38 United Kingdom] animal health law on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species;

(ii)

in the absence of [F38 United Kingdom] animal health law on the identification and registration of animals requiring an individual identification number, the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12; or

(iii)

in the case of entry into the [F37 United Kingdom] of the hybrid breeding pig, in accordance with the legislation of the third country;

(g)

where required in accordance with Article 22(2), the method used for identity verification of the hybrid breeding pig and the results of the verification of that identity;

(h)

the date and country of birth of the hybrid breeding pig;

(i)

the name and address and, where available, the e-mail address of the breeder (place of birth of the hybrid breeding pig);

(j)

the name and address and, where available, the e-mail address of the owner;

(k)

the pedigree:

Sire Breeding-register No. Breed, line or cross	Paternal Grandsire Breeding-register No. Breed, line or cross
	Paternal Granddam Breeding-register No. Breed, line or cross
Dam Breeding-register No. Breed, line or cross	Maternal Grandsire Breeding-register No. Breed, line or cross
	Maternal Granddam Breeding-register No. Breed, line or cross

(l)

where required to do so by the breeding programme, results of performance testing or up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation or both, including the date of that evaluation and genetic defects and genetic peculiarities in relation to the breeding programme affecting the hybrid breeding pig itself or, to the extent known, its progeny;

(m)

in the case of pregnant females, the information on the date of insemination or mating, as well as the identification of the fertilising male, which may be indicated in a separate document;

(n)

the date and place of issue of the zootechnical certificate and the name, capacity and signature of the individual authorised to sign that certificate by the issuing breeding operation, or in the case of entry into the [F37 United Kingdom] of a hybrid breeding pig, by the issuing breeding body; that individual shall be a representative from that breeding operation or breeding body, or a representative from a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b).

Textual Amendments

F37 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 3 Ch. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(4)(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F38 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 3 Ch. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(4)(a)(ii) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1388, regs. 1(2)(a), 28(18)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

2. Where zootechnical certificates are issued for a group of hybrid breeding pigs, the information referred to in point 1 of this Chapter may be contained in a single zootechnical certificate provided that those hybrid breeding pigs have the same age and the same genetic dam and sire. U.K.

CHAPTER II U.K. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for semen of hybrid breeding pigs

Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for semen of hybrid breeding pigs shall contain the following information:

(a)

all the information referred to in Chapter I of this Part concerning the hybrid breeding pig that provided the semen;

(b)

information allowing the identification of the semen, the number of doses, the date of its collection, the name, the address and the approval number of the semen collection or storage centre and the name and the address of the consignee;

(c)

for semen intended for performance testing or genetic evaluation of hybrid breeding pigs, which have not undergone such testing or evaluation, the number of doses of that semen, which shall be in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 24(1)(d), the name and address of the breeding operation, or the third party designated by that breeding operation in accordance with Article 27(1)(b), responsible for carrying out that testing in accordance with Article 25;

(d)

the date and place of issue of the zootechnical certificate and the name, capacity and signature of the individual authorised to sign that certificate by the issuing breeding operation or, in the case of entry into the [F39 United Kingdom] of semen, by the issuing breeding body; that individual shall be a representative from that breeding operation or breeding body or an operator referred to in Article 31(1) or Article 33(1), or a representative from a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b).

Textual Amendments

F39 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 3 Ch. 2 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

CHAPTER III U.K. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for oocytes of hybrid breeding pigs

Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for oocytes of hybrid breeding pigs shall contain the following information:

(a)

all the information referred to in Chapter I of this Part concerning the donor female that provided the oocytes;

(b)

information allowing the identification of the oocytes, the number of straws, the date of their collection, the name, the address and the approval number of the embryo collection or production team and the name and the address of the consignee;

(c)

where there is more than one oocyte in a straw, a clear indication of the number of oocytes collected from the same hybrid breeding pig;

(d)

the date and place of issue of the zootechnical certificate and the name, capacity and signature of the individual authorised to sign that certificate by the issuing breeding operation or, in the case of entry into the [F40 United Kingdom] of the oocytes, by the issuing breeding body; that individual shall be a representative from that breeding operation or breeding body or an operator referred to in Article 31(1) or Article 33(1), or a representative from a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b).

Textual Amendments

F40 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 3 Ch. 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

CHAPTER IV U.K. Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for embryos of hybrid breeding pigs

Zootechnical certificates, referred to in Article 30, for embryos of hybrid breeding pigs shall contain the following information:

(a)

all the information referred to in Chapter I of this Part concerning the donor female and the fertilising male;

(b)

information allowing the identification of the embryos, the number of straws, the place and the date of their collection or production, the name, the address and the approval number of the embryo collection or production team and the name and the address of the consignee;

(c)

where there is more than one embryo in a straw, a clear indication of the number of embryos that have the same parentage;

(d)

the date and place of issue of the zootechnical certificate and the name, capacity and signature of the individual authorised to sign that certificate by the issuing breeding operation or, in the case of entry into the [F41 United Kingdom] of embryos, authorised by the issuing breeding body; that individual shall be a representative from that breeding operation or breeding body or an operator referred to in Article 31(1) or Article 33(1), or a representative from a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b).

Textual Amendments

F41 Words in Annex 5 Pt. 3 Ch. 4 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 19(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F42 ANNEX VI U.K. TERRITORIES REFERRED TO IN POINT 21 OF ARTICLE 2

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F42 Annex 6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 20; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ANNEX VII U.K. CORRELATION TABLE

Council Directive 2009/157/EC	This Regulation
Article 1	Article 2, points 9 and 12
Article 2(a),(b), (e)	Article 3(1)
Article 2(c)	Article 8(3)
Article 2(d)	Article 4(3)
Article 3	Article 18(1)
Article 4(1)	Article 7(1)
Article 4(2)	Article 7(5)
Article 5	Article 30(1), Article 30(4), first subparagraph, Article 30(6) and point 1(d) of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II
Article 6(a)	Article 26(1) and Annex III
Article 6(b)	Part 1 of Annex I
Article 6(c)	Part 2 of Annex I
Article 6(d)	Part 1 of Annex II
Article 6(e)	Article 30(9) and (10) and Annex V
Article 7(1)	Article 62(1)
Article 7(2)	Article 62(2)
Article 8	—
Article 9	—
Article 10	—
Article 11	—

Council Directive 87/328/EEC	This Regulation
Article 1	Article 21(1)
Article 2(1)	Article 21(4)
Article 2(2)	Articles 12 and 13
Article 2(3)	—
Article 3	Article 22(1) and (3)
Article 4	Article 21(5)
Article 5	Article 29(1)
Article 6	—
Article 7	—

Council Decision 96/463/EC	This Regulation
Article 1(1)	Article 29(1)
Article 1(2)	Article 29(4)(a) and (b)(i)
Article 2	—
Annex II	Points 1 and 2 of Annex IV

Council Directive 88/661/EEC	This Regulation
Article 1	Article 2, points 9, 10, 12 and 17
Article 2(1)	Article 3(1), Article 4(3) and Article 8(3)
Article 2(2)	—
Article 3	Article 21(2)
Article 4(1)	Article 18(1)
Article 4(2)	Article 64(7)
Article 4a, first paragraph	Article 7(1)
Article 4a, second paragraph	Article 7(5)
Article 5	Article 30(1), Article 30(4), first subparagraph, Article 30(6) and point 1(d) of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II
Article 6(1)	Article 30(9) and (10), Parts 1 and 2 of Annex I, Part 1 of Annex II, Annex III and Annex V
Article 6(2)	—
Article 7(1)	Article 3(1), Article 4(3) and Article 8(3)
Article 7(2)	Article 1(3)
Article 7a	Article 7(1) and (5)
Article 8	Article 25(2)
Article 9	Article 30(1), Article 30(4), first subparagraph, Article 30(6) and point 1(d) of Part 2 of Annex II
Article 10(1)	Article 30(9) and (10), Parts 1 and 2 of Annex I, Part 2 of Annex II, Annex III and Annex V
Article 10(2)	—
Article 11(1)	Article 62(1)
Article 11(2)	Article 62(2)
Article 11(3)	Article 62(2)
Article 12	Article 1(3)
Article 13	—
Article 14	—

Council Directive 90/118/EEC	This Regulation
Article 1	Article 21(1)
Article 2(1)	Article 21(4)
Article 2(2)	Articles 12 and 13 and Article 28(2)
Article 2(3)	Article 14 and Article 28(2)-
Article 3	Article 21(5)
Article 4	Article 62(1)
Article 5	—
Article 6	—

Council Directive 90/119/EEC	This Regulation
Article 1	Article 24(1) and Article 25
Article 2	Article 24(3)
Article 3	—
Article 4	—

Council Directive 89/361/EEC	This Regulation
Article 1(1)	Article 1(1)
Article 1(2)	Article 1(3)
Article 2	Article 2, points 9 and 12
Article 3(1)	Article 3(1), Article 4(3) and Article 8(3)
Article 3(2)	Article 1(3)
Article 4	Parts 1 and 2 of Annex I, Part 1 of Annex II, Annex III
Article 5	Article 7(1) and (5)
Article 6	Article 30(1), Article 30(4), first subparagraph, Article 30(6) and point 1(d) of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II
Article 7	Article 1(3)
Article 8	Article 62(1)
Article 9	—
Article 10	—

Council Directive 90/427/EEC	This Regulation
Article 1	Article 1(1)
Article 2	Article 2, points 9 and 12
Article 3, first paragraph	Article 3(1)
Article 3, second paragraph	Article 1(3)
Article 4(1)(a)	Parts 1 and 3 of Annex I
Article 4(1)(b)	Point 1(c) of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II
Article 4(2)	Article 4(3), Article 19(4), Article 33, Article 34(1)(c), Article 30(9) and (10), Article 32, Annex I, Part 1 of Annex II and Annex V
Article 5	Article 7(1) and (5)
Article 6	Point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II
Article 7	Part 1 of Annex II and Part 1 of Annex III
Article 8(1)	Point 1(c) of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II
Article 8(2)	Article 30(1), Article 30(4), first subparagraph, Article 30(6), Article 32 and point 1(d) of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II
Article 9	Article 1(3)
Article 10	Article 62(1)
Article 11	—
Article 12	—
Annex	—

Council Directive 91/174/EEC	This Regulation
Article 1	Article 2
Article 2	Article 3, Article 35(1) and Article 45(1)
Article 3	—
Article 4	—
Article 5	—
Article 6	—
Article 7	—
Article 8	—

Council Directive 94/28/EC	This Regulation
Article 1(1)	Article 1(1)
Article 1(2)	—
Article 1(3)	—
Article 1(4)	Article 3(1) and Article 36(2)
Article 2	Article 2
Article 3	Articles 34
Article 4	Article 36(1)(a), (c) and (d) and Article 37(1)(a)
Article 5	Article 36(1)(b) and (d)
Article 6	Article 36(1)(b) and (d)
Article 7	Article 36(1)(b) and (d)
Article 8	Article 39(2)
Article 9(1) and (2)	Article 37(1)(b) and (2)
Article 9(3)	—
Article 10	Articles 57 and 60
Article 11	—
Article 12	Article 62(1)
Article 13	—
Article 14	—
Article 15	—