By way of derogation from Article 14(2), where consignments of equine animals have been transhipped to another means of transport during the transport of the animals to the Union in a third country or territory or zone thereof which is not a listed third country or territory or zone thereof for entry of the particular category of equine animals, those consignments shall only be permitted to enter the Union if they comply with the following requirements:

1. (a)

   the animals of the consignment were transported to the Union by sea or by air;

2. (b)

   the animals of the consignment were transhipped directly from the original means of transport of dispatch into the other means of transport for onward travel;

3. (c)

   during the transhipment operation:

   1. (i)

      effective protection against vectors of relevant animal diseases was provided and the equine animals did not come into contact with equine animals of a lower health status;

   2. (ii)

      the animals of the consignment were transferred directly and as quickly as possible to the vessel or aircraft to be used for onward travel, which must have complied with the requirements laid down in Article 17, without leaving the boundaries of the port or airport under the direct supervision of an official veterinarian;

4. (d)

   an official veterinarian must have certified that the consignment complied with the requirements laid down in point (a), (b) and (c).