The Trade in Animals and Related Products (Wales) Regulations 2011

Re-importation of [F1animals and] productsE+W

27.—[F2(1) An official veterinary surgeon at a border control post must authorise the re-importation of consignments of the categories of animals and products referred to in points (a) and (b) of Article 47(1) of the EU Regulation originating from, and returning to, [F3Great Britain] following a refusal of entry by a third country, provided that—

(a)animals and germinal products that have been authorised in advance by the competent authority comply with the relevant animal health and animal welfare requirements;

(b)products of animal origin and composite products comply with animal and public health requirements relating to consignments of products for human consumption originating in and returning to [F3Great Britain] following a refusal of entry by a third country; and

(c)animal by-products comply with the animal health requirements laid down in Annex XIV to Commission Regulation (EU) 142/2011 on the requirements for the entry of consignments of animal by-products and derived products originating from, and returning to, [F3Great Britain] following refusal of entry by a third country. ]

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(2) The official veterinary surgeon must carry out a documentary and identity check and if necessary a physical check.

(3) The importer must either—

(a)transport the consignment directly to the establishment of origin F5..., in leak-proof means of transport, identified and sealed by the official veterinary surgeon at the border [F6control] post so that the seals will be broken whenever the container is opened, or

(b)destroy the consignment as animal by-products.

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