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The Import of, and Trade in, Animals and Animal Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

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Publication 2020-12-07

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(a) omit the fourth subparagraph (Council Directive 90/426/EEC);

(b) omit the sixth subparagraph (Council Directive 90/539/EEC);

(d) at the end insert—

Council Directive 2009/156/EC of 30 November 2009 on animal health conditions governing the movement and importation from third countries of equidae Council Directive 2009/158/EC of 30 November 2009 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, etc.

(5) Omit Annex 2.

(6) In Annex 3—

(a) in paragraph 1, for “Member State” substitute “ relevant part of Great Britain ”;

(b) omit paragraph 2;

(c) in paragraph 4, for “Member States shall make available to the other Member States and” substitute “ the appropriate authority makes available to another appropriate authority, a third country or ”.

Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements

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(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 laying down lists of third countries, territories or parts thereof authorised for the introduction into the European Union of certain animals and fresh meat and the veterinary certification requirements is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) omit point (b);

(b) in paragraph 2, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(c) in paragraph 4, for “Union acts or in agreements concluded by the Union” substitute “ retained EU law or in agreements concluded by the United Kingdom ”.

(3) In Article 2—

(a) in point (c), for “90/426/EEC” substitute “ 2009/156/EC ”;

(b) after point (d) insert—

(e) ‘appropriate authority’ means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the ‘appropriate authority’ is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: (i) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; (ii) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; (f) ‘approved body, institute or centre’ means any permanent, geographically limited establishment, where one or more species of animal are habitually kept or bred, whether or not for commercial ends, for one or more of the following purposes: (i) display of the animals and education of the public; (ii) conservation of the species; (iii) basic or applied scientific research or breeding of animals for the purposes of such research, and where the establishment concerned is approved by, or registered with, the competent authority (in relation to a third country) or the appropriate authority (in relation to Great Britain); (g) ‘competent authority’ means the central authority of the country of destination or transit competent to carry out veterinary checks, or any authority to which that central authority has delegated that competence; (h) ‘third country’ means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(4) In the heading of Chapter 2, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(5) In Article 3—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the words before point (a)—

(i) after “introduced” insert “ from third countries ”;

(ii) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(i) for “set out in Part 2 of Annex I” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(ii) for “that Annex” substitute “ Annex I ”;

(d) in point (c)(ii), for “Member State of destination may impose in accordance with Union veterinary legislation and which are included” substitute “ appropriate authority may include ”.

(6) In Article 3a—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “the competent authority of a Member State” substitute “ the appropriate authority ”;

(ii) in point (a)—

(aa) for “competent authority of the Member State of destination” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(bb) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) in point (b)(ii), for “Decision 2004/211/EC” substitute “ Regulation (EU) 2018/659 ”;

(iv) in point (e), for “the Member State of destination” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(v) in point (f), for “drawn up” to the end substitute “ in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(vi) in point (g), omit “model of”;

(vii) omit the final subparagraph after point (g);

(b) in paragraph 2—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “competent authority of the Member State of destination” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(ii) in point (a)—

(aa) for “Member State of destination” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(bb) omit “into its territory” and “for the Union”;

(iii) in point (b), in the words before point (i), for “model of” substitute “ appropriate ”;

(iv) for the final two subparagraphs (after point (b)(ii)) substitute—

Where ungulates are introduced into Great Britain pursuant to the first subparagraph, they shall be quarantined in an approved body, institute or centre of destination for at least six months from the time of introduction into Great Britain, during which period the requirements provided for in Article 67 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 may be applied, and protective measures may be put in place, by the appropriate authority.

(3) The appropriate authority authorising the introduction of ungulates into its territory pursuant to paragraph 1 or 2 shall inform the other appropriate authorities of such authorisation prior to the introduction of the ungulates concerned into Great Britain.

(7) For Article 3b, substitute—

The transit of the ungulates referred to in Article 3a through one country of Great Britain to another country of Great Britain shall be permitted only subject to the authorisation of the appropriate authority of the country of transit. Such authorisation may be granted only on the basis of a risk assessment by that appropriate authority.

(8) In Article 3c—

(a) for paragraph 1, substitute—

(1) Following an assessment of compliance with the conditions laid down in paragraph 2, the appropriate authority may establish a list of approved bodies, institutes and centres from which the introduction of ungulates into its territory may be authorised pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 3a.

(b) for paragraph 3, substitute—

(3) The appropriate authority may include in the list referred to in paragraph 1 approved bodies, institutes or centres in any country outside Great Britain which are already included in such a list established by another appropriate authority without having assessed compliance with the conditions laid down in paragraph 2.

(d) for paragraph 5, substitute—

(5) The appropriate authority must make available to the public, by means of internet-based information pages, the lists referred to in paragraph 1, and must keep those internet-based information pages up to date.

(e) omit paragraph 6.

(9) In Article 4—

(a) for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 2 omit “or Article 6”.

(10) In Article 5, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(11) Omit Article 6.

(12) In Article 7—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) paragraph 1, in the words before point (a), for “bees of the species” to “Union” substitute “ queen bees (Apis melliferaand Bombus spp.) and bumble bees (Bombus spp.) shall only be introduced into Great Britain ”;

(i) in the first subparagraph, in the words before point (a), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) in the second subparagraph, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(d) in paragraph 3, for “listed in table 1 of Part 2 of Annex IV” substitute “ referred to in paragraph 1 ”;

(e) in paragraph 4—

(i) for “listed in table 1 of Part 2 of Annex IV” substitute “ referred to in paragraph 1 ”;

(ii) in point (a), for “drawn up in accordance with the relevant model veterinary certificate set out in Part 2 of Annex IV” substitute “ in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(13) In Article 8—

(a) for “the Union”, in each place it occurs (including in the heading), substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the words before point (a), for “border inspection post” substitute “ border control post ”.

(14) In Article 9—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the first subparagraph—

(i) for “into the Union”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ from third countries into Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “border inspection post” substitute “ border control post ”;

(iii) omit “of introduction into the Union”;

(c) in the final subparagraph, for “Part 3 of Annex I” substitute “ the form required for the declaration, as published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”.

(15) In Article 10—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the third subparagraph, for “Part 4 of Annex I” substitute “ the form required for the declaration, as published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”.

(16) In Article 11, for “the Union”, in each place it occurs (including in the heading), substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(17) Omit Articles 12 and 12a.

(18) In Article 13, in the heading and in paragraph 3, for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(19) In Article 13a—

(a) in paragraph 1, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 2, omit “of the Member State of destination”;

(i) in point (a), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for point (b) substitute—

(b) the movement is carried out in accordance with the requirements of the competent authority concerned, in order to ensure no risk of possible spread of disease.

(20) In the heading to Chapter 3, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(21) In Article 14—

(a) in the words before point (a), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in point (a), for “model veterinary certificate” substitute “ veterinary certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”;

(i) for “border inspection post” substitute “ border control post ”;

(ii) for “the Union” to “Annex II” substitute “ Great Britain accompanied by the appropriate veterinary certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(d) in point (c)(ii), for “Member State of destination may impose in accordance with Union veterinary legislation and which are included” substitute “ appropriate authority may include ”.

(22) In Article 15, for “Article 8(2) of Council Directive 97/78/EC” substitute “ Article 3 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2126 ”.

(23) In Article 16—

(a) in the words before point (a)—

(i) for “the Union” in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “Article 12(4) and Article 13 of Directive 97/78/EC” substitute “ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2124 ”;

(b) in point (a), for “a model veterinary certificate corresponding to the consignment concerned listed in column 4 of the table in Part 1 of Annex II” substitute “ an appropriate veterinary certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(d) in point (c), for “set out in Annex III” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(e) for point (d) substitute—

(d) they are certified as acceptable for transit, including storage as appropriate, on the common health entry document referred to in Article 2(3) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130, signed by the official veterinarian of the border control post of introduction into Great Britain.

(24) Omit Articles 17 and 17a.

(25) In Article 18—

(a) in the first sentence, for “set out in Annex V” substitute “ , as published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(b) in the second sentence, omit “or of other agreed systems, harmonised at Union level”.

(26) Omit Article 19.

(27) In Article 21, omit “and directly applicable in all Member States”.

(28) In Annex 1—

(a) in Part 1—

(i) in the table, below the row for Chile insert—

¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.
EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway ¹		Whole country of each state	BOV-X, BOV-Y, OVI-X, OVI-Y, POR-X, POR-Y, RUM, SUI

(ii) in the footnotes to the table—

(aa) in the first footnote, for “Union” substitute “ United Kingdom ”;

(bb) in the third footnote (Switzerland), for the text substitute “ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time. ”;

(iii) in the section headed “Specific Conditions”—

(aa) omit points 1 and 10;

(bb) in the remaining points, for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(cc) in point XI, for “Regulation (EC) No 2075/2005” substitute “ Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1375 ”;

(b) omit Parts 2, 3 and 4;

(i) in points 7, 8 and 9, for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) in point 10, for “Commission and the competent central authorities of the Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(d) in Part 6, in each place it occurs before the heading “Bluetongue (BTG)”, for “according to” substitute “ in a manner equivalent to the standards in ”;

(e) omit Part 7.

(29) In Annex 2—

(a) in Part 1—

(i) in the table, below the row for Algeria insert—

¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.
EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway ¹		Whole country of each state	BOV, OVI, POR, EQU, RUF, RUW, SUF, SUW

(ii) in the footnotes to the table—

(aa) in the first footnote, for “Union agreements with third countries” substitute “ agreements between the United Kingdom and third countries ”;

(bb) for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) in the footnote marked “*” (Switzerland), for the text substitute “ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time. ”;

(b) omit Part 2.

(30) Omit Annex 3.

(31) In Annex 4, omit Part 2.

(32) Omit Annex 5.

(33) In Annex 6—

(a) in Part 1, in tables 1, 2 and 3, in the wording immediately below the respective table numbers, for “Model of veterinary certificate”, in each place, substitute “ Model veterinary certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”;

(b) omit Part 2;

(i) in point (e), for “set out in Part 2 of Annex VI to this Regulation” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(ii) in point (h)—

(aa) in subparagraph (ii), for “set out in Part 2 of Annex VI to this Regulation” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”;

(bb) in subparagraph (iv), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(d) in Part 4—

(i) in paragraph 4—

(aa) in point (iv), in the words before the first indent, omit “that”;

(bb) in the first indent of point (iv), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(cc) in the second indent of point (iv), before “the results” insert “ that ”; and for “set out in Part 2 of Annex VI to this Regulation” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(ii) in paragraph 6—

(aa) for “laid down in Part 2 of Annex VI to this Regulation” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(bb) for “the the body” substitute “ the body ”;

(iii) in paragraph 9, for “Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority ”.

Commission Decision 2010/472/EU on imports of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species

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(1) Commission Decision 2010/472/EU on imports of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species, is amended as follows.

(2) For Article 1 substitute—

(1) This Decision sets out a list of third countries or parts thereof from which the importation of consignments of semen, ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species into Great Britain is authorised. It lays down certification requirements for the importation of those commodities into Great Britain. (2) In this Decision: - — “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: 1. in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; 2. in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; - — “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(3) For Article 2 substitute—

The appropriate authority must authorise imports of consignments of semen of animals of the ovine and caprine species provided that they comply with the following conditions: (a) they come from a third country or part thereof listed in Annex I; (b) they come from an approved semen collection or storage centre which meets conditions and standards that are at least equivalent to those described in Article 11(2) and (3) of Directive 92/65/EEC; (c) they are accompanied by the relevant health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time— (i) for consignments of semen dispatched from an approved semen collection centre of origin of the semen; or (ii) for consignments of semen dispatched from an approved semen storage centre; and (d) they comply with the requirements set out in the relevant health certificate.

(4) For Article 3 substitute—

The appropriate authority must authorise imports of consignments of ova and embryos of animals of the ovine and caprine species provided that they comply with the following conditions: (a) they come from a third country or part thereof listed in Annex III; (b) they come from an approved embryo collection or production team which meets conditions and standards that are at least equivalent to those described in Article 11(2) and (3) of Directive 92/65/EEC; (c) they are accompanied by the relevant health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time; (d) they comply with the requirements set out in the relevant health certificate. However, where specific certification requirements are laid down in bilateral agreements between the United Kingdom and a third country, those requirements are to apply.

(5) In Article 4—

(a) in the heading for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 1(a), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(6) Omit Articles 6 and 8.

(7) In Annex 1—

(a) in the heading, for “Member States are” substitute “ the appropriate authority is ”;

(b) in the table—

(i) in the sub-column headed “Additional guarantees”, for “point II.4.9.1” to the end, in each place, substitute “ the relevant section of the model health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(ii) below the row for Chile insert—

¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.
	EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway ¹

(c) for the text of the footnote for Switzerland following the table substitute “ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time. ”.

(8) Omit Annex 2.

(9) In Annex 3—

(a) in the heading, for “Member States are” substitute “ the appropriate authority is ”;

(b) in the table—

(i) in the sub-column headed “Additional guarantees”, for “point II.2.6.1” to the end, in each place, substitute “ the relevant section of the model health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(ii) below the row for Chile insert—

¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.
	EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway¹

(c) for the text of the footnote for Switzerland following the table substitute “ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time. ”.

(10) Omit Annex 4.

Commission Regulation (EU) No 605/2010 laying down animal and public health and veterinary certification conditions for the introduction into the European Union of raw milk, dairy products, colostrum and colostrum-based products intended for human consumption

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(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 605/2010 laying down animal and public health and veterinary certification conditions for the introduction into the European Union of raw milk, dairy products, colostrum and colostrum-based products intended for human consumption, is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1—

(a) number the text as paragraph 1;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the first subparagraph, in points (a) and (b), for “the European Union”, in both places, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) in the second subparagraph, for “Union acts or in agreements concluded by the Union” substitute “ United Kingdom agreements ”;

(3) after paragraph 1, insert—

(2) In this Regulation: - — “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: 1. in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; 2. in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; - — “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(4) In Article 2, for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”.

(5) In Article 3, in the words before point (a), for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”.

(6) In Article 4—

(a) in paragraph 1, in the words before point (a), for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(b) in paragraph 2, in the words before point (a), for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”.

(7) In Article 5—

(a) for the first subparagraph, substitute—

Consignments authorised for importation in accordance with Articles 2, 3 and 4 must be accompanied by a health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, for the commodity concerned and completed in accordance with any accompanying explanatory notes.

(b) in the second subparagraph, omit “or of other agreed systems, harmonised at European Union level”.

(8) In Article 6—

(a) in the words before point (a)—

(i) for “the European Union”, in both places, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) for “Articles 11, 12 or 13 of Directive 97/78/EC” substitute “ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2124 ”;

(b) in point (a), for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(i) for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “point II.1 of the relevant model health certificate set out in Part 2 of Annex II” substitute “ the health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(d) in point (c), for “drawn up” to the end substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time and completed in accordance with any accompanying explanatory notes ”;

(e) for point (d) substitute—

(d) they are certified as acceptable for transit, including for storage as appropriate, on the Common Health Entry Document referred to in Article 2(3) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130, signed by the official veterinarian of the border control post of introduction into Great Britain.

(9) Omit Articles 7 and 7a.

(10) In Article 8—

(a) for “the European Union”, in both places, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) for “Articles 2, 3, 4, 6 or 7” substitute “ Articles 2, 3, 4 and 6 ”.

(11) Omit Article 10 and the final paragraph of Article 11.

(12) In Annex 1—

(a) in the heading to the table, for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the table, below the row for Ethiopia insert—

¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.
	EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway¹

(i) in the first footnote, for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(d) in the second footnote marked “(**)” (Switzerland), for the text of the footnote substitute “ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time. ”.

(13) Omit Annex 2.

Commission Decision 2011/163/EU on the approval of plans submitted by third countries

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(1) Commission Decision 2011/163/EU on the approval of plans submitted by third countries is amended as follows.

(2) For Article 1 substitute—

(1) The plans provided for in Article 29 of Directive 96/23/EC or under the correlating provisions of, or under, Regulation (EU) 2017/625 submitted to the appropriate authority by the third countries listed in the table set out in the Annex are approved for the animals and animal products that are intended for human consumption and marked with an ‘X’ in that table. (2) In paragraph 1, “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: (a) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; (b) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers. (3) In this Decision, “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(3) In Article 2—

(a) in paragraph 1, in the words before the statement—

(i) omit “or from Member States”;

(ii) for “the European Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) after “Directive 96/23/EC” insert “ or under the correlating provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 ”;

(b) in the statement—

(i) for “the European Union”, in the first place it occurs, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 854/2004” substitute “ with Article 126 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 ”;

(iii) for “Member States of the European Union” substitute “ the United Kingdom ”;

(i) for “Member States of the Union” substitute “ the United Kingdom ”;

(ii) after “Directive 96/23/EC” insert “ or under the correlating provisions of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 ”;

(d) in the restrictive footnote—

(i) omit “either”;

(ii) for “the Union or from Member States” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(4) Omit Article 3 and the first paragraph of Article 5.

(5) In the Annex—

(a) in the table—

(i) in the row beginning “CH”, after “Switzerland” insert “ (#) ”;

(ii) below the row for Ethiopia insert—

¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.
	EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway ¹

(b) in the footnotes to the table—

(i) in footnotes 2, 3 and 6, for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) in footnote 3, omit “either from Member States or”.

Commission Implementing Decision 2011/630/EU on imports into the Union of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species

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(1) Commission Implementing Decision 2011/630/EU on imports into the Union of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1—

(a) number the text as paragraph 1;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) for “Member States” substitute “ the appropriate authority ”;

(ii) for “the Union”, in both places, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(2) In this Decision: - — “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: 1. in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; 2. in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; - — “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(3) In Article 2

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(ii) omit point (b);

(iii) for point (c) substitute—

(c) it is accompanied by the relevant animal health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time;

(b) in paragraph 2, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(4) In Article 3, in each place (including in the heading), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(5) Omit Articles 5 and 7.

(6) In Annex 1—

(a) in the heading before the table, for “Member States are to authorise imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species” substitute “ imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species are to be authorised under Article 2 ”;

(b) in the table—

(i) in the sub-column headed “Additional guarantees”, for “points II.5.4.1” to the end, in both places, substitute “ the relevant section of the model health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(ii) in the row for Canada, omit the footnote;

(iii) below the row for Chile insert—

¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.
	EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway ¹

(i) omit the first footnote (Canada);

(ii) in the second footnote (Switzerland), for the text substitute “ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time. ”;

(iii) in the third footnote (New Zealand)—

(aa) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(bb) for “a Member State “ to “Directive 64/432/EEC” substitute “Great Britain as being an ‘officially tuberculosis-free bovine herd’ as described in paragraphs 1(a) to (c) of Annex A to Council Directive 64/432/EEC”.

(7) Omit Annex 2.

Commission Regulation (EU) No 28/2012 laying down requirements for the certification for imports into and transit through the Union of certain composite products

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(1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 28/2012 laying down requirements for the certification of imports into and transit through the Union of certain composite products is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(3) In Article 2, insert at the end—

In this Regulation: - — “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: 1. in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; 2. in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; - — “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(4) In Article 3—

(a) in paragraph 1, in the words before point (a)—

(i) before “introduced” insert “ from third countries ”;

(ii) for “the Union”, in both places, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 2, for “in accordance with the model health certificate set out in Annex I” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”;

(i) in the first place it occurs, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “at introduction into the Union by the relevant certificate laid down in Union legislation” substitute “ by the relevant health certificate ”.

(5) In Article 4—

(a) in the words before point (a)—

(i) for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “Articles 11, 12 or 13 of Council Directive 97/78/EC” substitute “ Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2124 ”;

(b) in point (a), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(c) in point (b), for “drawn up in accordance with the model health certificate set out in Annex II” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(d) in point (c), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(e) in point (d), for “common veterinary entry document” to the end substitute “ common health entry document, as referred to in Article 2(3) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130, signed by the official veterinarian of the border control post ”.

(6) Omit Articles 5, 5a and 8 and the final paragraph of Article 9.

(7) Omit Annexes 1 and 2.

Commission Implementing Decision 2012/137/EU on imports into the Union of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species

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(1) Commission Implementing Decision 2012/137/EU on imports into the Union of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1—

(a) number the text as paragraph 1;

(b) for “Member States” substitute “ the appropriate authority ”;

(d) after the second subparagraph, insert—

(2) In this Decision: - — “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: 1. in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; 2. in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; - — “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(3) In Article 2—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(ii) in point (b), for “Article 8(2) of Directive 90/429/EEC” substitute “ Article 2a ”;

(iii) in point (c), for “drawn up” to the end substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(b) in paragraph 2, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(4) After Article 2 insert—

(1) The appropriate authority must only authorise imports of semen dispatched from a semen collection centre— (a) situated in one of the third countries listed in Annex I; (b) in respect of which the competent authority of the third country concerned is able to guarantee that: (i) the semen collection centre meets the standards described in paragraph 2; and (ii) the competent authority's approval of the semen collection centre will be immediately suspended or withdrawn if that semen collection centre does not meet the standards described in paragraph 2; (c) where the appropriate authority is satisfied that the conditions in paragraphs 3 and 4 are met. (2) The standards are that the semen collection centre— (a) meets conditions that are at least equivalent to those: (i) for the approval of semen collection centres described in Chapter I of Annex A to Directive 90/429/EEC; and (ii) relating to the supervision of such centres described in Chapter II of Annex A to Directive 90/429/EEC; (b) has been approved by that competent authority for exports to Great Britain; (c) is under the supervision of a veterinarian; and (d) is subject to inspection by an official veterinarian of the third country concerned at least twice a year. (3) The list of semen collection centres that the competent authority of the third country has approved in accordance with the standards described in paragraph 2, and from which semen may be dispatched to Great Britain, has been communicated to the appropriate authority by that competent authority. (4) The suspension or withdrawal of approval of a semen collection centre by the competent authority of the third country will be promptly communicated to the appropriate authority by that competent authority. (5) Each appropriate authority must provide the other appropriate authorities with any new or updated lists received from a competent authority of a third country in accordance with this Article and must make any such lists available to the public for information purposes.

(5) In Article 3, in each place (including in the heading), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(6) Omit Articles 5 and 7.

(7) In Annex 1—

(a) in the heading for the table, for “Member States are to authorise imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species” substitute “ imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species are to be authorised under Article 2 ”;

(b) below the row for Switzerland insert—

¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.	¹ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time.
	EU member States, Liechtenstein and Norway ¹

(c) in the footnote for Switzerland following the table, for the text substitute “ This is subject to any specific certification requirements for imports from Switzerland, in such form as the Secretary of State may, with the consent of the appropriate authority, publish from time to time. ”.

(8) Omit Annex 2.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 139/2013 laying down animal health conditions for imports of certain birds into the Union and the quarantine conditions thereof

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(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 139/2013 laying down animal health conditions for imports of certain birds into the Union and the quarantine conditions thereof is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(3) In Article 2, in the second subparagraph—

(a) in point (b), for “competent authority in the Member State of destination” substitute “ appropriate authority in the country of destination ”;

(b) in point (c), for “referred to in the third paragraph of Article 1 of Directive 92/65/EEC” substitute “ subject to relevant legislation ”;

(d) in point (f), for “the territory of the Union from a neighbouring” substitute “ Great Britain from a ”.

(4) In Article 3—

(a) in the first paragraph, for “except for the definition of poultry” to the end substitute “ , subject to the modifications below ”;

(b) after the first paragraph, insert—

Article 2 of Directive 2005/94/EC is to be read as if— (a) in point 4 (definition of “poultry”), for “all birds” to the end there were substituted “ fowl, turkeys, guinea fowl, ducks, geese, quails, pigeons, pheasants, partridges and ratites (Ratitae) reared or kept in captivity for breeding, the production of meat or eggs for consumption, or for restocking supplies of game ”; (b) point 15 (definition of “diagnostic manual”) were omitted; (c) in point 18 (definition of “competent authority”)— (i) for “authority of a Member State” there were substituted “ person or body ”; (ii) “in accordance with this Directive” were omitted; (d) in point 21 (definition of “official supervision”), for “this Directive” there were substituted “ relevant legislation ”.

(i) “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: (i) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; (ii) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; (j) “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(5) For Article 4 substitute—

The appropriate authority must be satisfied that the following conditions are met in relation to approved breeding establishments: (a) that the breeding establishment has been approved by the competent authority in accordance with the conditions set out in Annex II, and assigned an approval number; (b) that approval number has been communicated to the appropriate authority by that competent authority; (c) that the competent authority of the third country will immediately suspend or withdraw its approval of the breeding establishment where it no longer complies with the conditions set out in Annex II and that the competent authority will immediately inform the appropriate authority of that suspension or withdrawal. The appropriate authority must draw up and maintain a list of approved breeding establishments.

(6) In Article 5, in point (f), for “in accordance with the model set out in Annex III (the animal health certificate)” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(7) In Article 6, in the second subparagraph—

(a) for “Each Member State” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(b) for “Commission, to the other Member States” substitute “ other appropriate authorities ”.

(8) In Article 7, for “inspection” substitute “ control ”.

(9) In Article 8—

(a) in the first sentence, for “in an official language of the Member State of entry” substitute “ in English (whether or not it also appears in other languages) ”;

(b) in point (b), for “inspection”, in both places, substitute “ control ”.

(10) Omit Article 9.

(11) In Article 10—

(a) for “border inspection post”, in each place, substitute “ border control post ”;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “Union legislation” substitute “ EU-derived domestic legislation ”;

(ii) in points (a) and (c), for “the Traces network” in each place, substitute “ the computerised information management system for official controls referred to in Article 131 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 ”.

(12) In Article 13, omit paragraph 5.

(13) In Article 14—

(a) in paragraph 1, omit “Member States shall immediately inform the Commission of any such derogations.”;

(b) in paragraph 2, omit “Member States shall immediately inform the Commission of any such measures.”.

(14) In Article 17—

(a) in paragraph 1, for “Member States shall communicate to the Commission” substitute “ The appropriate authority concerned must report to the other appropriate authorities ”;

(b) in paragraph 2, for “Member States shall communicate to the Commission” substitute “ Each appropriate authority must report to the other appropriate authorities ”.

(15) In Article 20, omit the second sentence.

(16) In Annex 1, after point 3 insert—

(4) Switzerland.

(17) In Annex 2—

(a) in Chapter 1—

(i) in point (4), after “competent authority” insert “ of the third country ”;

(ii) in point (8)(d), for “Union” substitute “ EU-derived domestic ”;

(iii) in point (9), for “requirements of” substitute “ requirements described in ”;

(b) in Chapter 4—

(i) in point (2), for “Union” substitute “ relevant national ”;

(ii) omit point (4).

(18) Omit Annex 3.

(19) In Annex 4—

(a) in Chapter 2—

(i) in point (11), for “competent” substitute “ appropriate ”;

(ii) in point (14)(b), for “Veterinary” substitute “ Health ”;

(b) in Chapter 3, in point (1), for “Commission” substitute “ appropriate authority ”.

(20) In Annex 5, in point (3), for “competent” substitute “ appropriate ”.

Commission Implementing Regulation EU No 743/2013 introducing protective measures on imports of bivalve molluscs from Turkey intended for human consumption

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(1) Commission Implementing Regulation EU 743/2013 introducing protective measures on imports of bivalve molluscs from Turkey intended for human consumption is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1—

(a) number the text as paragraph 1;

(b) after paragraph 1 insert—

(2) In this Regulation, “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: (a) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; (b) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers.

(3) In Article 2—

(a) for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(b) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(4) In Article 3—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(ii) for “inspection” substitute “ control ”;

(iii) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 2, for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”.

(5) In Article 4—

(a) for “inspection” substitute “ control ”;

(b) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(6) In Article 5, omit the final sentence.

Commission Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States

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(1) Commission Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1—

(a) number the text as paragraph 1;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the first subparagraph, for “in the Member States” to the end substitute “ in respect of the importation of live pigs from member States or areas thereof as set out in the Annex ”;

(ii) omit the second subparagraph;

(2) In this Decision, “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: (a) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; (b) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers.

(3) In Article 2—

(a) in the heading, for “other Member States” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) for paragraphs 1 and 2 substitute—

The appropriate authority must ensure that no live pigs are imported into Great Britain from the member States or areas thereof as listed in the Annex.

(4) In Article 2a—

(a) for the heading, substitute “ Derogations for the importation into Great Britain of live pigs from member States ”;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) for the words before the first indent, substitute—

(1) By way of derogation from Article 2, the appropriate authority may authorise the importation of live pigs from holdings located within any area listed in the Annex provided that the overall classical swine fever situation in that area is favourable and the pigs concerned were kept in holdings where:

(ii) in the first indent and in point (iii) of the fourth indent, after “Directive 2001/89/EC” insert “ as it exists immediately before IP completion day ”;

(5) In Article 3—

(a) for the heading substitute “ Prohibition on the importation into Great Britain of consignments of porcine semen and ova and embryos of swine from the member States or areas thereof listed in the Annex ”;

(b) for the words before point (a), substitute “ The appropriate authority must ensure that consignments of the following are not accepted into Great Britain from the member States listed in the Annex: ”;

(c) in point (a), for “as referred to in Article 3(a) of Directive 90/429/EEC” substitute “ , in accordance with relevant legislation, ”.

(6) Omit Articles 4 to 11.

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1901 laying down certification rules and a model health certificate for importation into the Union of consignments of live animals and of animal products from New Zealand

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(1) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1901 laying down certification rules and a model health certificate for importation into the Union of consignments of live animals and of animal products from New Zealand is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1—

(a) number the text as paragraph 1;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the first subparagraph, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for the second subparagraph, substitute—

It provides for a model health certificate to be published by the appropriate authority from time to time that can be used for the importation of live animals and of animal products into Great Britain, for which equivalence has been determined under the Agreement.

(2) In this Decision: - — “the Agreement” means the January 2019 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of New Zealand on Sanitary Measures Applicable to Trade in Live Animals and Animal Products ; - — “the Agreement” means the January 2019 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of New Zealand on Sanitary Measures Applicable to Trade in Live Animals and Animal Products ; - — “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: 1. in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; 2. in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers.

(3) In Article 2—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a)—

(aa) for “Member States” substitute “ appropriate authority ”;

(bb) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(cc) after “health certificate,” insert “ in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”;

(ii) in point (a), for “as set out in Annex I to this Decision” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(iii) in point (b)—

(aa) in the first place it appears, for “Union” substitute “ retained direct EU ”;

(bb) for “set out in” to the end substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(b) omit paragraph 2;

(4) Omit Articles 5 and 7.

(5) Omit Annex 1.

(6) In Annex 2, in the table, in the fifth column (special certification conditions), for “set out in Annex I”, in each place, substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/320 on certain animal health protection measures for intra-Union trade in salamanders and the introduction into the Union of such animals in relation to the fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans

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(1) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/320 on certain animal health protection measures for intra-Union trade in salamanders and the introduction into the Union of such animals in relation to the fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1, for “intra-Union trade” to the end substitute “ the introduction into Great Britain of salamanders ”.

(3) In Article 2—

(a) in point (f)(i), for “before being dispatched to another Member State or after their introduction into the Union” substitute “ after their introduction into Great Britain ”;

(b) for point (h), substitute—

(h) ‘common health entry document’ or ‘CHED’ means the document notifying the arrival of animals into Great Britain as referred to in Article 40 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 and drawn up in accordance with the model in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time;

(j) ‘appropriate authority’ means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by: (i) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers; (ii) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; (k) ‘third country’ means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(4) Omit Article 3.

(5) In Article 4—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the words before point (a)—

(i) for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(ii) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(d) in point (b), for “set out in Part B of Annex I” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(e) in point (c), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(6) In Article 5, for the words before point (a), substitute—

The appropriate authority must ensure that border control posts do not accept the entry into Great Britain of any consignments of salamanders unless importers or their agents have provided a written attestation, signed by the person responsible for the appropriate establishment of destination, stating:

(7) In Article 6—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the words before point 1, for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(i) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “Box 45 of Part 3” substitute “ the relevant section ”;

(iii) for “veterinary” substitute “ health ”.

(8) In Article 7, in paragraph 1, in the words before point (a), for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”.

(9) In Article 8, for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”.

(10) In Article 9, for the words before point (a), substitute—

At the latest by 30 June each year, starting from 2021, where the appropriate authority has authorised the handling of consignments of salamanders in the previous year at a border control post in Great Britain, the competent authority at the border control post shall notify the appropriate authority of the following information related to the introduction of salamander consignments into Great Britain:

(11) Omit Articles 10, 11 and 12.

(12) Omit Annex 1.

(13) In Annex 2, in point (4)(b), for “veterinary” substitute “ health ”.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/659 on the conditions for the entry into the Union of live equidae and of semen, ova and embryos of equidae

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(1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/659 on the conditions for the entry into the Union of live equidae and of semen, ova and embryos of equidae is amended as follows.

(2) In Article 1, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(3) In Article 2—

(a) in point (c), for “Council Directive 90/427/EEC” substitute “ Article 2(e) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 ”;

(b) in point (d), for “one of the territories listed in Annex I to Council Directive 97/78/EC” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(d) in points (g), (h) and (i), for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(e) in point (j), for “Union territory” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(f) in point (k)—

(i) for “inspection”, in both places, substitute “ control ”;

(ii) for “Article 2(2)(f) of Directive 91/496/EEC” to the end substitute “ Article 3(38) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and approved by the appropriate authority for the commodity concerned ”;

(g) in point (l), for “Article 2 of Directive 2009/156/EC” substitute “ Article 2(e), (g) and (h) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 ”;

(h) omit point (s);

(i) at the end (after point (s)) insert—

(t) ‘appropriate authority’	means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the ‘appropriate authority’ is the Secretary of State if consent is given by:(a) in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;(b) in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers.
(u) ‘appropriate computerised information management system’	means the computerised information management system for official controls referred to in Article 131 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
(v) ‘third country’	means any country or territory other than the British Islands.

(4) In the heading for Section 2, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(5) In Article 3—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a)—

(aa) for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(bb) in the first place it occurs, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(cc) for “the Union applies regionalisation” substitute “ regionalisation is applied ”;

(ii) in points (a) to (f), for “model health certificate” to “Annex II”, in each place, substitute “ relevant certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(6) In Article 4—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the words before point (a)—

(i) for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(ii) in the first place it occurs, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) for “the Union applies regionalisation” substitute “ regionalisation is applied ”;

(c) in point (a), for “listed in accordance with Article 17(3)(b) of” substitute “ which is situated in a country listed in Annex I and which meets the relevant conditions described in Annex D to ”;

(d) in point (b), for “appropriate model health certificate set out in Part 1 of Annex III” substitute “ relevant certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(7) In Article 5—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in the words before point (a)—

(i) for “Member States” substitute “ The appropriate authority ”;

(ii) in the first place it occurs, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) for “the Union applies regionalisation” substitute “ regionalisation is applied ”;

(c) in point (a), for “listed in accordance with Article 17(3)(b) of” substitute “ which is situated in a country listed in Annex I and which meets the relevant conditions described in Annex D to ”;

(d) in point (b), for “appropriate model health certificate set out in Part 2 of Annex III” substitute “ relevant certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(8) In the heading for Section 3, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(9) In Article 6—

(a) in paragraph 1, for point (b) substitute—

(b) any explanatory notes, as published by the appropriate authority from time to time.

(b) omit paragraph 2.

(10) In Article 7, in paragraph 1—

(a) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) for “inspection” substitute “ control ”.

(11) In the heading for Section 4, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(12) In Article 8—

(a) for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 1(b), for “Sections A and B of Part 1 and in Section A of Part 3 of Annex II” substitute “ the relevant certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(13) In Article 9—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) in point (b), for “set out in Part 1 of Annex V” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(b) in paragraph 2—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “Member States” substitute “ the appropriate authority ”;

(ii) in point (e), for “set out in Part 3 of Annex V” substitute “ in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(14) In Article 10—

(a) in paragraph 1—

(i) for “the Union”, in each place, substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) in point (c), for “set out in Part 2 of Annex V” substitute “ , as published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”;

(b) in paragraph 2—

(i) in the words before point (a), for “Member States” substitute “ the appropriate authority ”;

(ii) in point (d), for “set out in Part 3 of Annex V” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time ”.

(15) In the heading for Section 5, for “the Union”, in both places, substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(16) In Article 11—

(a) in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “set out in Annexes II and III” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”;

(i) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “set out in Annex II” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”;

(iii) after “in accordance with” insert “ the procedures described in ”;

(d) in paragraph 3—

(i) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “set out for the consignment concerned in Annex II or III” substitute “ for the consignment concerned, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”.

(17) For Article 12, substitute—

Where a test carried out by, or on behalf of, the appropriate authority, on a sample taken in accordance with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2130, does not confirm the result of a laboratory test attested in a health certificate, in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, accompanying equidae or semen, ova or embryos of equidae arriving in Great Britain, the appropriate authority concerned shall ensure that the test is repeated in the national reference laboratory designated for the disease concerned in accordance with Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.

(18) In Article 13, in paragraph 1, in the words before point (a)—

(a) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(b) for “set out in Annexes II or III” substitute “ , in the form published by the appropriate authority from time to time, ”.

(19) In Article 14, in paragraph 1, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(20) In the heading for Section 6, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(21) In Article 15, in each place, including in the heading, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(22) In the heading for Section 7, for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”.

(23) In Article 16—

(a) omit paragraph 2 and point (c) of paragraph 4;

(b) in the remaining provisions, in each place—

(i) for “border inspection post” substitute “ border control post ”;

(ii) for “TRACES” substitute “ the appropriate computerised information management system ”;

(iii) except in paragraph 1(b)(i), for “CVED” substitute “ CHED ”;

(i) in point (b)(i), for “Box I.6 of the common veterinary” to “282/2004” substitute “the relevant part of the common health entry document (‘CHED’) referred to in Article 40 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715”;

(ii) in point (b)(ii), for “Box I.24” substitute “ the relevant part ”;

(iii) in point (c), for “Box I.7” substitute “ the relevant part ”;

(d) in paragraph 3, omit “and in paragraph 2(b)”;

(e) in paragraph 4—

(i) for point (a) substitute—

(a) inform the border control post of exit, through the appropriate computerised information management system, of the departure from Great Britain of the temporarily admitted registered horse by completing a further Part III of the CHED referred to in point (i) of paragraph 1(b);

(ii) in point (b), for “Box I.7” substitute “ the relevant part ”.

(24) In Article 17—

(a) in each place—

(i) for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) for “CVED” substitute “ CHED ”;

(iii) for “border inspection post” substitute “ border control post ”;

(b) in paragraph 1—

(i) in the words before point (a), “Box I.7” substitute “the relevant part”;

(ii) in point (b), for “the respective Member State” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(iii) omit point (c).

(25) In Article 18—

(a) in each place—

(i) including in the heading, but except in paragraph 3(d), for “the Union” substitute “ Great Britain ”;

(ii) except in paragraph 3(d), for “CVED” substitute “ CHED ”;

(iii) for “TRACES” substitute “ the appropriate computerised information management system ”;

(iv) for “border inspection post” substitute “ border control post ”;

(b) in paragraph 2—

(i) in point (c), for “Box I.7” substitute “ the relevant part ”;

(ii) in point (d), omit “or, if there had been” to the end;

(i) in point (b)(ii), for “Box I.24” substitute “ the relevant part ”;

(ii) in point (c), for “Box I.6” substitute “ the relevant part ”;

(iii) for point (d) substitute—

(d) deliver to the operator a print of a new CHED: (i) completed with a reference to the number of the CHED delivered previously in accordance with Article 16(1)(c); and (ii) in which the relevant part is completed within the deadline for leaving Great Britain indicated in the CHED;

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