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(Legislative acts)
REGULATIONS
REGULATION (EU) No 576/2013 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 12 June 2013
on the non-commercial movement of pet animals and repealing Regulation (EC) No 998/2003
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
animal health risks involved in such non-commercial
EUROPEAN UNION,
movement and to remove any unjustified obstacles to
such movement.
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
Union, and in particular Article 43(2) and point (b) of
(2) In
a
statement
annexed
to
Regulation
(EU)
No
438/2010
Article 168(4) thereof,
of the European Parliament and of the Council of
19 May 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 998/2003
on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-
commercial movement of pet animals
( 4 ), the
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Commission undertook to propose a revision of Regu
lation (EC) No 998/2003 in its entirety, in particular the
aspects of delegated and implementing acts. Therefore,
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national
due to the entry into force of the Treaty on the Func
parliaments,
tioning of the European Union (TFEU), the powers
conferred on the Commission under Regulation (EC)
No 998/2003 need to be aligned with Articles 290 and
291 TFEU. Taking into account the number of
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and
amendments that need to be made to the animal
Social Committee ( 1 ),
health requirements laid down in Regulation (EC)
No 998/2003 and in order to ensure that those
requirements are sufficiently clear and accessible to the
ordinary citizen, that Regulation should be repealed and
After consulting the Committee of the Regions,
replaced by this Regulation.
Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure ( 2 ),
(3) This
Regulation
should
establish
a
list
of
animal
species
to which harmonised animal health requirements should
apply when animals of those species are kept as pet
Whereas:
animals and are subject to non-commercial movement.

When drawing up that list, account should be taken of
their susceptibility to or role in the epidemiology of
rabies.
(1) Regulation
(EC) No
998/2003 of the European
Parliament and of the Council ( 3 ) lays down the animal
health requirements applicable to the non-commercial
movement of pet animals into a Member State from
(4) Council
Directive
92/65/EEC
of
13
July
1992
laying
another Member State or from third countries and the
down animal health requirements governing trade in
checks applicable to such movement. It aims to ensure a
and imports into the Community of animals, semen,
sufficient level of safety with regard to the public and
ova and embryos not subject to animal health
requirements laid down in specific Community rules
referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 90/425/EEC ( 5 )
( 1 ) OJ C 229, 31.7.2012, p. 119.
establishes, inter alia, the animal health requirements
( 2 ) Position of the European Parliament of 23 May 2013 (not yet
published in the Official Journal) and decision of the Council of
10 June 2013.
( 4 ) OJ L 132, 29.5.2010, p. 3.
( 3 ) OJ L 146, 13.6.2003, p. 1.
( 5 ) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.

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applicable to trade in and imports of dogs, cats and
apply to such movement provided that they are not
ferrets, which are animals of species susceptible to
stricter than those applied to movement for commercial
rabies. Since those species are also kept as pet animals
purposes.
that frequently accompany their owner or an authorised
person during non-commercial movement within and
into the Union, this Regulation should lay down the
animal health requirements applicable to the non-
(9)
Since animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I to
commercial movement of those species into Member
this Regulation may belong to species that require
States. Those species should be listed in Part A of
particular protection, this Regulation should apply
Annex I to this Regulation.
without prejudice to Council Regulation (EC)
No 338/97 of 9 December 1996 on the protection of
species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade
therein ( 4 ).
(5) Similarly,
a
legal
framework
should
be
established
for
the
animal health requirements applicable to the non-
commercial movement of animals of species not
(10) In
order
to
make
a
clear
distinction
between
the
rules
affected by rabies or of no epidemiological significance
that apply to non-commercial movement and to trade in
as regards rabies, to which, if they were not kept as pet
and imports into the Union from third countries of dogs,
animals, other legal acts of the Union would apply,
cats and ferrets covered by the animal health
including legislation on food-producing animals. Those
requirements of Directive 92/65/EEC, this Regulation
species should be listed in Part B of Annex I.
should not only define a pet animal, but also the non-
commercial movement of a pet animal, during which
such a pet animal accompanies its owner or an auth
orised person. Experience has shown that it is not
always possible for the pet animal to be in the
immediate vicinity of the owner or authorised person
(6) The
list
in
Part
B
of
Annex
I
should
include
invertebrates,
with the exception of bees and bumble bees covered by
at all times during non-commercial movement. On
Directive 92/65/EEC, and molluscs and crustaceans
duly justified and documented grounds, the pet animal
covered by Council Directive 2006/88/EC of 24 October
should be considered as accompanying its owner or the
2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture
authorised person even if the non-commercial movement
animals and products thereof, and on the prevention
of the pet animal takes place up to five days earlier or
and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals (
later than the movement of the owner or of the auth

1 ). It
should also include ornamental aquatic animals reared in
orised person, or takes place in a different physical
non-commercial aquaria excluded from the scope of
location than that occupied by the owner or by the
Directive 2006/88/EC, and amphibians and reptiles.
authorised person.


(11) Experience with the application of the existing rules
shows that trade in and imports into the Union from
(7) The
list
in
Part
B
of
Annex
I
should
further
include
all
third countries of pet animals of the species listed in Part
species of birds, other than those covered by Council
A of Annex I can be fraudulently disguised as non-
Directive 2009/158/EC of 30 November 2009 on
commercial movement. In order to prevent such prac
animal health conditions governing intra-Community
tices, since they might pose animal health risks, this
trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry
Regulation should fix a maximum number of pet
and hatching eggs ( 2 ), and rodents and rabbits other
animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I that
than those intended for the production of food and
may accompany their owner or an authorised person.
defined in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of
However, it should be possible to exceed that
the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April
maximum number under certain specified conditions.
2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of
Further, it should be clarified that when the specified
animal origin ( 3 ).
conditions are not fulfilled and the number of pet
animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I to
this Regulation exceeds the established maximum
number, the relevant provisions of Directive 92/65/EEC
and of Directive 90/425/EEC
( 5 ) or Directive
(8) However,
in
the
interest
of
consistency
of
Union
law,
91/496/EEC ( 6 ) apply to those pet animals.
pending the establishment of Union rules governing the
non-commercial movement into a Member State from
( 4 ) OJ L 61, 3.3.1997, p. 1.
another Member State or from a territory or a third
( 5 ) Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning
country of pet animals of the species listed in Part B
veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community
of Annex I, it should be possible for national rules to
trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the
completion of the internal market (OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29).
( 6 ) Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the
( 1 ) OJ L 328, 24.11.2006, p. 14.
principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on
( 2 ) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 74.
animals entering the Community from third countries (OJ L 268,
( 3 ) OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55.
24.9.1991, p. 56).

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(12) Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 provides that, for a tran
in order to authorise the non-commercial movement of
sitional period, pet animals of the species listed in Parts
young pet animals of the species listed in Part A of
A and B of Annex I thereto are to be regarded as
Annex I that have not been vaccinated, or that have
identified when they bear either a clear readable tattoo
been vaccinated, but have not yet acquired protective
or an electronic identification system (‘transponder’). This
immunity against rabies, this Regulation should
Regulation should therefore lay down rules for the
establish certain precautionary measures to be taken
marking of pet animals of the species listed in Part A
and give the Member States the possibility to authorise
of Annex I to this Regulation after expiry of the transi
such movement into their territory when young pet
tional period on 3 July 2011.
animals comply with those measures.
(17) In order to simplify the conditions for the non-
(13) The
implantation
of
a
transponder
is
an
invasive
inter
vention and certain qualifications are required to carry it
commercial movement of pet animals of the species
out. Transponders should therefore be implanted only by
listed in Part A of Annex I between Member States of
a suitably qualified person. If a Member State allows a
equivalent favourable status with regard to rabies, this
person other than veterinarians to implant transponders,
Regulation should also provide for the possibility to
it should lay down rules on the minimum qualifications
derogate from the anti-rabies vaccination requirement.
required for such a person.
Such a possibility should be available upon submission

of a joint application by the Member States interested.
Such a derogation should be based on validated scientific
information and be applied proportionately to the risk to
public or animal health associated with the non-
commercial movement of those animals likely to be
(14) Annex
Ia to Regulation (EC) No
998/2003 sets out
affected by rabies. Member States or parts thereof bene
technical requirements for the identification of pet
fiting from such a derogation should be listed in an
animals by transponders. Those technical requirements
implementing act to be adopted pursuant to this Regu
correspond to internationally accepted standards and
lation.
should be set out, without any substantial amendments
being made to them, in Annex II to this Regulation.
(18) Countries
and
territories
listed
in
Section
2
of
Part
B
of
Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 apply rules
(15) In order to protect public health and the health of pet
equivalent to those applied by Member States while
animals of the species listed in Annex I, this Regulation
those listed in Part C of Annex II to that Regulation
should provide for the possibility to adopt preventive
comply with the criteria laid down in Article 10 of
health measures for diseases and infections other than
that Regulation. Those lists should be set out, without
rabies. Those measures should be based on validated
any substantial amendments being made to them, in an
scientific information and applied proportionately to
implementing act to be adopted pursuant to this Regu
the risk to public or animal health associated with the
lation.
non-commercial movement of those pet animals likely to
be affected by those diseases or infections. The measures
should include rules for the categorisation of Member
States or parts thereof, procedures under which
Member States that require the application of preventive
(19) Furthermore,
a
list
of
territories
or
third
countries
that
health measures should substantiate the rationale for
apply rules the content and effect of which are the same
such measures on a continuous basis, conditions for
as those laid down in this Regulation for pet animals of
applying and documenting the preventive health
the species listed in Part B of Annex I should be set out
measures and, where appropriate, conditions for
in an implementing act to be adopted pursuant to this
derogating from the application of those measures. A
Regulation.
list of Member States or parts thereof categorised
pursuant to the relevant rules should therefore be set
out in an implementing act to be adopted pursuant to
this Regulation.
(20) Regulation (EC) No
998/2003 lays down certain
requirements for the non-commercial movement of pet
animals into Member States from other Member States
and from countries or territories listed in Section 2 of
Part B and in Part C of Annex II thereto. Those
(16) It
is
possible
that
rabies
vaccines
administered
to
pet
requirements include a valid anti-rabies vaccination
animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
carried out on the pet animals in question with
before the age of three months do not induce protective
vaccines complying with the minimum standards laid
immunity due to competition with maternal antibodies.
down in the relevant Chapter of the Manual of Diag
Consequently, vaccine manufacturers recommend not to
nostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the
vaccinate young pet animals before that age. Therefore,
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which a marketing authorisation has been granted in
(24) This Regulation should also give Member States the
accordance with either Directive 2001/82/EC ( 1 ) or Regu
possibility to authorise, where the need for the urgent
lation (EC) No 726/2004 ( 2 ).Those vaccines have proven
departure of the owner arises, for example, in the event
to be effective in protecting animals against rabies and
of a sudden natural disaster, political unrest or other
form part of the validity requirements for the anti-rabies
force majeure relating to the owner, the direct entry
vaccination set out in Annex Ib to Regulation (EC)
into their territory of pet animals of the species listed
No 998/2003. Those requirements should be set out,
in Annex I which do not comply with this Regulation
without any substantial amendments being made to
provided that a permit is applied for in advance and
them, in Annex III to this Regulation.
granted by the Member State of destination, and a
time-limited period of isolation under official supervision
is carried out to fulfil the conditions of this Regulation.
Despite the need for such urgent departure, such permits
(21) Regulation
(EC)
No
998/2003
lays
down
more
stringent
are indispensable due to the animal health risks arising
animal health requirements for pet animals moved into
from the introduction into the Union of a pet animal
Member States from countries or territories other than
that does not comply with this Regulation.
those listed in Part C of Annex II thereto. Those
requirements include checks on the effectiveness in indi
vidual animals of the anti-rabies vaccination by titration
of antibodies in a laboratory approved in accordance
with Council Decision 2000/258/EC of 20 March 2000
(25) Directive
90/425/EEC
and
Directive
91/496/EEC
do
not
designating a specific institute responsible for establishing
apply to veterinary checks on pet animals accompanying
the criteria necessary for standardising the serological
travellers during non-commercial movement.
tests to monitor the effectiveness of rabies vaccines ( 3 ).
That requirement should therefore be maintained in
Annex IV to this Regulation and a condition should be
included that the test should be performed in accordance
with the methods laid down in the relevant Chapter of
(26) Therefore,
in
order
for
the
Member
States
to
verify
the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for
compliance with this Regulation and to take the
Terrestrial Animals of the World Organisation for
necessary action, this Regulation should require the
Animal Health (OIE).
person accompanying the pet animal to present the

required identification document at the time of any
non-commercial movement into a Member State and
should provide for appropriate documentary and
identity checks on pet animals accompanying their
(22) Identification
documents
accompanying
pet
animals
of
owner during non-commercial movement into a
the species listed in Part A of Annex I which are
Member State from another Member State or from
subject to non-commercial movement into Member
certain territories or third countries.
States are necessary to attest compliance with this Regu
lation. This Regulation should therefore establish the
conditions for issuing identification documents and the
requirements for their content, validity, security features,
format and layout.
(27) It should also require Member States to carry
out
systematic documentary and identity checks at designated
entry points on pet animals accompanying their owner
during non-commercial movement into a Member State
(23) This
Regulation
should
allow
Member
States
to
authorise
from certain territories or third countries. Those checks
the non-commercial movement into their territory of pet
should take account of the relevant principles of Regu
animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I accom
lation (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and
panied by an identification document issued in a territory
of the Council of 29 April 2004 on official controls
or a third country which applies rules the content and
performed to ensure the verification of compliance
effect of which are the same as those applied by Member
with feed and food law, animal health and welfare
States. It should also allow Member States to authorise
rules ( 4 ). Where necessary for the purpose of further
the non-commercial movement into their territory after a
movement into other Member States, Member States
movement to a territory or a third country of those pet
should be required to document the checks in the identi
animals accompanied by an identification document
fication document in order to be able to use the date of
issued in a Member State provided that the conditions
these checks to determine the period of validity of the
to return from those territories or third countries are met
identification document.
before the pet animal left the Union.
( 1 ) Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community code relating to
veterinary medicinal products (OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 1).
(28) In
addition,
this
Regulation
should
provide
for
safeguard
( 2 ) Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the
measures for the purpose of dealing with risks to public
Council of 31 March 2004 laying down Community procedures for
or animal health arising from the non-commercial
the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products for human
movement of pet animals.
and veterinary use and establishing a European Medicines Agency
(OJ L 136, 30.4.2004, p. 1).
( 3 ) OJ L 79, 30.3.2000, p. 40.
( 4 ) OJ L 165, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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(29) With
a
view
to
providing
the
citizen
with
clear
and
No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the
accessible information concerning the rules that apply
Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules
to the non-commercial movement into the Union of
and general principles concerning mechanisms for
pet animals of the species listed in Annex I, Member
control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise
States should be required to make that information, in
of implementing powers ( 1 ).
particular the relevant provisions of national law,
available to the public.
(33) The
Commission
should
adopt
immediately
applicable
implementing acts updating the list of Member States
or parts thereof, with equivalent favourable status with
(30) In
order
to
ensure
the
proper
application
of
this
Regu
regard to rabies, that are authorised to conclude mutual
lation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with
agreements to derogate from certain conditions
Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the
applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet
Commission in respect of species-specific requirements
animals and the list of territories or third countries estab
for the marking of pet animals of the species listed in
lished for the purpose of derogating from certain
Part B of Annex I and species-specific preventive health
conditions applicable to non-commercial movement,
measures against diseases or infections other than rabies
and regarding safeguard measures in the event of the
affecting the species listed in Annex I, as well as to adopt
occurrence or spread of rabies or of a disease or
rules for limiting the number of pet animals of the
infection other than rabies, where, in duly justified
species listed in Part B of Annex I accompanying their
cases, related to animal and public health, imperative
owner during non-commercial movement and to amend
grounds of urgency so require.
Annexes II to IV. It is of particular importance that the
Commission carry out appropriate consultations during
its preparatory work, including at expert level. The
Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated
acts, should ensure simultaneous, timely and appropriate
(34) Certain
failures
to
comply
with
the
rules
laid
down
in
transmission of relevant documents to the European
Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 have been revealed in a
Parliament and Council.
number of Member States. Accordingly, Member States
should lay down rules on penalties applicable to
infringements of this Regulation.
(31) In
addition,
the
power
to
adopt
acts
in
accordance
with
the urgency procedure should be delegated to the
(35) Commission
Decision
2003/803/EC
of
26
November
Commission in duly justified cases of risks to public or
2003 establishing a model passport for the intra-
animal health in respect of preventive health measures
Community movement of dogs, cats and ferrets ( 2 ) estab
against diseases or infections other than rabies likely to
lishes the model passport for the movement of pet
affect pet animals of the species listed in Annex I.
animals of the species dogs, cats and ferrets between
Member States under Regulation (EC) No 998/2003.
Identification documents issued in accordance with that
model passport should, subject to certain conditions,
remain valid for the lifespan of a pet animal in order
(32) In
order
to
ensure
uniform
conditions
for
the
implemen
to limit the administrative and financial burden on
tation of this Regulation, implementing powers should be
owners.
conferred on the Commission with respect to the list of
Member States or parts thereof that have equivalent
favourable status with regard to rabies and that are auth
orised to conclude mutual agreements to derogate from
(36) Commission
Implementing Decision 2011/874/EU of
certain conditions applicable to the non-commercial
15 December 2011 laying down the list of third
movement of pet animals, the list of Member States
countries and territories authorised for imports of dogs,
categorised in accordance with the rules concerning
cats and ferrets and for non-commercial movements of
preventive health measures against diseases and infections
more than five dogs, cats and ferrets into the Union and
other than rabies, the lists of territories and third
the model certificates for imports and non-commercial
countries established for the purpose of derogating
movement of those animals into the Union ( 3 ) establishes
from certain conditions applicable to non-commercial
the model health certificate attesting compliance with the
movement, the model for the identification documents
requirements of Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 for the
that are to accompany pet animals of the species listed in
non-commercial movement of five or fewer dogs, cats
Annex I during non-commercial movement into a
or ferrets into the Union. For the purpose of ensuring a
Member State from another Member State or from a
smooth transition to the new rules laid down in this
territory or a third country, the rules on the format,
Regulation, that model certificate should remain valid
layout and languages of the declarations to be signed,
subject to certain conditions.
and the safeguard measures in the event of the
occurrence or spread of rabies or of a disease or
( 1 ) OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13.
infection other than rabies. Those powers should
( 2 ) OJ L 312, 27.11.2003, p. 1.
be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU)
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(37) Since
the
objective
of
this
Regulation,
namely
to
lay
Article 3
down animal health requirements for the non-
commercial movement of pet animals of the species
Definitions
listed in Annex I in order to prevent or minimise risks
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions
to public or animal health arising from such movement,
shall apply:
cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and
can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the
Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the
principle of subsidiarity set out in Article 5 of the
(a) ‘non-commercial movement’ means any movement which
Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the
does not have as its aim either the sale of or the transfer
principle of proportionality set out in that Article, this
of ownership of a pet animal;
Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in
order to achieve that objective.
(b) ‘pet animal’ means an animal of a species listed in Annex I
accompanying its owner or an authorised person during
non-commercial movement, and which remains for the
(38) In
order
to
ensure
the
simultaneous
publication
of
this
duration of such non-commercial movement under the
Regulation and of the implementing acts regarding the
responsibility of the owner or the authorised person;
lists of territories and third countries established for the
purpose of derogating from certain conditions applicable
to non-commercial movement, regarding the model for
the identification documents that are to accompany pet
(c) ‘owner’ means a natural person indicated as the owner in
animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I during
the identification document;
non-commercial movement into a Member State from
another Member State or from a territory or a third
country, and regarding the rules on the format, layout
(d) ‘authorised person’ means any natural person who has auth
and languages of the declarations to be signed, this Regu
orisation in writing from the owner to carry out the non-
lation should enter into force on the day of its
commercial movement of the pet animal on behalf of the
publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,
owner;
HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
(e) ‘transponder’ means a read-only passive radio frequency
identification device;
CHAPTER I
(f) ‘identification document’ means a document drawn up in
GENERAL PROVISIONS
accordance with the model set out in implementing acts to
Article 1
be adopted pursuant to this Regulation, that enables the pet
animal to be clearly identified and its health status to be
Subject matter
checked for compliance with this Regulation;
This Regulation lays down the animal health requirements
applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals
and the rules for compliance checks on such movement.
(g) ‘authorised veterinarian’ means any veterinarian who has
been authorised by the competent authority to carry out
specific tasks in accordance with this Regulation or with
acts adopted pursuant to this Regulation;
Article 2
Scope
(h) ‘official veterinarian’ means any veterinarian appointed by
1. This
Regulation
shall
apply
to
the
non-commercial
the competent authority;
movement of pet animals into a Member State from another
Member State or from a territory or a third country.
(i) ‘documentary check’ means verification of the identification
document accompanying the pet animal;
2. This
Regulation
shall
apply
without
prejudice
to:
(j) ‘identity check’ means verification for consistency between
(a) Regulation (EC) No 338/97;
the identification document and the pet animal and where
appropriate, for the presence and conformity of the
marking;
(b) any national measures adopted, published and made
available to the public by Member States to restrict the
movement of certain species or breeds of pet animals on
(k) ‘travellers’ point of entry’ means any area designated by
the basis of considerations other than those relating to
Member States for the purposes of the checks referred to
animal health.
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Article 4
Article not later than 29 June 2018. The Commission shall,
where necessary, propose amendments to this Regulation on
General obligation
the basis of its report.
Non-commercial movement of pet animals that complies with
the animal health requirements laid down in this Regulation
shall not be prohibited, restricted or impeded on animal
CHAPTER II
health grounds other than those resulting from the application
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE NON-COMMERCIAL
of this Regulation.
MOVEMENT OF PET ANIMALS INTO A MEMBER STATE
FROM ANOTHER MEMBER STATE
Article 5
SECTION 1
Maximum number of pet animals
Pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
1. The
maximum
number
of
pet
animals
of
the
species
listed
Article 6
in Part A of Annex I which may accompany the owner or an
Conditions applicable to the non-commercial movement of
authorised person during a single non-commercial movement
pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
shall not exceed five.
Pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I shall not
be moved into a Member State from another Member State
2. By
way
of
derogation
from
paragraph
1,
the
maximum unless they fulfil the following conditions:
number of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
may exceed five if the following conditions are fulfilled:
(a) they are marked in accordance with Article 17(1);
(a) the non-commercial movement of pet animals is for the
(b) they have received an anti-rabies vaccination that complies
purpose of participating in competitions, exhibitions or
with the validity requirements set out in Annex III;
sporting events or in training for such events;
(c) they comply with any preventive health measures for
(b) the owner or the authorised person submits written
diseases or infections other than rabies adopted pursuant
evidence that the pet animals are registered either to
to Article 19(1);
attend an event referred to in point (a), or with an
association organising such events;
(d) they are accompanied by an identification document duly
completed and issued in accordance with Article 22.
(c) the pet animals are more than six months old.
Article 7
3. Member States may undertake standard spot checks to
Derogation from the anti-rabies vaccination condition
verify that the information submitted under point (b) of
for young pet animals of the species listed in Part A of
paragraph 2 is correct.
Annex I
1. Subject
to
paragraph
2,
Member
States
may,
by
way
of
4. Where
the
maximum
number
of
pet
animals
referred
to
in derogation from point (b) of Article 6, authorise the non-
paragraph 1 is exceeded and the conditions referred to in
commercial movement into their territory from another
paragraph 2 are not fulfilled, those pet animals shall comply
Member State of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of
with the animal health requirements laid down in Directive
Annex I, which are:
92/65/EEC for the species concerned and Member States shall
ensure that those animals are subject to the veterinary checks
provided for in Directives 90/425/EEC or 91/496/EEC, as
(a) either less than 12 weeks old and have not received an anti-
appropriate.
rabies vaccination; or
(b) between 12 and 16 weeks old and have received an anti-
5. In
order
to
prevent
commercial
movement
of
pet
animals
rabies vaccination, but do not yet meet the validity
of the species listed in Part B of Annex I from being fraudu
requirements referred to in point 2(e) of Annex III.
lently disguised as non-commercial movement, the Commission
shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with
Article 39 laying down rules setting the maximum number of
2. The
authorisation
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
may
be
pet animals of those species that may accompany the owner or
granted only if:
an authorised person during a single non-commercial
movement.
(a) either the owner or the authorised person provides a signed
declaration that from birth until the time of the non-
6. The
Commission
shall
submit
a
report
to
the
European
commercial movement the pet animals have had no
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(b) the pet animals are accompanied by their mother, on whom
(d) the application of the derogation from point (b) of Article 6
they still depend, and from the identification document
shall be justified and proportionate to the risks to public or
accompanying their mother it can be established that,
animal health associated with the direct non-commercial
before their birth, the mother received an anti-rabies vacci
movement from one of the applicant Member States to
nation which complied with the validity requirements set
the other or part of its territory of non-vaccinated pet
out in Annex III.
animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I.
3. The
Commission
may,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act, The joint application shall contain adequate, reliable and scien
adopt rules on the format, layout and languages of the declar
tifically validated information.
ations referred to in point (a) of paragraph 2 of this Article.
That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the
examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
4. The
Commission
shall,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act,
remove Member States from the list referred to in paragraph 2
for the whole or part of their territories should any change in
Article 8
the particulars specified in paragraph 3 no longer support the
application of the derogation.
Derogation from the anti-rabies vaccination condition for
pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
1. By way of derogation from point (b) of Article 6, the
5. The
implementing
acts
referred
to
in
paragraphs
2
and
4
direct non-commercial movement between Member States or
shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure
parts thereof, of pet animals of the species listed in Part A of
referred to in Article 41(2).
Annex I that have not been vaccinated against rabies, may be
authorised in accordance with the procedure referred to in
paragraph 2 upon a joint application by the Member States
concerned.
6. On
duly
justified
imperative
grounds
of
urgency
relating
to risks to public or animal health, the Commission shall adopt
immediately applicable implementing acts updating the list of
Member States or parts thereof referred to in paragraph 2 of
2. The
Commission
shall,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act, this Article in accordance with the procedure referred to in
adopt a list of Member States that are authorised to conclude
Article 41(3).
mutual agreements to derogate from point (b) of Article 6 in
accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article. That list shall set
out the parts of those Member States for which the derogation
may apply.
SECTION 2
Pet animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I
Article 9
3. In order to be included in the list referred to in paragraph
2, the Member States interested in such a mutual agreement
Conditions applicable to the non-commercial movement of
shall submit a joint application to the Commission, including
pet animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I
details of the draft agreement, by which they can demonstrate,
taking into account the procedures in the Terrestrial Animal
1. Insofar
as
the
Commission
has
adopted
a
delegated
act
Health Code of the World Organisation for Animal Health
pursuant to Article 19(1) with regard to pet animals of one of
(OIE) for self-declaration as to the freedom of a country or
the species listed in Part B of Annex I, the non-commercial
zone from rabies, that they fulfil at least the following
movement of pet animals of that species into a Member State
conditions:
from another Member State shall be subject to compliance with
the conditions laid down in paragraph 2 of this Article.
(a) the applicant Member States shall have in operation
ongoing surveillance and reporting systems with regard to
2. Pet
animals
of
the
species
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
may
rabies;
be moved into a Member State from another Member State only
if they fulfil the following conditions:
(b) the applicant Member States, or the parts of their territory
for which the application is made, shall have been free of
(a) they are marked or described according to the requirements
rabies and rabies shall not be known to have been estab
adopted pursuant to Article 17(2);
lished in wild animals in the territory of the Member States
concerned, or parts thereof, for at least the two years prior
to the joint application on the basis of the systems referred
(b) they comply with any preventive health measures for
to in point (a);
diseases or infections other than rabies adopted pursuant
to Article 19(1);
(c) the applicant Member States shall have in place efficient and
effective control measures to prevent the introduction into
(c) they are accompanied by an identification document duly
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3. Pending the adoption of the relevant delegated acts
(a) the owner or the authorised person has applied in advance
referred to in paragraph 1, Member States may apply national
for a permit and the Member State has granted such a
rules to the non-commercial movement of pet animals of the
permit; and
species listed in Part B of Annex I into their territory from
another Member State, provided that such rules are:
(b) the dogs undergo compliance checks in accordance with
(a) applied proportionately to the risk to public or animal
Article 34(2) at a place designated by the competent
health associated with the non-commercial movement of
authority for that purpose and in accordance with the
the pet animals of those species; and
arrangements set out in the permit referred to in point (a)
of this paragraph.
(b) not stricter than those applied to trade in animals of those
species in accordance with Directives 92/65/EEC or
2006/88/EC.
Article 11
Derogation from the anti-rabies vaccination condition
for young pet animals of the species listed in Part A of
CHAPTER III
Annex I
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE NON-COMMERCIAL
1. Subject
to
paragraph
2,
by
way
of
derogation
from
point
MOVEMENT OF PET ANIMALS INTO A MEMBER STATE
(b) of Article 10(1), Member States may authorise the non-
FROM A TERRITORY OR A THIRD COUNTRY
commercial movement into their territory from territories or
third countries listed pursuant to Article 13(1) or (2) of pet
SECTION 1
animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I, which are:
Pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
Article 10
Conditions applicable to the non-commercial movement of
(a) either less than 12 weeks old and have not received an anti-
pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
rabies vaccination; or
1. Pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I shall
not be moved into a Member State from a territory or a third
country unless they fulfil the following conditions:
(b) between 12 and 16 weeks old and have received an anti-
rabies vaccination, but do not yet meet the validity
requirements referred to in point 2(e) of Annex III.
(a) they are marked in accordance with Article 17(1);
(b) they have received an anti-rabies vaccination that complies
2. The
authorisation
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
may
be
with the validity requirements set out in Annex III;
granted only if:
(c) they have undergone a rabies antibody titration test that
complies with the validity requirements set out in Annex IV;
(a) either the owner or the authorised person provides a signed
declaration that from birth until the time of the non-
commercial movement the pet animals have had no
contact with wild animals of species susceptible to rabies; or
(d) they comply with any preventive health measures for
diseases or infections other than rabies adopted pursuant
to Article 19(1);
(b) the pet animals are accompanied by their mother, on whom
they still depend, and from the identification document
(e) they are accompanied by an identification document duly
accompanying their mother it can be established that,
completed and issued in accordance with Article 26.
before their birth, the mother received an anti-rabies vacci
nation which complied with the validity requirements set
out in Annex III.
2. Pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I may
be moved into a Member State from a territory or a third
country other than those listed pursuant to Article 13(1) only
through a travellers’ point of entry listed as required pursuant to
3. The
subsequent
non-commercial
movement
into
another
Article 34(3).
Member State of pet animals referred to in paragraph 1 of this
Article shall be prohibited, except where they are moved in
accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 6 or
3. By
way
of
derogation
from
paragraph
2,
Member
States where they have been authorised to be moved in accordance
may authorise registered military or search-and-rescue dogs to
with Article 7 and the Member State of destination has also
move through a point of entry other than a travellers’ point of
authorised the movement into its territory from territories or
entry provided that:
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4. The
Commission
may,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act, (a) the notification of cases of rabies to the competent auth
adopt rules on the format, layout and languages of the declar
orities is obligatory;
ations referred to in point (a) of paragraph 2 of this Article.
That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the
examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
(b) an effective surveillance system for rabies has been in place
for at least two years prior to the application, a minimum
requirement of which is an on-going early detection
Article 12
programme to ensure investigation and reporting of
animals suspected of having rabies;
Derogation from the antibody titration test condition for
pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
1. By
way
of
derogation
from
point
(c)
of
Article
10(1),
the (c) the structure and organisation of their veterinary and
antibody titration test shall not be required for pet animals of
control services, and the powers of such services, the super
the species listed in Part A of Annex I that are being moved
vision to which they are subject and the means at their
into a Member State from a territory or a third country listed
disposal, including staff and laboratory capacity, are
pursuant to Article 13(1) or (2):
sufficient to:
(a) either directly;
(i) apply and enforce national legislation on the non-
commercial movement of pet animals effectively; and
(b) following residency exclusively in one or more of those
territories or third countries; or
(ii) guarantee the validity of the identification documents in
the format provided for in Article 25 and issued in
accordance with Article 26;
(c) after transit through a territory or a third country other
than those listed pursuant to Article 13(1) or (2),
(d) rules on the prevention and control of rabies are in force
provided that the owner or authorised person provides a
and implemented effectively to minimise the risk of
signed declaration that during such transit the pet animals
infection of pet animals, including rules on imports of pet
have had no contact with animals of species susceptible to
animals from other countries or territories, and where
rabies and remain secured within a means of transport or
appropriate, on:
within the perimeter of an international airport.
(i) the control of the stray dog and cat population;
2. The
Commission
may,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act,
adopt rules on the format, layout and languages of the declar
ations referred to in point (c) of paragraph 1 of this Article.
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with
(ii) the vaccination of domestic animals against rabies, in
the examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
particular where rabies is present in vampire bats; and
(iii) the control and eradication of rabies in wildlife;
Article 13
Establishment of a list of territories and third countries
1. The
Commission
shall,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act, (e) rules are in force on the licensing and marketing of anti-
adopt a list of territories and third countries which have made
rabies vaccines.
an application for entry on the list in which they demonstrate
that for pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I,
they apply rules, the content and effect of which are the same as
3. The
implementing
acts
referred
to
in
paragraphs
1
and
2
those laid down in Section 1 of Chapter II, this Section and
of this Article shall be adopted in accordance with the exam
Section 2 of Chapter VI and where applicable the rules adopted
ination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
pursuant to those rules.
On duly justified imperative grounds of urgency relating to risks
2. The
Commission
shall,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act, to public or animal health, the Commission shall adopt
adopt a list of territories and third countries which have made
immediately applicable implementing acts updating the list of
an application for entry on the list in which they demonstrate
territories or third countries referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2
that for pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I,
of this Article in accordance with the procedure referred to in
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SECTION 2
those laid down in Section 2 of Chapter II, this Section and
Section 2 of Chapter VI and where applicable the rules adopted
Pet animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I
pursuant to those rules.
Article 14
Conditions applicable to the non-commercial movement of
SECTION 3
pet animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I
Derogation from the conditions on the non-commercial
1. Insofar
as
the
Commission
has
adopted
a
delegated
act
movement of pet animals
pursuant to Article 19(1) with regard to pet animals of one of
the species listed in Part B of Annex I, the non-commercial
Article 16
movement of pet animals of that species into a Member State
Derogation from the conditions applicable to the non-
from a territory or a third country shall be subject to
commercial movement of pet animals between certain
compliance with the conditions laid down in paragraph 2 of
countries and territories
this Article.
By way of derogation from Articles 10 and 14, the non-
commercial movement of pet animals between the following
2. Pet
animals
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
may
be
moved
into countries and territories may continue under the conditions
a Member State from a territory or a third country only if they
laid down by the national rules of those countries and terri
fulfil the following conditions:
tories:
(a) San Marino and Italy;
(a) they are marked or described according to the requirements
adopted pursuant to Article 17(2);
(b) the Vatican and Italy;
(b) they comply with any preventive health measures for
diseases or infections other than rabies adopted pursuant
(c) Monaco and France;
to Article 19(1);
(d) Andorra and France;
(c) they are accompanied by an identification document duly
completed and issued in accordance with Article 31;
(e) Andorra and Spain;
(d) they enter through a travellers’ point of entry when coming
(f) Norway and Sweden;
from a territory or a third country other than those listed
pursuant to Article 15.
(g) Faeroe Islands and Denmark;
3. Pending the adoption of the relevant delegated acts
referred to in paragraph 1, Member States may apply national
(h) Greenland and Denmark.
rules to the non-commercial movement of pet animals of the
species listed in Part B of Annex I into their territory from a
territory or a third country, provided that such rules are:
CHAPTER IV
MARKING AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH MEASURES
(a) applied proportionately to the risk to public or animal
SECTION 1
health associated with the non-commercial movement of
Marking
the pet animals of those species; and
Article 17
Marking of pet animals
(b) not stricter than those applied to imports of animals of
those species in accordance with Directives 92/65/EEC or
1. Pet
animals
of
the
species
listed
in
Part
A
of
Annex
I
shall
2006/88/EC.
be marked by the implantation of a transponder or by a clearly
readable tattoo applied before 3 July 2011.
Article 15
Where the transponder referred to in the first subparagraph
Establishment of a list of territories and third countries
does not comply with the technical requirements set out in
Annex II, the owner or the authorised person shall provide
The Commission may, by means of an implementing act, adopt
the means necessary for reading that transponder at the time
a list of territories and third countries which have demonstrated
of any verification of the marking provided for in Article 22(1)
that for pet animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I,
and (2), and Article 26, and the identity checks provided for in
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2. Pet animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I shall
(a) rules for the categorisation of Member States or parts
be marked or described taking into account the specificities of
thereof according to their animal health status and their
each species, in such a manner that a link between the pet
surveillance and reporting systems with regard to certain
animal and its corresponding identification document is
diseases or infections other than rabies;
ensured.
(b) the conditions that Member States are to fulfil in order to
In view of the diversity of species listed in Part B of Annex I,
remain eligible for the application of the preventive health
the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in
measures referred to in paragraph 2;
accordance with Article 39 concerning such species-specific
requirements for marking or describing pet animals of those
species, taking into account any relevant national requirements.
(c) the conditions for applying and documenting the preventive
health measures referred to in paragraph 2 prior to the non-
commercial movement of pet animals;
Article 18
Qualifications required for implanting transponders in pet
(d) the conditions for granting derogations in certain specified
animals
circumstances from the application of the preventive health
Where a Member State intends to allow the implantation of
measures referred to in paragraph 2.
transponders by a person other than a veterinarian, it shall
lay down rules on the minimum qualifications that such
persons are required to have.
Article 20
List of Member States or parts thereof referred to in
point (a) of Article 19(3)
SECTION 2
The Commission may, by means of an implementing act, adopt
Preventive health measures for diseases or infections other
lists of Member States or parts of the territory of Member States
than rabies
that comply with the rules for the categorisation of Member
States or parts thereof referred to in point (a) of Article 19(3).
Article 19
That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the
examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
Preventive health measures and conditions for their

application
1. Where
preventive
health
measures
are
necessary
for
the
protection of public health or the health of pet animals for
CHAPTER V
controlling diseases or infections other than rabies that are
IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
likely to be spread due to the movement of those pet
animals, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt
SECTION 1
delegated acts in accordance with Article 39 concerning
Identification documents for the non-commercial movement
species-specific preventive health measures for such diseases
into a Member State from another Member State of pet
or infections.
animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
Article 21
Format and content of the identification document referred
Where, in the event of risks to public or animal health,
to in point (d) of Article 6
imperative grounds of urgency so require, the procedure
provided for in Article 40 shall apply to delegated acts
1. The
identification
document
referred
to
in
point
(d)
of
adopted pursuant to this paragraph.
Article 6 shall be in the format of a passport in accordance
with the model to be adopted pursuant to paragraph 2 of this
Article and shall contain entries for the insertion of the
following information:
2. The
species-specific
preventive
health
measures
authorised
by a delegated act adopted pursuant to paragraph 1 shall be
based on adequate, reliable and validated scientific information
and applied proportionately to the risk to public or animal
(a) the location of the transponder or the tattoo and either the
health associated with the non-commercial movement of pet
date of application or the date of reading of the transponder
animals likely to be affected by diseases or infections other
or the tattoo, as well as the alphanumeric code displayed by
than rabies.
the transponder or the tattoo;
(b) the name, species, breed, sex, colour, date of birth as stated
3. The
delegated
acts
provided
for
in
paragraph
1
may
also
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(c) the name and contact information of the owner;
2. After verifying that the pet animal is marked in
accordance with Article 17(1), an authorised veterinarian shall
complete the relevant entries of the identification document
with the information referred to in points (d), (f), (g) and (h)
(d) the name, contact information and signature of the auth
of Article 21(1), thus certifying compliance with the conditions
orised veterinarian issuing or completing the identification
set out in points (b) and (c) of Article 6 and, where applicable,
document;
in point (b)(ii) of Article 27.
(e) the signature of the owner;
Notwithstanding the first subparagraph, the entry on the
information referred to in point (h) of Article 21(1) may be
completed by a veterinarian other than an authorised
(f) details of the anti-rabies vaccination;
veterinarian if so permitted by the delegated act adopted
pursuant to Article 19(1).
(g) the date of blood sampling for the rabies antibody titration
test;
3. The
authorised
veterinarian
issuing
the
identification
document shall keep records of the information referred to in
points (a) to (c) of Article 21(1) and in Article 21(3) for a
(h) compliance with any preventive health measures for diseases
minimum period to be determined by the competent authority,
or infections other than rabies;
but which shall not be less than three years.
(i) other relevant information regarding the health status of the
4. Where
necessary,
compliance
with
the
conditions
referred
pet animal.
to in paragraph 2 of this Article may be documented in more
than one identification document in the format provided for in
Article 21(1).
2. The
Commission
shall
adopt
an
implementing
act
laying
down the model referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article as
well as requirements concerning the languages, layout and
Article 23
security features of the passport referred to in that paragraph,
and the rules necessary for the transition to the model of that
Distribution of blank identification documents
passport. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance
1. Competent
authorities
shall
ensure
that
blank
identifi
with the examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
cation documents are distributed only to authorised veter
inarians and that their name and contact information are
recorded with reference to the number referred to in
3. The
passport
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
shall
bear
a Article 21(3).
number consisting of the ISO code of the Member State of
issue, followed by a unique alphanumeric code.
2. The
records
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
shall
be
kept
for
a
minimum period to be determined by the competent authority,
Article 22
but which shall not be less than three years.
Issuing and completing the identification document
referred to in point (d) of Article 6
1. The
identification
document
referred
to
in
point
(d)
of
Article 24
Article 6 shall be issued by an authorised veterinarian after:
Derogation from the format of the identification document
provided for in Article 21(1)
1. By way of derogation from Article 21(1), Member States
(a) he has verified that the pet animal is marked in accordance
shall authorise the non-commercial movement into a Member
with Article 17(1);
State from another Member State of pet animals of the species
listed in part A of Annex I accompanied by the identification
document issued in accordance with Article 26.
(b) he has duly completed the relevant entries in the identifi
cation document with the information mentioned in points
(a) to (d) of Article 21(1); and
2. Where
necessary,
compliance
with
the
requirements
referred to in point (c) of Article 6 shall be documented in
the identification document referred to in paragraph 1, after
(c) the owner has signed the identification document.
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SECTION 2
paragraph. That implementing act shall be adopted in
accordance with the examination procedure referred to in
Identification documents for the non-commercial movement
Article 41(2).
into a Member State from a territory or a third country of
pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I
Article 25
3. A written declaration signed by the owner or the auth
orised person confirming that the movement of the pet animal
Format and content of the identification document referred
into the Union is a non-commercial movement shall be part of
to in point (e) of Article 10(1)
the identification document referred to in point (e) of
1. The
identification
document
referred
to
in
point
(e)
of Article 10(1).
Article 10(1) shall be in the format of an animal health
certificate in accordance with the model to be adopted
pursuant to paragraph 2 of this Article and shall contain
Article 26
entries for the insertion of the following information:
Issuing and completing the identification document
referred to in point (e) of Article 10(1)
(a) the location of the transponder or the tattoo and either the
The identification document referred to in point (e) of
date of application or the date of reading of the transponder
Article 10(1) shall be issued either by an official veterinarian
or the tattoo, as well as the alphanumeric code displayed by
of the territory or third country of dispatch on the basis of
the transponder or the tattoo;
supporting documentation, or by an authorised veterinarian
and subsequently endorsed by the competent authority of the
territory or third country of dispatch, after the issuing veterin
(b) the species, breed, date of birth as stated by the owner, sex
arian:
and colour of the pet animal;
(a) has verified that the pet animal is marked in accordance
(c) a unique certificate reference number;
with Article 17(1); and
(d) the name and contact information of the owner or the
(b) has duly completed the relevant entries of the identification
authorised person;
document with the information referred to in points (a) to
(h) of Article 25(1), thus certifying compliance with the
conditions set out in point (a) of Article 10(1), and where
(e) the name, contact information and signature of the official
applicable points (b), (c) and (d) of Article 10(1).
or authorised veterinarian issuing the identification
document;
Article 27
Derogation from the format of the identification document
(f) details of the anti-rabies vaccination;
provided for in Article 25(1)
By way of derogation from Article 25(1), Member States shall
(g) the date of blood sampling for the rabies antibody titration
authorise the non-commercial movement into their territory of
test;
pet animals of the species listed in Part A of Annex I accom
panied by the identification document issued in accordance with
Article 22 where:
(h) compliance with any preventive health measures for diseases
or infections other than rabies;
(a) the identification document has been issued in one of the
territories or third countries listed pursuant to Article 13(1);
(i) the name and the signature of the representative of the
or
endorsing competent authority;
(b) such pet animals enter a Member State, after movement to
(j) the name, signature and contact information of the repre
or transit through a territory or a third country from a
sentative of the competent authority carrying out the checks
Member State, and the identification document was
referred to in Article 34 and the date of these checks;
completed and issued by an authorised veterinarian
certifying that, before leaving the Union, the pet animals:
(k) other relevant information regarding the health status of the
pet animal.
(i) received the anti-rabies vaccination provided for in point
(b) of Article 10(1); and
2. The
Commission
shall
adopt
an
implementing
act
laying
down the model referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article as
(ii) underwent the rabies antibody titration test provided for
well as requirements concerning the languages, the layout and
in point (c) of Article 10(1), except in the case of the
the validity of the animal health certificate referred to in that
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(c) the owner has signed the identification document.
Identification documents for the non-commercial movement
into a Member State from another Member State of pet
animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I
2. After verifying that the pet animal is marked or described
in accordance with Article 17(2), an authorised veterinarian
Article 28
shall complete the relevant entries of the identification
Format and content of the identification document referred
document referred to in point (c) of Article 9(2) with the
to in point (c) of Article 9(2)
information referred to in points (d) and (f) of Article 28(1),
thus certifying compliance with the conditions set out in point
1. The
Commission
may,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act, (b) of Article 9(2), where applicable.
adopt a model of the identification document referred to in
point (c) of Article 9(2) which shall contain entries for the
insertion of the following information:
SECTION 4
Identification documents for the non-commercial movement
(a) the characteristics of the mark or the description of the pet
into a Member State from a territory or a third country of
animal as provided for in Article 17(2);
pet animals of the species listed in Part B of Annex I
Article 30
(b) the species and, where relevant, the breed, the date of birth
Format and content of the identification document referred
as stated by the owner, sex and colour of the pet animal;
to in point (c) of Article 14(2)
1. The
Commission
may,
by
means
of
an
implementing
act,
(c) the name and contact information of the owner;
adopt a model of the identification document referred to in
point (c) of Article 14(2) which shall contain entries for the
insertion of the following information:
(d) the name, contact information and signature of the auth
orised veterinarian issuing or completing the identification
document;
(a) the characteristics of the mark or the description of the pet
animal as provided for in Article 17(2);
(e) the signature of the owner;
(b) the species and, where relevant, the breed, date of birth as
stated by the owner, sex and colour of the pet animal;
(f) details of any preventive health measures for diseases or
infections other than rabies;
(c) the name and contact information of the owner or the
(g) other relevant information regarding the health status of the
authorised person;
pet animal.
(d) the name, contact information and signature of the issuing
2. The
implementing
act
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
of
this
official or authorised veterinarian;
Article shall also lay down requirements concerning the
languages, layout, validity or security features of the identifi
cation document referred to in that paragraph. That imple
menting act shall be adopted in accordance with the exam
(e) a unique certificate reference number;
ination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
(f) details of any preventive health measures for diseases or
Article 29
infections other than rabies;
Issuing and completing the identification document
referred to in point (c) of Article 9(2)
(g) the name and the signature of the representative of the
1. The
identification
document
referred
to
in
point
(c)
of
endorsing competent authority;
Article 9(2) shall be issued by an authorised veterinarian after:
(a) he has verified that the pet animal is marked or described in
(h) the name, signature and contact information of the repre
accordance with Article 17(2);
sentative of the competent authority carrying out the checks
referred to in Article 34 and the date of these checks;
(b) he has duly completed the relevant entries with the
information referred to in points (a) to (d) of Article 28(1);
(i) other relevant information regarding the health status of the
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2. The
implementing
act
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
of
this
(i) at a place approved by the competent authority; and
Article shall also lay down requirements concerning the
languages, layout and validity of the identification document
referred to in that paragraph. That implementing act shall be
adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred
(ii) in accordance with the arrangements set out in the
to in Article 41(2).
permit.
3. A written declaration signed by the owner or the auth
2. The
permit
referred
to
in
point
(a)
of
paragraph
1
may
orised person confirming that the movement of the pet animal
include an authorisation for transiting through another Member
into the Union is a non-commercial movement shall be part of
State provided that the Member State of transit has given its
the identification document referred to in point (c) of
prior agreement to the Member State of destination.
Article 14(2).
Article 31
SECTION 2
Issuing and completing the identification document
General conditions regarding compliance
referred to in point (c) of Article 14(2)
Article 33
The identification document referred to in point (c) of
Documentary and identity checks to be carried out in
Article 14(2) shall be issued either by an official veterinarian
respect of non-commercial movement of pet animals into
of the territory or third country of dispatch on the basis of
a Member State from another Member State or a territory
supporting documentation, or by an authorised veterinarian
or a third country listed pursuant to Article 13(1) and
and subsequently endorsed by the competent authority of the
Article 15
territory or third country of dispatch after the issuing veterin
arian:
1. Without prejudice to Article 16 and in order to verify
compliance with Chapter II, Member States shall carry out docu
mentary and identity checks in a non-discriminatory way on pet
(a) has verified that the pet animal is marked or described in
animals that are subject to non-commercial movement into
accordance with Article 17(2); and
their territory from another Member State or from a territory
or a third country listed pursuant to Article 13(1) and, where
applicable, Article 15.
(b) has duly completed the relevant entries of the identification
document with the information referred to in points (a) to
(f) of Article 30(1), thus certifying compliance with the
2. At
the
time
of
any
non-commercial
movement
into
a
conditions set out in points (a) and (b) of Article 14(2)
Member State from another Member State or a territory or a
where applicable.
third country listed pursuant to Article 13(1) and, where appli
cable, Article 15, the owner or the authorised person shall, at
the request of the competent authority responsible for the
CHAPTER VI
checks provided for in paragraph 1 of this Article:
COMMON PROVISIONS
SECTION 1
(a) present the identification document of the pet animal
Derogation for the non-commercial movement of pet animals
required under this Regulation which demonstrates
into Member States
compliance with the requirements for such movement; and
Article 32
Derogation from the conditions of Articles 6, 9, 10 and 14
(b) make the pet animal available for those checks.
1. By way of derogation from the conditions provided for in
Articles 6, 9, 10 and 14, Member States may, in exceptional
situations, authorise the non-commercial movement into their
Article 34
territory of pet animals which do not comply with the
conditions laid down in those Articles provided that:
Documentary and identity checks to be carried out in
respect of non-commercial movement from a territory or
a third country other than those listed pursuant to
(a) a prior application for a permit has been made by the
Article 13(1) or Article 15
owner and the Member State of destination has granted
1. In order to verify compliance with Chapter III, the
such a permit;
competent authority of a Member State shall carry out docu
mentary and identity checks at the travellers’ point of entry on
pet animals that are subject to non-commercial movement into
(b) the pet animals are isolated under official supervision for
that Member State from a territory or a third country other
the time necessary for them to fulfil those conditions and
than those listed pursuant to Article 13(1) and, where appli
not exceeding six months:
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2. The
owner
or
the
authorised
person
shall,
at
the
time
of 2. Where
the
non-commercial
movement
of
pet
animals
into
entry into a Member State from a territory or a third country
the Union is refused by the competent authority, the pet
other than those listed pursuant to Article 13(1) and, where
animals shall be isolated under official control pending:
applicable, Article 15, contact the competent authority present
at the point of entry for the purpose of the checks referred to in
paragraph 1 and shall:
(a) either their return to their country or territory of dispatch;
or
(a) present the identification document of the pet animal
required under this Regulation which demonstrates
compliance with the requirements for such movement; and
(b) the adoption of any other administrative decision
concerning those pet animals.
(b) make the pet animal available for those checks.
3. The
measures
referred
to
in
paragraphs
1
and
2
shall
be
3. Member States shall draw up and keep up to date a list of
applied at the expense of the owner and without the possibility
travellers’ points of entry.
of any financial compensation for the owner or the authorised
person.
4. Member States shall ensure that the competent authority
that they have designated to carry out the checks provided for
Article 36
in paragraph 1:
Safeguard measures
1. Where
rabies
or
a
disease
or
an
infection
other
than
rabies
(a) is fully informed of the rules laid down in Chapter III and
occurs or spreads in a Member State, a territory or a third
the officials of the competent authority have the necessary
country, and is liable to represent a serious threat to public
training to implement them;
or animal health, the Commission may, acting on its own
initiative or at the request of a Member State, adopt one of
the following measures, by means of an implementing act,
(b) keeps records of the total number of checks that have been
without delay and depending on the gravity of the situation:
carried out and of instances of non-compliance revealed
during those checks; and
(a) suspend the non-commercial movement or transit of pet
(c) documents the checks that have been carried out in the
animals from all or part of the territory of the Member
relevant entry of the identification document where such
State or territory or third country concerned;
documentation is necessary for the purposes of non-
commercial movement into other Member States as
provided for in Article 24(1).
(b) lay down special conditions in respect of the non-
commercial movement of pet animals from all or part of
the Member State or territory or third country concerned.
Article 35
Actions in case of non-compliance revealed during the
checks provided for in Articles 33 and 34
Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with
1. Where
the
checks
provided
for
in
Articles
33
and
34 the examination procedure referred to in Article 41(2).
reveal that a pet animal does not comply with the conditions
laid down in Chapters II or III, the competent authority shall
decide, after consultation with the official veterinarian and,
where necessary, with the owner or the authorised person, to:
2. On
duly
justified
imperative
grounds
of
urgency
to
contain or address a serious risk to public or animal health,
the Commission shall adopt immediately applicable imple
menting acts in accordance with the procedure referred to in
(a) return the pet animal to its country or territory of dispatch;
Article 41(3).
(b) isolate the pet animal under official control for the time
necessary for it to comply with the conditions laid down
Article 37
in Chapter II or III; or
Information obligations
1. Member
States
shall
provide
the
public
with
clear
and
(c) as a last resort where its return is not possible or isolation is
easily accessible information concerning the animal health
not practical, put the pet animal down in accordance with
requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of
applicable national rules relating to the protection of pet
pet animals and the rules for compliance checks on such
animals at the time of killing.
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2. The
information
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
shall
in b) the information referred to in points (b), (d) and (e) of
particular include the following:
paragraph (2) of this Article, and the information made
available to the public as referred to in point (b) of
Article 2(2) in additional languages, as appropriate.
(a) the qualifications required for the persons carrying out the
implantation of the transponder provided for in Article 18;
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Procedural provisions
(b) the authorisation to derogate from the anti-rabies vacci
Article 38
nation condition for young pet animals of the species
Amendments to Annexes
listed in Part A of Annex I as provided for in Articles 7
and 11;
In order to take into account technical progress, scientific devel
opments and the protection of public health or the health of
pet animals, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt
delegated acts in accordance with Article 39 to amend
(c) the conditions applicable to the non-commercial movement
Annexes II to IV.
into the Member States’ territory of pet animals:
Article 39
(i) which do not comply with Articles 6, 9, 10 or 14;
Exercise of the delegation
1. The
power
to
adopt
delegated
acts
is
conferred
on
the
Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.
(ii) which come from certain countries and territories under
conditions laid down by their national rules as provided
for in Article 16;
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in
Article 5(5), the second subparagraph of Article 17(2), the
first subparagraph of Article 19(1) and Article 38 shall be
conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from
(d) the list of travellers’ points of entry drawn up pursuant to
28 June 2013. The Commission shall draw up a report in
Article 34(3), including the competent authority designated
respect of the delegation of power not later than nine
to carry out the checks provided for in Article 34(4);
months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation
of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identical
duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council
opposes such extension not later than three months before
(e) the conditions applicable to the non-commercial movement
the end of each period.
into the Member States’ territory of pet animals of the
species listed in Part B of Annex I, laid down by their
national rules as provided for in Article 9(3) and
3. The
delegation
of
power
referred
to
in
Article
5(5),
the
Article 14(3);
second subparagraph of Article 17(2), the first subparagraph of
Article 19(1) and Article 38 may be revoked at any time by the
European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke
shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that
(f) information on anti-rabies vaccines for which the
decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of
competent authority of the Member States has granted a
the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a
marketing authorisation as provided for in point 1(b) of
later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any
Annex III, and in particular on the corresponding vacci
delegated acts already in force.
nation protocol.
4. As
soon
as
it
adopts
a
delegated
act,
the
Commission
shall
3. Member States shall establish internet-based pages
notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the
providing the information referred to in paragraph 1 and
Council.
communicate the internet address of those pages to the
Commission.
5. A
delegated
act
adopted
pursuant
to
Article
5(5),
the
second subparagraph of Article 17(2), the first subparagraph
of Article 19(1) and Article 38 shall enter into force only if
4. The
Commission
shall
assist
the
Member
States
in
making no objection has been expressed either by the European
that information available to the public by providing on its
Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months
internet page:
of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the
Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European
Parliament and the Council have both informed the
Commission that they will not object. That period shall be
a) the links to the internet-based information pages of the
extended by two months at the initiative of the European
Member States; and
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Article 40
CHAPTER VII
Urgency procedure
TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
1. Delegated
acts
adopted
under
this
Article
shall
enter
into
Article 43
force without delay and shall apply as long as no objection is
expressed in accordance with paragraph 2. The notification of a
Repeal
delegated act to the European Parliament and to the Council
1. Regulation
(EC)
No
998/2003
is
hereby
repealed,
with
the
shall state the reasons for the use of the urgency procedure.
exception of Section 2 of Part B and Part C of Annex II, which
remain in force until the entry into force of the implementing
acts adopted pursuant to Article 13(1) and (2) of this Regu
lation respectively.
2. Either the European Parliament or the Council may object
to a delegated act in accordance with the procedure referred to
in Article 39(5). In such a case, the Commission shall repeal the
References in this Regulation to the list in the implementing
act without delay following the notification of the decision to
acts adopted pursuant to Article 13(1) or (2) shall be construed
object by the European Parliament or by the Council.
as references to the list of third countries and territories set out
in Section 2 of Part B and in Part C of Annex II to Regulation
(EC) No 998/2003 respectively until the entry into force of
those implementing acts.
Article 41
Committee procedure
2. References
to
the
repealed
Regulation
shall
be
construed
1. The
Commission
shall
be
assisted
by
the
Standing as references to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance
Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health established
with the correlation table in Annex V.
by Article 58 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European
Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down
the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing
3. The
repeal
of
Regulation
(EC)
No
998/2003
shall
be
the European Food Safety Authority and laying down
without prejudice to the maintenance in force of Commission
procedures in matters of food safety ( 1 ). That committee shall
Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1152/2011 of 14 July 2011
be a committee within the meaning of Regulation (EU)
supplementing Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European
No 182/2011.
Parliament and of the Council as regards preventive health
measures for the control of Echinococcus multilocularis infection
in dogs ( 2 ), which was adopted pursuant to the second
subparagraph of Article 5(1) of that Regulation.
2. Where
reference
is
made
to
this
paragraph,
Article
5
of
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply. Where the opinion
of the committee is to be obtained by written procedure, that
Article 44
procedure shall be terminated without result when, within the
time-limit for delivery of the opinion, the chair of the
Transitional measures regarding identification documents
committee so decides or a simple majority of committee
members so requests.
1. By
way
of
derogation
from
Article
21(1),
the
identification
document referred to in point (d) of Article 6 shall be deemed
to comply with this Regulation where it was:
3. Where
reference
is
made
to
this
paragraph,
Article
8
of
Regulation (EU) No 182/2011, in conjunction with Article 5
(a) drawn up in accordance with the model passport established
thereof, shall apply.
by Decision 2003/803/EC; and
(b) issued before 29 December 2014.
Article 42
Penalties
2.
By way of derogation from Article 25(1) and Article 27(a),
The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties
the identification document referred to in point (e) of
applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take
Article 10(1) shall be deemed to comply with this Regulation
all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented.
where it was:
The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate
and dissuasive.
(a) drawn up in accordance with the model certificate set out in
Annex II to Decision 2011/874/EU, or where relevant, the
model passport established by Decision 2003/803/EC; and
The Member States shall notify those provisions and any
subsequent amendments affecting them to the Commission
without delay.
(b) issued before 29 December 2014.
( 1 ) OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.
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Article 45
Entry into force and applicability
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
It shall apply from 29 December 2014.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Strasbourg, 12 June 2013.
For the European Parliament
For the Council
The President
The President
M. SCHULZ
L. CREIGHTON

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ANNEX I
Species of pet animals
PART A
Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)
Cats (Felis silvestris catus)
Ferrets (Mustela putorius furo)
PART B
Invertebrates (except bees and bumble bees covered by Article 8 of Directive 92/65/EEC and molluscs and crustaceans
referred to respectively in points (e)(ii) and (e)(iii) of Article 3(1) of Directive 2006/88/EC).
Ornamental aquatic animals as defined in point (k) of Article 3 of Directive 2006/88/EC and excluded from the scope of
that Directive by point (a) of Article 2(1) thereof.
Amphibia
Reptiles
Birds: specimens of avian species other than those referred to in Article 2 of Directive 2009/158/EC.
Mammals: rodents and rabbits other than those intended for food production and defined under ‘lagomorphs’ in Annex I
to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.
ANNEX II
Technical requirements for transponders
The transponders must:
(a) comply with ISO Standard 11784 and apply HDX or FDX-B technology; and
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ANNEX III
Validity requirements for anti-rabies vaccinations
1. The anti-rabies vaccine must:
(a) be a vaccine other than a live modified vaccine and fall within one of the following categories:
(i) an inactivated vaccine of at least one antigenic unit per dose (recommendation from the World Health
Organisation); or
(ii) a recombinant vaccine expressing the immunising glycoprotein of the rabies virus in a live virus vector;
(b) where it is administered in a Member State, it must have been granted a marketing authorisation in accordance
with:
(i) Article 5 of Directive 2001/82/EC; or
(ii) Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004;
(c) where it is administered in a territory or a third country, have been granted an approval or a licence by the
competent authority and meet at least the requirements laid down in the relevant part of the Chapter concerning
rabies in the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organisation for
Animal Health.
2. An anti-rabies vaccination must fulfil the following conditions:
(a) the vaccine was administered by an authorised veterinarian;
(b) the pet animal was at least 12 weeks old at the date on which the vaccine was administered;
(c) the date of administration of the vaccine is indicated by an authorised veterinarian or an official veterinarian in the
appropriate section of the identification document;
(d) the date of administration referred to in point (c) does not precede the date of application of the transponder or
tattoo or the date of reading of the transponder or the tattoo indicated in the appropriate section of the
identification document;
(e) the period of validity of the vaccination starts from the establishment of protective immunity, which shall not be
less than 21 days from the completion of the vaccination protocol required by the manufacturer for the primary
vaccination, and continues until the end of the period of protective immunity, as prescribed in the technical
specification of the marketing authorisation referred to in point 1(b) or the approval or licence referred to in point
1(c) for the anti-rabies vaccine in the Member State or territory or third country where the vaccine is administered.
The period of validity of the vaccination is indicated by an authorised veterinarian or an official veterinarian in the
appropriate section of the identification document;
(f) a revaccination must be considered a primary vaccination if it was not carried out within the period of validity
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ANNEX IV
Validity requirements for the rabies antibody titration test
1. The collection of the sample of blood necessary to carry out the rabies antibody titration test must be carried out and
documented by an authorised veterinarian in the appropriate section of the identification document;
2. The rabies antibody titration test:
(a) must be carried out on a sample collected at least 30 days after the date of vaccination and:
(i) not less than three months before the date of:
— the non-commercial movement from a territory or a third country other than those listed in the imple
menting acts adopted pursuant to Article 13(1) or (2), or
— the transit through such a territory or third country, where the conditions laid down in point (c) of
Article 12 are not fulfilled, or
(ii) before the pet animal left the Union for movement to or transit through a territory or a third country other
than those listed pursuant to Article 13(1) or (2); the identification document in the format provided for in
Article 21(1) must confirm that a rabies antibody titration test was carried out with a favourable result before
the date of movement;
(b) must measure a level of neutralising antibody to rabies virus in serum equal to or greater than 0,5 IU/ml and using
a method prescribed in the relevant part of the Chapter concerning rabies in the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and
Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of the World Organisation for Animal Health;
(c) must be performed in a laboratory approved in accordance with Article 3 of Decision 2000/258/EC;
(d) does not have to be renewed following a satisfactory result described in point (b), provided that the pet animal is
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ANNEX V
Correlation table referred to in Article 43(2)
Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 This
Regulation
Article 1 Article
1
First paragraph of Article 2 Article
2(1)
Second paragraph of Article 2 Point
(a)
of
Article
2(2)
Third paragraph of Article 2 Point
(b)
of
Article
2(2)
Point (a) of Article 3 Points
(a)
and
(b)
of
Article
3
Point (b) of Article 3 Point
(f)
of
Article
3
Point (c) of Article 3 Article
2(1)
First subparagraph of Article 4(1)
First subparagraph of Article 17(1)
Second subparagraph of Article 4(1) Second
subparagraph
of
Article
17(1)
Article 4(2)
—
Article 4(3)
—
Article 4(4)
—
Point (a) of Article 5(1) Point
(a)
of
Article
6
Point (b) of Article 5(1) Point
(d)
of
Article
6
Point (b)(i)Article 5(1) Point
(b)
of
Article
6
Point (b)(ii) of Article 5(1) Point
(c)
of
Article
6
Second subparagraph of Article 5(1) Article
19
Article 5(2) Article
7
Article 6
—
Article 7 Article
5(5),
Articles
9,
14
and
28
Article 8(1) Articles
10
and
12
Article 8(2) Article
10(1)(e)
and
Article
27
Point (a) of Article 8(3) Article
13(1)
Point (b) of Article 8(3) Article
16
Point (c) of Article 8(3) Article
11
Article 8(4) Article
25(1)
and
(2)
Article 9 Article
14
and
Article
30(1)
and
(2)
First subparagraph of Article 10 Article
13(2)
Second subparagraph of Article 10 Article
13(3)
First sentence of Article 11 Article
37(1)
Second sentence of Article 11 Point
(a)
of
Article
34(4)
Introductory phrase and point (a) of the first subparagraph Article 10(2) and Article 34(1)
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Regulation
Introductory phrase and point (b) of the first subparagraph Article 5(4)
of Article 12
Second subparagraph of Article 12 Article
34(3)
and
Article
37(2)(d)
Article 13 Article
34(3)
and
Article
37(2)(d)
First paragraph of Article 14 Point
(a)
of
Article
34(2)
Second paragraph of Article 14 Second
subparagraph
of
Article
17(1)
Third paragraph of Article 14 Article
35(1)
and
(3)
Fourth paragraph of Article 14 Article
35(2)
Article 15 Points
1
and
2(c)
of
Annex
IV
Article 16
—
First paragraph of Article 17
—
Second paragraph of Article 17 Article
21(1)
First paragraph of Article 18
—
Second paragraph of Article 18 Article
36
Article 19 Article
13(3)
and
Article
5(5)
Article 19a(1) and (2) Article
38
Article 19a(3)
—
Article 19b(1) Article
39(2)
Article 19b(2) Article
39(4)
Article 19b(3) Article
39(1)
Article 19c(1) and (3) Article
39(3)
Article 19c(2)
—
Article 19d(1) and Article 19d(2) Article
39(5)
Article 19d(3)
—
Articles 20 to 23
—
Article 24(1), (2) and (3) Article
41(1),
(2)
and
(3)
Article 24(4) and (5)
—
Article 25 Article
45
Annex I Annex
I
Annex Ia Annex
II
Annex Ib Annex
III
Part A and Section 1 of Part B of Annex II
—
Section 2 of Part B of Annex II Article
13(1)
Part C of Annex II Article
13(2)

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COMMISSION STATEMENT
Within the framework of the European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals ( 1 ), the
Commission will study the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices.
If the outcome of that study indicates health risks arising from those commercial practices, the Commission
will consider appropriate options for the protection of human and animal health, including proposing to the
European Parliament and to the Council appropriate adaptations to current Union legislation on trade in
dogs and cats, including the introduction of compatible systems for their registration accessible across
Member States.
In light of the above, the Commission will assess the feasibility and appropriateness of an extension of such
registration systems to dogs and cats marked and identified in accordance with Union legislation on non-
commercial movements of pet animals.
( 1 ) COM(2012) 6 final/2 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council and the European
Economic and Social Committee on the European Union Strategy for the Protection and Welfare of Animals 2012-2015.

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