Decision banning the import of certain consignments in order to prevent the introduction of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies into Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This Decision, in order to prevent the entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, here prohibits the entry of the following shipments: a) bovine, ovine and caprine animals; b) products originating from bovine, ovine and caprine animals; c) by-products originating from bovine, ovine and caprine animals. However, it is allowed to import and transit certain consignments, if in accordance with conditions and in the manner prescribed by provisions of related national legislation as follows: Regulation on the measures for the prevention, control and eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies; Regulation on the status of states or regions in relation to bovine spongiform encephalopathy; Regulation on by-products of animal origin and their products not intended for human consumption; Regulation determining veterinary health conditions for disposal, use, collection, transport, identification and traceability, registration and approval of plants, placing on the market, import, transit and export of animal by-products and their products not intended for human consumption.
Article 3 sets out the rules regarding the registration of cattle, sheep and goats, as in accordance with Regulation on the marking and the control of animal movement in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Official Gazette of Bosnia and Herzegovina 13/2010, 79/2010, 25/2011 and 103/2011).