Agreement in the form of an exchange of letters concerning the provisional application of the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products.

With reference to the Agreement between the European Community and New Zealand on sanitary measures applicable to trade in live animals and animal products, New Zealand proposes to apply the provisions concerning veterinary checks and fees provided for in articles 10 and 11 (together with Annex VIII) on a provisional basis with effect from 1 January 1997. The European Community acknowledges receipt of the letter and proposes that all existing health certification conditions applicable as at 31 December 1996 to trade in live animals and animal products laid down in the European Community veterinary legislation and relevant New Zealand legislation continue to apply until the entry into force of the Agreement in conformity with the provisions of the second subparagraph of article 18 (1) thereof and to confirm the Agreement of the European Community to the terms of New Zealand's letter.