Commission Regulation (EC) No. 260/2003 amending Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies in ovine and caprine animals and rules for the trade in live ovine and caprine animals and bovine embryos.
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Abstract
This Regulation amends Regulation 999/2001/EC relating to the protection of human and animal health against certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. Annex VII to Regulation 999/2001/EC is replaced by the text laid down in the Annex to this Regulation dealing with the eradication of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy. When the presence of a TSE has been officially confirmed an inquiry shall be carried out to identify all animals at risk. Annex VII describes the content of such inquiry as regards bovines, ovines and caprines. Further, the text of Part I of Chapter A of Annex VIII to Regulation 999/2001/EC shall be replaced by the text contained in point 2 of the Annex hereby attached, which prescribes conditions for intra-Community trade in live animals.
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Entry into force notes
The Regulation came into force on 5 March 2003.
Notes
Commission Decision 92/290/EEC of 14 May 1992 concerning certain protection measures relating to bovine embryos in respect of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in the United Kingdom has been repealed by the present Regulation.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Journal L 37, 13 February 2003, pp. 7-11.
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English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No