European Union (Identification of Equidae) Regulations 2016 (S.I. No. 62 of 2016).

These Regulations transpose into national law Commission Implementing Regulation EU 262/2015, which lays down rules regarding the methods for the identification of equidae within the EU. In accordance with this Regulation, these Regulations also deal with the approval and maintenance of studbooks and organisations for the issuance of equine identification documents, as well as the movement and transport of equines. Requirements in relation to the updating of the central equine database are also detailed in these Regulations.