Regulation No. 889 on import, export, possession etc. of endangered species of wild fauna and flora (the CITES Regulation).

The objective of the present Regulation is to preserve species covered by the CITES convention and other naturally wild-living species that are or may become endangered as a result of trade. It applies to the import, export, and re-export of live and dead specimens of animal and plant species listed in Annex 1 of the Regulation. It also applies to the possession and commercial display of specimens listed in Annex 3 No. 1; and landing from the open sea of specimens of species listed in Annex 1, lists A and B. The Regulation contains 32 articles divided into the following chapters: 1. Objective and scope of application; 2. Import, export and possession; 3. Exceptions to Chapter 2; 4. Application, permit, ownership certificate, etc.; 5. Control, labelling, etc.; 6. Final provisions. Annex 1 contains the list of relevant species; Annex 2 contains a list of states subject to trade suspensions; and Annex 3 lays down rules concerning marking.