Hard Brexit Impact Analysis

Page 5 of 106 Category If no agreement is reached: Consequence EU Document Agriculture Animal transport ENTRY OF LIVE ANIMALS INTO THE EU: As of the withdrawal date, the entry of live animals16 17from the United Kingdom into the EU 27 is prohibited for public and animal health reasons, unless: 1) The United Kingdom is "listed" as a third country by the Commission for animal health18 purposes. 2) The specific animal health requirements and veterinary certification conditions set out with the "listing" for the species or categories of animals from the United Kingdom are fulfilled, 3) The United Kingdom is "listed" by the Commission as a third country having a residue control plan approved in accordance with Directive 96/23/EC19 for the animals and animal products specified therein. WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES ON ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED TO THE MOVEMENT OF LIVE ANIMALS Agriculture Animal transport As of the withdrawal date The "Tripartite Agreement" concluded in accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2009/156/EC between France, Ireland and the United Kingdom no longer applies to the United Kingdom WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES ON ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED TO THE MOVEMENT OF LIVE ANIMALS Agriculture Animal transport As of the withdrawal date, these substantial requirements are controlled upon entry into the EU 27 by applying mandatory border checks, including veterinary checks, at the first point of entry into the Union territory: 1) Live animals can only enter the EU 27 through "border inspection posts"20 approved for the species and categories of animals concerned; 2) Each consignment has to be accompanied by a duly completed health certificate in compliance with EU animal health import legislation; 3) Each consignment undergoes documentary, identity and physical checks; 4) Live animals are only allowed to enter the EU 27 with the official document (Common Veterinary Entry Document) attesting that the border checks were satisfactorily carried out in compliance with the applicable animal and, public health rules. WITHDRAWAL OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EU RULES ON ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH RELATED TO THE MOVEMENT OF LIVE ANIMALS