24.03.09; Personal Imports
Current Rules (applicable until 1 May 2009)
In view of the continuing risk of serious animal diseases being introduced into the European Community via personal imports of meat and dairy products, EU measures have been laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 745/2004. The Regulation came into force on 1 May 2004 and is available in Vetimpleg Chapter 10 Legislation. All the EU requirements are explained in Vetimpleg Chapter 6. Personal consumption.
Rules from 1 May 2009
On 1 May 2009, clearer EU rules on the introduction of personal consignments of animal products into the EU will enter into force with a special Commission Regulation. This new legislation intends to clearly explain to the general public the rules concerning the introduction of animal products into the European Union. Indeed, animal products brought into the EU by travellers or through the post, could pose a risk to the health of EU livestock by carrying with them certain animal diseases such as foot and mouth disease. The general public therefore plays an important role in ensuring biosecurity and keeping such diseases out of the EU.
Vetimpleg explains the consequences.
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