S.L. 437.52 Art. 6Specific animal health conditions for imports and transit from authorised third countries of live ungulates into the Community.

(1) Specific animal health conditions for the importation and transit of live ungulates from authorised third countries into the

Community shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure referred to in rule 4(1), taking into consideration the following:

(a) the animal species concerned;

(b) the age and sex of the animals;

(c) the intended destination or purpose of the animals;

(d) the measures to be applied after importation of the animals into the Community; and

(e) any special provisions applicable in the framework of intra-Community trade.

(2) The specific animal health conditions provided for in sub-rule (1) shall be based on the rules laid down in Community legislation for the diseases to which the animals are susceptible.

(3) However, where the equivalence of the official health guarantees provided for by the third country concerned can be formally recognised by the Community, the specific animal health conditions may be based on such guarantees.