S.L. 437.84 Art. 3Identification and registration system.

(1) The system for the identification and registration of bovine animals shall comprise the following elements:

(a) ear tags to identify animals individually;

(b) computerised databases;

(c) animal passports;

(d) individual registers kept on each holding.

(2) The Commission and the Veterinary Services shall have access to all the information covered by these rules. The Member States and the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure access to these data for all parties concerned, including consumer organisations having an interest which are recognised by the Member State, provided that the data confidentiality and protection prescribed by national law are ensured.