European Commission 17 February 2015, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/262 of 17 February 2015 laying down rules pursuant to Council Directives 90/427/EEC and 2009/156/EC as regards the methods for the identification of equidae (Equine Passport Regulation) Text with EEA relevance

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CHAPTER I. SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Article 1. Subject matter and scope
Article 2. Definitions
Article 3. General principles and obligation to identify equidae
Article 4. The Union system for equine identification
CHAPTER II. IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIDAE BORN IN THE UNION
Article 5. Issuing bodies for equidae born in the Union
Article 6. Information concerning issuing bodies
Article 7. Format and content of identification documents issued for equidae born in the Union
Article 8. Obligations of the competent authority as regards the issuing of identification documents for equidae born in the Union
Article 9. Issuing of identification documents for equidae born in the Union
Article 10. Derogation from the completion of certain information in Sections I and IV of the identification document
Article 11. Applications for identification documents for equidae born in the Union
Article 12. Deadline for identification of equidae born in the Union
Article 13. Derogations concerning the identification of certain equidae living under wild or semi-wild conditions
CHAPTER III. IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIDAE IMPORTED INTO THE UNION
Article 14. Identification of equidae imported into the Union
Article 15. Applications for identification documents for equidae imported into the Union
CHAPTER IV. CHECKS REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUING OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS AND METHODS OF IDENTITY VERIFICATION
Article 16. Verification of single identification documents issued for equidae
Article 17. Measures to detect previous identification of equidae
Article 18. Electronic methods of identity verification
Article 19. Management of the uniqueness of the code displayed by a transponder
Article 20. Recording of the transponder code in the identification document
Article 21. Authorisation of alternative methods of identity verification
Article 22. Obligations of issuing bodies and keepers using alternative methods of identity verification
CHAPTER V. MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORT OF EQUIDAE
Article 23. Movement and transport of registered equidae and equidae for breeding and production
Article 24. Derogation for movement or transport of equidae accompanied by a temporary document
Article 25. Derogation for movements with a smart card
Article 26. Movements and transport of equidae for slaughter
CHAPTER VI. MANAGEMENT, DUPLICATION, REPLACEMENT AND SUSPENSION OF IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Article 27. Obligations of keepers as regards the management of identification documents to ensure the continuity of identity during the lifetime of the equine animal
Article 28. Obligations of issuing bodies as regards the management of identification documents to ensure the continuity of identity during the lifetime of the equine animal
Article 29. The issuing of duplicate identification documents
Article 30. The issuing of duplicate identification documents for equidae imported into the Union
Article 31. Suspension of the status of equidae for slaughter for human consumption
Article 32. The issuing of replacement identification documents
Article 33. Suspension of the validity for movement purposes of the identification document
CHAPTER VII. DEATH OF EQUIDAE AND EQUIDAE INTENDED FOR SLAUGHTER FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND MEDICATION RECORD
Article 34. Obligations of the official veterinarian and of the competent authority in the case of slaughter or death of equidae
Article 35. Obligation of the keeper and of the issuing body in case of death or loss of the equine animal
Article 36. Obligations of Member States to ensure information flow after the death of an equine animal
Article 37. Equidae intended for slaughter for human consumption and medication record
CHAPTER VIII. RECORDS AND PENALTIES
Article 38. Database
Article 39. Set up of a central database
Article 40. Operation and cooperation of central databases
Article 41. Penalties
CHAPTER IX. TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 42. Repeal
Article 43. Transitional provisions
Article 44. Entry into force
ANNEX I. PART 1

3.3.2015

Official Journal of the European Union

L 59/1

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/262

of 17 February 2015

laying down rules pursuant to Council Directives 90/427/EEC and 2009/156/EC as regards the methods for the identification of equidae (Equine Passport Regulation)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the

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