GENERAL ANIMAL HEALTH ISSUES :

Under the terms of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, there is a clear difference between the definitions for trade and importation.

Movement of animals between EU Member States :

• intra-Union trade or "trade"

Introduction of animals into the Member States from third countries outside the European Union :

• importation or "imports"

NOTE: The Legislation below does not cover intra-Union movement of pet animals

SPECIFIC ANIMAL HEALTH ISSUES:

• Bees