S.L. 437.100 Art. 1Citation and scope.

(1) The title of these rules is the Animal Health Conditions Governing Intra-Community Trade and Importation from Third Countries of Embryos of Domestic Animals of the Bovine Species Rules.

(2) The scope of these rules is to transpose Directive 89/556/ EEC laying down animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species, and shall apply without prejudice to the provisions adopted pursuant to other regulations and community rules and other national legislation regarding domestic or pet animals which may apply in this regard.

(3) These rules are being made for the safeguarding of the public interest and public safety. Any requirements and safeguard measures contained therein including those relating to authorisations are made for overriding reasons relating to public interest.