S.L. 437.48 Art. 12Additional conditions for transporters.

(1) The transporters referred to in Article 5 of European Union Council Directive 91/628/EEC meet the following additional conditions -

(a) for the carriage of animals they must use means of transport that are -

(i) constructed in such a way that the animal faeces, litter or feed cannot leak or fall out of the vehicle;

(ii) cleaned and disinfected immediately after every animal transport operation or that of any product which could affect animal health and if necessary before any new loading of animals, using disinfectants officially authorised by competent authority;

(b) they must either have appropriate cleaning and disinfection facilities approved by the competent authority, including facilities for storing litter and dung, or they must provide documentary evidence that these operations are performed by a third party approved by the competent authority.

(2) The transporter must ensure that for each vehicle used for the transport of animals a register is kept containing the following information at least which shall be retained for a minimum period of three years:

(i) places and dates of pickup, and the name or business name and address of the holding of assembly centre where the animals are picked up;

(ii) places and dates of delivery, and the name or business name and address of the consignee(s);

(iii) species and number of animals carried;

(iv) date and place of disinfection;

(v) details of accompanying documentation, number, (serial number, etc).

(3) Transporters shall ensure that the consignment or animals do not at any time, between leaving the holdings or the assembly centre of origin and arriving at their destination, come into contact with animals of a lower health status.

(4) Transporters shall give a written undertaking stating in particular that -

(i) all the measures necessary to comply with these regulations shall be taken and in particular the provisions laid down in this regulation and relating to the appropriate documentation that must accompany the animals,

(ii) the transport of animals is entrusted to staff who possess the necessary ability, professional competence and knowledge.

(5) In the event of failure to comply with the provisions of this regulation the requirements of Article 18 of European Union Council Directive 91/628/EEC shall apply mutatis mutandis relating to animal health.