S.L. 437.98 Art. 16Importsofanimals, semen, ova and embryos covered byrules 17, 18, 19 and 20.

(1) The conditions applicable to imports of animals, semen, ova and embryos covered by rules 17, 18, 19 and 20 must be at least equivalent to those laid down in Chapter II.

(2) With respect to cats, dogs and ferrets, import conditions must be at least equivalent to those provided for in points (a) to (d) of Article 10(1) and point (a) of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No 576/ 2013.

(3) In addition to the conditions referred to in sub-rule (2), dogs, cats and ferrets shall, during transport to the place of destination, be accompanied by a health certificate, which is completed and signed by an official veterinarian who shall attest that a clinical examination was carried out within forty-eight hours prior to the time of dispatch of the animals by a veterinarian authorised by the competent authority who has verified that at the time of the clinical examination, the animals were fit to be transported for the intended journey.