L4: International trade and disease control Flashcards
What counts as a third country?
Outside Europe
When did we join the EU?
1993
What are harmonised rules?
Common standards across the EU market
Which committee determines trade rules for the EU with a third country?
PAFF Committee
Which veterinary group controls legislation for trade between the EU and a third country?
Expert group on veterinary import controls legislation
Which animals have a Model Health Certificate?
Most animals, but not zoo animals
What rules are there at customs for what you can bring back into the country eg meat, dairy?
Personal import rules
Where are checks done between the EU and third country?
Border Inspection Posts
Which authorities also do checks at Border Inspection Posts?
Inland authorities
Which animals must be quarantined?
Poultry, suspect rabies
Which country completes the health certificate?
The exporting country
Which kind of items are non-harmonised and require import licenses or authoritsations?
Research and diagnostic samples
How many harmonised rules are there between the EU and third countries?
Some
Who are Health Certificates provided to after harmonisation between the EU and third countries?
APHA
Who do exporters apply to when trading with third countries and who signs?
APHA and OV signs
