European Union published rules on specific official controls on consignments of certain animals and goods originating from, and returning to the Union following a refusal of entry by a third country It follows from Regulation (EU) 2017/625 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, that certain categories of animals and goods coming from third countries must be subject to specific official controls at the border control posts. Based on Articles 77(1)(h) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 this draft Delegated Regulation lays down: the rules for the performance of specific official controls at border control posts on consignments of the categories of animals and goods referred to in Article 47(1)(a), (b) and (c) of regulation (EU) 2017/625 originating from and returning to the Union following refusal of entry by third country, additional rules on specific official control on consignments of products of animal origin and composite products. The requirements in Regulation replacing existing requirements. There are less strict conditions for transport as in existing requirements and it is relevant to the animals and goods of the Union origin. Products covered: Animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and composite products, plants, plant products and other objects, animal by-products and derived products HS Codes: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24 Proposed date of adoption: 23 September 2019 Proposed date of entry into force: 20 days from date of publication, and date of application: 14 December 2019. Final date for comments: Not applicable | 
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