EU - Rules for animal health requirements for movements within the Union of terrestrial animals and hatching eggs published Health and Food Safety Directorate-General supplements rules that are already laid down in Animal Health Law (Regulation (EU) 2016/429) concerning animal health requirements for movements within the European Union of terrestrial animals and hatching eggs. The rules laid down in this Delegated Regulation are largely based on those laid down in existing European Union acts establishing animal health requirements for movements within the EU of terrestrial animals and hatching eggs, as these rules have proven effective in preventing the spread of listed diseases within the Union. The rules have been adapted to the new legal framework, taking account of lessons learned, updates of international standards, scientific progress and recent EFSA opinions. In that regard it lays down: (a) biosecurity measures for the means of transport and containers transporting terrestrial animals and hatching eggs in the EU; (b) animal health requirements for movements of terrestrial animals and hatching eggs between EU Member States; (c) specific rules for assembly operations in respect of ungulates and poultry moved in the EU; (d) animal health certification and notification requirements for movements of terrestrial animals and hatching eggs between EU Member States. Products covered :Terrestrial animals and hatching eggs. HS Code:0407, 0408 Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable): 23 June 2020 | 
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