The EU updates authorized countries for importing certain animals and animal products
23 Apr 2026Effective: 21 Apr 2026118 views
Who is affected:
European importers of animals and animal products from Botswana, Canada, the United Kingdom and the USA.
Summary
The European Commission modifies the lists of countries from which animals and animal products can be imported into the EU, updating the entries for Botswana, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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This Implementing Regulation amends Annexes V, XIII and XIV of Regulation 2021/404, which regulates which third countries can export live animals and animal products to the European Union. The changes specifically affect the authorizations of Botswana, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, and may involve e…
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