Regulation 11 Duties on consignees

No person shall accept a consignment of animals or animal products (other than registered horses accompanied by an identification document provided for by Council Directive 90/427/EEC on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing intra-Community trade in equidae^f1) unless the importer or consignee has notified to the Divisonal Veterinary Officer in writing, at least 24 hours in advance, the nature of the consignment, its anticipated date of arrival and the place of destination.

A consignee shall retain all certificates sent in accordance with these Regulations for 12 months from the date of arrival.