# Council Directive 2008/120/EC of 18 December 2008 laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs (Codified version), Article 9

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In order to be imported into the Community, animals coming from a third country must be accompanied by a certificate issued by the competent authority of that country, certifying that they have received treatment at least equivalent to that granted to animals of Community origin as provided for by this Directive.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2008/120/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2008-120/article-9
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