Article 15 Requirements for the release of aquaculture animals and products thereof and for transport water
United Kingdom
Aquaculture animals and products thereof imported into F1Great Britain and intended for human consumption shall be handled appropriately to avoid contamination of natural waters in Great Britain.
Aquaculture animals imported into F2Great Britain shall not be released into the wild within the Community, unless authorised by the competent authority of the place of destination.
The competent authority may only grant authorisations where the release does not jeopardise the health status of the aquatic animals at the place of release and it shall ensure that appropriate risk-mitigating measures are taken.
Transport water from imported consignments of aquaculture animals and products thereof shall be handled appropriately to avoid contamination of natural waters in F3Great Britain.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Art. 15(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(c), 5(17)
- F2
Words in Art. 15(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(c), 5(17)
- F3
Words in Art. 15(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(c), 5(17)