Part 2 Additional requirements for the identification document for equidae

The identification document shall:

1. (a)

   be in the format of a printed passport with a paper size not smaller than A5 (210 × 148 mm);

2. (b)

   have a distinct cover (front and back) that provides sufficient protection, which may be embossed with the logo of the issuing body, and may have a pocket at the inside back cover for the insertion of pages containing Sections IV to XI, as appropriate;

3. (c)

   have at least Sections I to III indivisibly machine-riveted to prevent pages being fraudulently removed or replaced;

4. (d)

   where serial numbers are applied, have at least Sections I, II and III printed on pages bearing the serial number of the identification document;

5. (e)

   have at least each page of Sections I to III numbered in the format ‘page number/total number of pages’;

6. (f)

   have Part A of Section I sealed with a transparent adhesive laminate after the required information has been entered, unless Section I of the identification document is printed by the issuing body in a way that prevents alterations after the required information was entered;

7. (g)

   have the General Instruction provided for in Part 1 printed in the document.