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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-602/annex-II",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-602/annex-II.json",
  "legislation": "eur/2020/602",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/602 of 15 April 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 as regards the model forms of zootechnical certificates for breeding animals and their germinal products (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2020-602",
  "path": "annex/II",
  "kind": "annex",
  "number": "II",
  "heading": null,
  "text": "Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 is replaced by the following:\n‘ANNEX II\nMODEL FORMS FOR ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES FOR TRADE IN HYBRID BREEDING PIGS AND THEIR GERMINAL PRODUCTS\nSECTION A\nZootechnical certificate for trade in hybrid breeding pigs\nFootnotes:\nA single zootechnical certificate may be issued for a group of hybrid breeding pigs provided that those hybrid breeding pigs have the same age and the same genetic dam and sire and that individual information is provided in points 4, 5, 6.2, 12 and, as appropriate, 13 of this zootechnical certificate.\nKeep empty if not applicable.\nDelete where not applicable.\nIndividual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.\nThis may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or used for the collection of oocytes and embryos.\nIf necessary attach additional sheets of paper.\nAdd individual identification number if different from breeding book number.\nIf the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead.\nRequired in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document.\nThat individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.\nNotes:\n• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of dispatch.\n• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing.\n• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation.\n• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title.\nZootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding operations\nAll EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex\n(a logo of the issuing breeding operation or competent authority may be included)\nCertificate number\n1.\nName of issuing breeding operation/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)\n2.\nName of breeding register\n3.\nName of breed/line/cross of hybrid breeding pig\n4.\nSex of animal\n5.\nBreeding register number of animal\n6.\nIdentification of animal\n6.1.\nSystem\n6.2.\nIndividual identification number\n6.3.\nAnimal health identification number\n6.4.\nName\n7.\nIdentity verification\n7.1.\nMethod\n7.2.\nResult\n8.\nDate (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of animal\n9.\nName, address and email address of breeder\n10.\nName, address and email address of owner\n11.\nThe pedigree of the hybrid breeding pig\n11.1.\nSire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.1.1.\nPaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.1.2.\nPaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.2.\nDam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.2.1.\nMaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.2.2.\nMaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n12.\nAdditional information\n12.1.\nResults of performance testing\n12.2.\nUp-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)\n12.3.\nGenetic defects and genetic peculiarities of the animal in relation to the breeding programme\n12.4.\nOther relevant information on hybrid breeding pig\n12.5.\nOther relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 11\n13.\nInsemination/mating\n13.1.\nDate (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601, or indicate in the same date format the mating period from …. to …)\n13.2.\nIdentification of the fertilising male(s)\n13.2.1.\nBreeding register or breeding book number(s)\n13.2.2.\nIndividual identification number(s)\n13.2.3.\nAnimal health identification number(s)\n13.2.4.\nName(s)\n13.2.5.\nSystem(s) of identity verification and result(s)\n14.\nName and address of consignee\n15.\nValidation\n15.1.\nDone at: …\n15.2.\non: …\n(insert place of issue)\n(insert date of issue)\n15.3.\nName and capacity of the signatory: …\n(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)\n15.4.\nSignature: …\nSECTION B\nZootechnical certificate for trade in semen of hybrid breeding pigs\nFootnotes:\nKeep empty if not applicable.\nIn case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor male hybrid breeding pig(s) is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor male hybrid breeding pig(s) must be provided.\nPart A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.\nDelete where not applicable.\nIndividual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.\nThis may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination.\nIf necessary attach additional sheets of paper.\nAdd individual identification number if different from breeding book number.\nIf the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead.\nOnly required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.\nThat individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.\nIn case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and copies of the zootechnical certificates for the donor male hybrid breeding pigs, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.\nOptional.\nA straw or another package may contain semen collected from more than one hybrid breeding pig, provided information on all contributing donor male hybrid breeding pigs is provided in point 1.3. of Part B.\nWhere applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.\nFor semen intended for the performance testing or genetic evaluation of hybrid breeding pigs which have not undergone such testing or evaluation, in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 24(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012.\nThat individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.\nNotes:\n• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of dispatch.\n• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing.\n• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation.\n• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title.\nZootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in semen of hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding operations\nAll EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex\n(a logo of the issuing breeding operation, competent authority or semen collection or storage centre may be included)\nCertificate number\nName of issuing breeding operation/competent authority/semen collection or storage centre/(provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animal\nPart A.\nInformation on the donor male hybrid breeding pig\n1.\nName of issuing breeding operation/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)\n2.\nName of breeding register\n3.\nName of breed/line/cross\n4.\nBreeding register number of donor male\n5.\nIdentification of donor male\n5.1.\nSystem\n5.2.\nIndividual identification number\n5.3.\nAnimal health identification number\n5.4.\nName\n6.\nIdentity verification\n6.1.\nMethod\n6.2.\nResult\n7.\nDate (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor male\n8.\nName, address and email address of breeder\n9.\nName, address and email address of owner\n10.\nThe pedigree of donor male\n10.1.\nSire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.1.1.\nPaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.1.2.\nPaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.\nDam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.1.\nMaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.2.\nMaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.\nAdditional information\n11.1.\nResults of performance testing\n11.2.\nUp-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)\n11.3.\nGenetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor male in relation to the breeding programme\n11.4.\nOther relevant information on donor male\n11.5.\nOther relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 10\n12.\nValidation\n12.1.\nDone at : …\n12.2.\non: …\n(insert place of issue)\n(insert date of issue)\n12.3.\nName and capacity of the signatory: …\n(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)\n12.4.\nSignature: …\nPart B.\nInformation on semen\n1.\nIdentification of donor male(s)\n1.1.\nIndividual identification number(s)\n1.2.\nAnimal health identification number(s)\n1.3.\nReference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor male(s)\n2.\nIdentification of semen\nColour of straws or other packages\nCode on straws or other packages\nNumber of straws or other packages\nPlace of collection\nDate of collection\n(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)\nOthers\n3.\nSemen collection or storage centre of dispatch\n3.1.\nName\n3.2.\nAddress\n3.3.\nApproval number\n4.\nDestination (insert name and address)\n5.\nName and address of the breeding operation, or the third party designated by that breeding operation, responsible for carrying out testing\n6.\nValidation\n6.1.\nDone at: …\n6.2.\non: …\n(insert place of issue)\n(insert date of issue)\n6.3.\nName and capacity of the signatory: …\n(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)\n6.4.\nSignature: …\nSECTION C\nZootechnical certificate for trade in oocytes of hybrid breeding pigs\nFootnotes:\nKeep empty if not applicable.\nIn case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female hybrid breeding pig is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female hybrid breeding pig must be provided.\nPart A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.\nDelete where not applicable.\nIndividual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.\nThis may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of oocytes.\nIf necessary attach additional sheets of paper.\nAdd individual identification number if different from breeding book number.\nIf the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead.\nOnly required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.\nThat individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.\nIn case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and copies of the zootechnical certificates for the donor female hybrid breeding pigs, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.\nOptional.\nWhere there is more than one oocyte in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of oocytes is required. A straw or another package shall contain only oocytes collected from one hybrid breeding pig.\nThat individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.\nNotes:\n• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of dispatch.\n• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing.\n• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation.\n• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title.\nZootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in oocytes of hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding operations\nAll EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex\n(a logo of the issuing breeding operation, competent authority or embryo production team may be included)\nCertificate number\nName of issuing breeding operation/competent authority/embryo production team (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animal\nPart A.\nInformation on the donor female hybrid breeding pig\n1.\nName of issuing breeding operation/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)\n2.\nName of breeding register\n3.\nName of breed/line/cross\n4.\nBreeding register number of donor female\n5.\nIdentification of donor female\n5.1.\nSystem\n5.2.\nIndividual identification number\n5.3.\nAnimal health identification number\n5.4.\nName\n6.\nIdentity verification\n6.1.\nMethod\n6.2.\nResult\n7.\nDate (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor female\n8.\nName, address and email address of breeder\n9.\nName, address and email address of owner\n10.\nThe pedigree of donor female\n10.1.\nSire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.1.1.\nPaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.1.2.\nPaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.\nDam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.1.\nMaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.2.\nMaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.\nAdditional information\n11.1.\nResults of performance testing\n11.2.\nUp-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)\n11.3.\nGenetic defects and genetic peculiarities of the donor female in relation to the breeding programme\n11.4.\nOther relevant information on donor female\n11.5.\nOther relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 10\n12.\nValidation\n12.1.\nDone at : …\n12.2.\non: …\n(insert place of issue)\n(insert date of issue)\n12.3.\nName and capacity of the signatory: …\n(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)\n12.4.\nSignature: …\nPart B.\nInformation on oocytes\n1.\nIdentification of donor female\n1.1.\nIndividual identification number\n1.2.\nAnimal health identification number\n1.3.\nReference to zootechnical certificate of donor female\n2.\nIdentification system\nColour of straws or other packages\nCode on straws or other packages\nNumber of straws or other packages\nNumber of oocytes\nPlace of collection\nDate of collection\n(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)\nOthers\n3.\nEmbryo production team of dispatch\n3.1.\nName\n3.2.\nAddress\n3.3.\nApproval number\n4.\nDestination (insert name and address)\n5.\nValidation\n5.1.\nDone at: …\n5.2.\non: …\n(insert place of issue)\n(insert date of issue)\n5.3.\nName and capacity of the signatory: …\n(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)\n5.4.\nSignature: …\nSECTION D\nZootechnical certificate for trade in embryos of hybrid breeding pigs\nFootnotes:\nKeep empty if not applicable.\nIn case Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female or male hybrid breeding pig(s), or for the semen of those male hybrid breeding pig(s), is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female or male hybrid breeding pig(s), or of the semen of those male hybrid breeding pig(s), must be provided.\nPart(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.\nDelete where not applicable.\nIndividual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.\nThis may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or used for the collection of oocytes or embryos.\nIf necessary attach additional sheets of paper.\nAdd individual identification number if different from breeding book number.\nIf the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead.\nOnly required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Parts C and D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.\nThat individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.\nIn case only Part C and, where applicable, Part D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, points 1 and 2 of Part C must be completed and copies of zootechnical certificates attached as follows:\n(a) for donor females, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;\n(b) for the fertilising semen:\n(i) as described in point (a), with the necessary adaptations for donor males, or\n(ii) in accordance with the model laid down in Section B of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717.\nOptional.\nWhere there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required.\nA straw or another package may contain embryos collected, or produced from oocytes collected, from a single female hybrid breeding pig fertilised with semen collected from more than one donor male hybrid breeding pig, provided information on all contributing donor male hybrid breeding pigs is provided in point 2.3. of Part C.\nWhere applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided.\nThat individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.\nNotes:\n• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in at least one of the official languages of the Member State of dispatch.\n• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing.\n• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation.\n• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title.\nZootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in embryos of hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding operations\nAll EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex\n(a logo of the issuing breeding operation, competent authority or embryo collection or production team may be included)\nCertificate number\nName of issuing breeding operation/competent authority/embryo collection or production team (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor animal(s)\nPart A.\nInformation on the donor female hybrid breeding pig\n1.\nName of issuing breeding operation/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)\n2.\nName of breeding register\n3.\nName of breed/line/cross\n4.\nBreeding register number of donor female\n5.\nIdentification of donor female\n5.1.\nSystem\n5.2.\nIndividual identification number\n5.3.\nAnimal health identification number\n5.4.\nName\n6.\nIdentity verification\n6.1.\nMethod\n6.2.\nResult\n7.\nDate (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor female\n8.\nName, address and email address of breeder\n9.\nName, address and email address of owner\n10.\nThe pedigree of donor female\n10.1.\nSire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.1.1.\nPaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.1.2.\nPaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.\nDam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.1.\nMaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.2.\nMaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.\nAdditional information\n11.1.\nResults of performance testing\n11.2.\nUp-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)\n11.3.\nGenetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor female in relation to the breeding programme\n11.4.\nOther relevant information on donor female\n11.5.\nOther relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 10\n12.\nValidation\n12.1.\nDone at: …\n12.2.\non: …\n(insert place of issue)\n(insert date of issue)\n12.3.\nName and capacity of the signatory: …\n(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)\n12.4.\nSignature: …\nPart B.\nInformation on the donor male hybrid breeding pig\n1.\nName of issuing breeding operation (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)\n2.\nName of breeding register\n3.\nName of breed/line/cross\n4.\nBreeding register number of donor male\n5.\nIdentification of donor male\n5.1.\nSystem\n5.2.\nIndividual identification number\n5.3.\nAnimal health identification number\n5.4.\nName\n6.\nIdentity verification\n6.1.\nMethod\n6.2.\nResult\n7.\nDate (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor male\n8.\nName, address and email address of breeder\n9.\nName, address and email address of owner\n10.\nThe pedigree of donor male\n10.1.\nSire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.1.1.\nPaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.1.2.\nPaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.\nDam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.1.\nMaternal Grandsire\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n10.2.2.\nMaternal Granddam\nBreeding register or breeding book number\nIndividual identification number\nAnimal health identification number\nBreed/line/cross\nName\n11.\nAdditional information\n11.1.\nResults of performance testing\n11.2.\nUp-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)\n11.3.\nGenetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor male in relation to the breeding programme\n11.4.\nOther relevant information on donor male\n11.5.\nOther relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 10\n12.\nValidation\n12.1.\nDone at: …\n12.2.\non: …\n(insert place of issue)\n(insert date of issue)\n12.3.\nName and capacity of the signatory: …\n(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)\n14.2.\nSignature: …\nPart C.\nInformation on embryos\n1.\nIdentification of donor female\n1.1.\nIndividual identification number\n1.2.\nAnimal health identification number\n1.3.\nReference to zootechnical certificate of donor female\n2.\nIdentification of donor male(s)\n2.1.\nIndividual identification number(s)\n2.2.\nAnimal health identification number(s)\n2.3.\nReference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of\n2.3.1.\ndonor male(s)\n2.3.2.\nsemen\n3.\nIdentification of embryos\nColour of straws or other packages\nCode on straws or other packages\nNumber of straws or other packages\nNumber of embryos\nPlace of collection or production\nDate of collection or production\n(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)\nOthers\n4.\nEmbryo collection or production team of dispatch\n4.1.\nName\n4.2.\nAddress\n4.3.\nApproval number\n5.\nDestination (insert name and address)\nPart D.\nInformation on surrogate recipient of embryo(s)\n6.\nIndividual identification number of surrogate recipient\n7.\nValidation\n7.1.\nDone at: …\n7.2.\non: …\n(insert place of issue)\n(insert date of issue)\n7.3.\nName and capacity of the signatory: …\n(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing that certificate)\n7.4.\nSignature: …\n’",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f1",
      "text": "A single zootechnical certificate may be issued for a group of hybrid breeding pigs provided that those hybrid breeding pigs have the same age and the same genetic dam and sire and that individual information is provided in points 4, 5, 6.2, 12 and, as appropriate, 13 of this zootechnical certificate."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f2",
      "text": "Keep empty if not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f3",
      "text": "Delete where not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f4",
      "text": "Individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f5",
      "text": "This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or used for the collection of oocytes and embryos."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f6",
      "text": "If necessary attach additional sheets of paper."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f7",
      "text": "Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f8",
      "text": "If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f9",
      "text": "Required in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f10",
      "text": "That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f11",
      "text": "Keep empty if not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f12",
      "text": "In case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor male hybrid breeding pig(s) is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor male hybrid breeding pig(s) must be provided."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f13",
      "text": "Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f14",
      "text": "Delete where not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f15",
      "text": "Individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f16",
      "text": "This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f17",
      "text": "If necessary attach additional sheets of paper."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f18",
      "text": "Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f19",
      "text": "If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f20",
      "text": "Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f21",
      "text": "That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f22",
      "text": "In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and copies of the zootechnical certificates for the donor male hybrid breeding pigs, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f23",
      "text": "Optional."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f24",
      "text": "A straw or another package may contain semen collected from more than one hybrid breeding pig, provided information on all contributing donor male hybrid breeding pigs is provided in point 1.3. of Part B."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f25",
      "text": "Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f26",
      "text": "For semen intended for the performance testing or genetic evaluation of hybrid breeding pigs which have not undergone such testing or evaluation, in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 24(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f27",
      "text": "That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f28",
      "text": "Keep empty if not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f29",
      "text": "In case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female hybrid breeding pig is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female hybrid breeding pig must be provided."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f30",
      "text": "Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f31",
      "text": "Delete where not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f32",
      "text": "Individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f33",
      "text": "This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of oocytes."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f34",
      "text": "If necessary attach additional sheets of paper."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f35",
      "text": "Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f36",
      "text": "If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f37",
      "text": "Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f38",
      "text": "That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f39",
      "text": "In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and copies of the zootechnical certificates for the donor female hybrid breeding pigs, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f40",
      "text": "Optional."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f41",
      "text": "Where there is more than one oocyte in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of oocytes is required. A straw or another package shall contain only oocytes collected from one hybrid breeding pig."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f42",
      "text": "That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f43",
      "text": "Keep empty if not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f44",
      "text": "In case Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female or male hybrid breeding pig(s), or for the semen of those male hybrid breeding pig(s), is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female or male hybrid breeding pig(s), or of the semen of those male hybrid breeding pig(s), must be provided."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f45",
      "text": "Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f46",
      "text": "Delete where not applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f47",
      "text": "Individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f48",
      "text": "This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or used for the collection of oocytes or embryos."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f49",
      "text": "If necessary attach additional sheets of paper."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f50",
      "text": "Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f51",
      "text": "If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f52",
      "text": "Only required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Parts C and D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f53",
      "text": "That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f54",
      "text": "In case only Part C and, where applicable, Part D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, points 1 and 2 of Part C must be completed and copies of zootechnical certificates attached as follows: (a) for donor females, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717; (b) for the fertilising semen: (i) as described in point (a), with the necessary adaptations for donor males, or (ii) in accordance with the model laid down in Section B of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f55",
      "text": "Optional."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f56",
      "text": "Where there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f57",
      "text": "A straw or another package may contain embryos collected, or produced from oocytes collected, from a single female hybrid breeding pig fertilised with semen collected from more than one donor male hybrid breeding pig, provided information on all contributing donor male hybrid breeding pigs is provided in point 2.3. of Part C."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f58",
      "text": "Where applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f59",
      "text": "That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2020/602/annex/II",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:42:41.838843+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}