Article 50 Additional requirements as regards infestation with Varroa spp. for the movement of honeybees to other Member States

Operators shall only move honeybees in any stage of their lifecycle, including honeybee brood, to another Member State or zone thereof with the status free from infestation with Varroa spp. when in compliance with the requirements set out in Article 48 and provided that the following requirements are fulfilled:

1. (a)

   they come from a Member State or zone thereof with the status free from infestation with Varroa spp.;

2. (b)

   they are protected from infestation with Varroa spp. during transport.