Article 1 Subject matter and scope

This Regulation supplements the rules laid down in Chapters 2 and 3 of Title II of Part IV of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, as regards intra-Union movements of aquatic animals and products from aquatic animals.

In particular, it lays down rules concerning:

1. (a)

   the obligations on operators, including transporters, for the transport of aquatic animals;

2. (b)

   supplementary animal health requirements for movements of aquatic animals intended for specific uses or purposes, including certification and notification requirements;

3. (c)

   the production, processing and distribution of products of animal origin from aquaculture animals, other than live aquaculture animals.