Commission Regulation (EC) No 1082/2003 of 23 June 2003 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the minimum level of controls to be carried out in the framework of the system for the identification and registration of bovine animals (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
Commission Regulation (EC) No 499/2004of 17 March 2004amending Regulation (EC) No 1082/2003 as regards the time limit and the model for reporting in the bovine sector(Text with EEA relevance), 32004R0499, March 18, 2004
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1034/2010of 15 November 2010amending Regulation (EC) No 1082/2003 as regards checks concerning the requirements for the identification and registration of bovine animals(Text with EEA relevance), 32010R1034, November 16, 2010
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1082/2003of 23 June 2003laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the minimum level of controls to be carried out in the framework of the system for the identification and registration of bovine animals(Text with EEA relevance)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1760/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97OJ L 204, 11.8.2000, p. 1., and in particular Article 10(d) thereof,Whereas:(1)Commission Regulation (EC) No 2630/97 of 29 December 1997 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 as regards the minimum level of controls to be carried out in the framework of the system for the identification and registration of bovine animalsOJ L 354, 30.12.1997, p. 23. has been substantially amended several timesSee Annex II.. In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Regulation should be codified.(2)It is appropriate to define the minimum level of controls to be carried out in order to ensure proper implementation of the identification and registration system for bovine animals.(3)The competent authority of each Member State should carry out controls based on a risk analysis. The risk analysis should take into account all relevant factors, including in particular public and animal health considerations.(4)In principle all the animals on a holding should be covered by the controls. However, where for practical reasons it is not possible to assemble the animals on the holding within 48 hours, the competent authority may provide for an appropriate sampling system.(5)The competent authority of each Member State should carry out on-the-spot inspections, which should in general be unannounced, as provided for by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3508/92 of 27 November 1992 establishing an integrated administration and control system for certain Community aid schemesOJ L 355, 5.12.1992, p. 1., as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 495/2001OJ L 72, 14.3.2001, p. 6..(6)Member States should make an annual report to the Commission giving details of the implementation of the controls.(7)The Commission should provide the Member States with a model of such a report.(8)The measures provided for in this Regulation are in conformity with the opinion of the Committee for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: