The Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026
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2 Amendment of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein
(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein is amended as follows. (2) In Article 2(d) (definition of “import notification”)— (a) after “at the time of” insert “or prior to”; (b) after “in Annexes” insert “B, if exempt from Article 4(2),”; (c) for “on a form” substitute “in a format”. (3) In Article 3 (scope)— (a) in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 omit subparagraph (b); (b) after paragraph 4 insert— 5. Species listed in— (a) Appendix 1 to the Convention for which the Secretary of State has entered a reservation in relation to Great Britain is, for the duration of the reservation, deemed to be a species listed in Annex B of this Regulation; (b) Appendix 2 to the Convention for which the Secretary of State has entered a reservation in relation to Great Britain is, for the duration of the reservation, deemed to be a species listed in Annex C of this Regulation; (c) Appendix 3 to the Convention for which the Secretary of State has entered a reservation in relation to Great Britain is, for the duration of the reservation, deemed to be a species listed in Annex D of this Regulation. . (4) In Article 4 (introduction into Great Britain)— (a) after paragraph 5 insert— 5a. The introduction into Great Britain of specimens of species to which a waiver under Article 7(5) applies is subject to the completion of the necessary checks and the prior presentation of an import notification at the border customs office at the point of introduction. 5b. The introduction into Great Britain of specimens of species listed in Annexes A, B or C from a country with a reservation in place for that species is subject to the completion of the necessary checks and the prior presentation at the border customs office at the point of introduction of documents issued by the competent authorities of that country that conform to the requirements of Articles 3 to 6 of the Convention. 5c. The introduction into Great Britain of specimens of species listed in Annexes A, B or C from a country that is not a party to the Convention is subject to the completion of the necessary checks and the prior presentation at the border customs office at the point of introduction of documents issued by the competent authorities of that country that conform to the requirements of Articles 3 to 6 of the Convention. . (b) in paragraph 6— (i) for the words from the beginning to “introduction into Great Britain”, substitute— Following consultation with the relevant scientific authority of the United Kingdom and with relevant countries of origin, the Secretary of State may establish restrictions relating to the introduction of specimens of species listed in Annexes A to D into Great Britain ; (ii) for the words after subparagraph (d) substitute— The Secretary of State must publish and keep up to date a list of restrictions established under this paragraph . (5) In Article 5 (export or re-export from Great Britain) in paragraph 2(c)(ii) omit “not listed in Annex I to the Convention”. (6) In Article 7 (derogations) after paragraph (4) insert— 5. Imports of certain Annex B specimens The Secretary of State— (a) may, in consultation with the relevant scientific authority of the United Kingdom, waive the requirement for an import permit referred to in Article 4(2) for specimens of species listed in Annex B where such import is determined not to have a detrimental impact on the conservation of the species concerned; (b) must keep up to date and publish a list of species or specimens of species and countries of origin to which such a waiver applies; and (c) must maintain a record of import notifications relating to specimens imported under this waiver in accordance with Article 4(5a). . (7) In Article 8 (provisions relating to the control of commercial activities) for paragraph 4 substitute— 4. The Secretary of State may, by regulations, set out general derogations— (a) from the prohibitions in paragraph 1, based on the conditions referred to in paragraph 3; (b) in relation to species listed in Annex A in accordance with point (ii) of Article 3(1)(b). . (8) For Article 10 (certificates to be issued) substitute— Article10 The issuance of permits and certificates 1. Subject to paragraph 2, on receiving an application, together with all the requisite supporting documents, from the person concerned and provided that all the conditions governing their issuance have been fulfilled, the management authority may issue a permit or certificate for the purposes referred to in Articles 4, 5, 8 and 9. 2. In considering whether the conditions governing the issuance of a permit or certificate referred to in paragraph 1 have been fulfilled, the management authority must have regard to any additional measures, conditions or restrictions regarding the conditions for trade of specimens of species listed in Annexes A to C relating to conservation of the respective species, which the Secretary of State may set out in guidance and publish following consultation with the scientific authorities. . (9) In Article 11 (validity of and special conditions for permits and certificates) before paragraph 3 insert— 2a. Any permit or certificate issued in accordance with this Regulation is deemed void if the management authority, in consultation with the competent authority that issued the permit or certificate, establishes the permit or certificate was issued on the false premise that the conditions for its issuance were met. 2b. Any permit or certificate issued on the basis of a permit or certificate deemed void under paragraph 2a is also void. 2c. Specimens situated in Great Britain and covered by a permit or certificate referred to in paragraphs 2a or 2b may be seized, confiscated and disposed of by the relevant competent authority. . (10) In Article 12 (places of introduction and export) for paragraph 4 substitute— 4. In exceptional circumstances where temporary authorisation is necessary for urgent conservation or welfare purposes, the management authority may authorise the introduction into Great Britain or the export or re-export therefrom of specimens of species covered by this Regulation other than for primarily commercial purposes, at a customs office other than one designated in accordance with paragraph 1. 4a. Prior to granting temporary authorisation under paragraph 4, the management authority must be satisfied that— (a) an existing customs office designated under paragraph 1 is not available to carry out the necessary checks and formalities for introduction into or export or re-export from Great Britain; and (b) the proposed customs office is equipped to carry out the necessary checks and formalities for the introduction into or export or re-export from Great Britain. .
2 Amendment of Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein
(1) Council Regulation (EC) No 338/97 on the protection of species of wild fauna and flora by regulating trade therein is amended as follows. (2) In Article 2(d) (definition of “import notification”)— (a) after “at the time of” insert “or prior to”; (b) after “in Annexes” insert “B, if exempt from Article 4(2),”; (c) for “on a form” substitute “in a format”. (3) In Article 3 (scope)— (a) in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 omit subparagraph (b); (b) after paragraph 4 insert— 5. Species listed in— (a) Appendix 1 to the Convention for which the Secretary of State has entered a reservation in relation to Great Britain is, for the duration of the reservation, deemed to be a species listed in Annex B of this Regulation; (b) Appendix 2 to the Convention for which the Secretary of State has entered a reservation in relation to Great Britain is, for the duration of the reservation, deemed to be a species listed in Annex C of this Regulation; (c) Appendix 3 to the Convention for which the Secretary of State has entered a reservation in relation to Great Britain is, for the duration of the reservation, deemed to be a species listed in Annex D of this Regulation. . (4) In Article 4 (introduction into Great Britain)— (a) after paragraph 5 insert— 5a. The introduction into Great Britain of specimens of species to which a waiver under Article 7(5) applies is subject to the completion of the necessary checks and the prior presentation of an import notification at the border customs office at the point of introduction. 5b. The introduction into Great Britain of specimens of species listed in Annexes A, B or C from a country with a reservation in place for that species is subject to the completion of the necessary checks and the prior presentation at the border customs office at the point of introduction of documents issued by the competent authorities of that country that conform to the requirements of Articles 3 to 6 of the Convention. 5c. The introduction into Great Britain of specimens of species listed in Annexes A, B or C from a country that is not a party to the Convention is subject to the completion of the necessary checks and the prior presentation at the border customs office at the point of introduction of documents issued by the competent authorities of that country that conform to the requirements of Articles 3 to 6 of the Convention. . (b) in paragraph 6— (i) for the words from the beginning to “introduction into Great Britain”, substitute— Following consultation with the relevant scientific authority of the United Kingdom and with relevant countries of origin, the Secretary of State may establish restrictions relating to the introduction of specimens of species listed in Annexes A to D into Great Britain ; (ii) for the words after subparagraph (d) substitute— The Secretary of State must publish and keep up to date a list of restrictions established under this paragraph . (5) In Article 5 (export or re-export from Great Britain) in paragraph 2(c)(ii) omit “not listed in Annex I to the Convention”. (6) In Article 7 (derogations) after paragraph (4) insert— 5. Imports of certain Annex B specimens The Secretary of State— (a) may, in consultation with the relevant scientific authority of the United Kingdom, waive the requirement for an import permit referred to in Article 4(2) for specimens of species listed in Annex B where such import is determined not to have a detrimental impact on the conservation of the species concerned; (b) must keep up to date and publish a list of species or specimens of species and countries of origin to which such a waiver applies; and (c) must maintain a record of import notifications relating to specimens imported under this waiver in accordance with Article 4(5a). . (7) In Article 8 (provisions relating to the control of commercial activities) for paragraph 4 substitute— 4. The Secretary of State may, by regulations, set out general derogations— (a) from the prohibitions in paragraph 1, based on the conditions referred to in paragraph 3; (b) in relation to species listed in Annex A in accordance with point (ii) of Article 3(1)(b). . (8) For Article 10 (certificates to be issued) substitute— Article10 The issuance of permits and certificates 1. Subject to paragraph 2, on receiving an application, together with all the requisite supporting documents, from the person concerned and provided that all the conditions governing their issuance have been fulfilled, the management authority may issue a permit or certificate for the purposes referred to in Articles 4, 5, 8 and 9. 2. In considering whether the conditions governing the issuance of a permit or certificate referred to in paragraph 1 have been fulfilled, the management authority must have regard to any additional measures, conditions or restrictions regarding the conditions for trade of specimens of species listed in Annexes A to C relating to conservation of the respective species, which the Secretary of State may set out in guidance and publish following consultation with the scientific authorities. . (9) In Article 11 (validity of and special conditions for permits and certificates) before paragraph 3 insert— 2a. Any permit or certificate issued in accordance with this Regulation is deemed void if the management authority, in consultation with the competent authority that issued the permit or certificate, establishes the permit or certificate was issued on the false premise that the conditions for its issuance were met. 2b. Any permit or certificate issued on the basis of a permit or certificate deemed void under paragraph 2a is also void. 2c. Specimens situated in Great Britain and covered by a permit or certificate referred to in paragraphs 2a or 2b may be seized, confiscated and disposed of by the relevant competent authority. . (10) In Article 12 (places of introduction and export) for paragraph 4 substitute— 4. In exceptional circumstances where temporary authorisation is necessary for urgent conservation or welfare purposes, the management authority may authorise the introduction into Great Britain or the export or re-export therefrom of specimens of species covered by this Regulation other than for primarily commercial purposes, at a customs office other than one designated in accordance with paragraph 1. 4a. Prior to granting temporary authorisation under paragraph 4, the management authority must be satisfied that— (a) an existing customs office designated under paragraph 1 is not available to carry out the necessary checks and formalities for introduction into or export or re-export from Great Britain; and (b) the proposed customs office is equipped to carry out the necessary checks and formalities for the introduction into or export or re-export from Great Britain. .
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