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International Animal Export Regulations

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Notice

If you have any questions or concerns regarding these regulations for exporting animals or animal products to a foreign country, you should contact the APHIS-VS Area Office in the State from which the animals or products will be exported.

Greece - Summary of Requirements

The following protocols for exporting animals to Greece are available through the International Regulations Retrieval System (IRRS).

SPECIES - MOST RECENT UPDATE

Cattle

  • Bovine embryos: Annex II - In vivo derived embryos (eligible for intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-Greek March 2006 (pdf 178kb)
  • Bovine embryos: Annex III - In vitro derived embryos, conceived using semen complying with Council Directive 88/407/EEC (eligible for intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-Greek March 2006 (pdf 190kb)
  • Bovine embryos: Annex IV - In vitro derived embryos, conceived using semen coming from an approved semen collection/storage center (excluded from intra-Community trade). Bilingual English-Greek March 2006 (pdf 222kb)
  • Bovine embryos: Annex V - Embryos collected or produced before January 1, 2006, conceived using semen coming from an approved semen collection center (excluded from intra-Community trade) NOTE: May be used for in vivo or in vitro derived embryos for a transitional period until December 31, 2006. Bilingual English- Greek March 2006 (pdf 206kb)

Horses

Poultry

Swine

Birds singing/exotic - July 2003 (pdf 58kb)

Pet Dogs, Cats and Ferrets - (bilingual European Community health certificate) - March 2005 (pdf 263kb)

Dogs, Cats and Ferrets - (Trade, Commercial importation) - August 2004 (pdf 263kb)

Note:

It is preferred that all health certificates consist of one page. In the case of a multiple page health certificate, the certificate number needs to be clearly marked in the top right hand corner of each page and sealed. The health certificate must be signed in a color different from the text. This holds true for both the USDA accredited veterinarian's signature and the endorsing federal veterinarian's signature.

For species not listed, the requirements are not known. However, exporters wanting to ship livestock whose requirements are not listed in the IRRS, should have the interested party (importer/buyer) in the country of destination apply for an Import Permit at the appropriate ministry. This Import Permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.

Other Information

Greece is a member State of the European Community (EC).

Explanatory Notes for Bovine Embryo Collection from EC Council Directive - September 1989 (pdf 56kb)

Pets

Import of psittacine birds is permitted only for private individuals. The veterinary certificate for birds must state that the bird is free of psittacosis, and that the country of origin is free of disease. There is a health clearance at the point of entry, and birds are subject to surveillance by veterinary authority for 6 months.

 

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Last Modified: May 14, 2008