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Questionnaire from the International Zoo Veterinary GroupAnimal Health have recently sent out a questionnaire to tortoise breeders on marking methods for juvenile tortoises. Please be reassured that this was sent out by WLRS on behalf of the IZVG, and your names and addresses were not released to them. Please accept our apologies for any anxiety caused. - Read More..
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:50:46 GMT
Summary of Responses to the Charging ConsultationIn February 2008, Defra launched a consultation to invite views on proposals to introduce a full cost recovery charging regime for processing and issuing CITES licences. The summary of responses is now available on Defra's website - Read More..
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:15:16 GMT
US CITES Management Authority require validation to clear shipmentsWe have been contacted by the US CITES Management Authority who have advised us that under revised CITES regulations the US inspection authorities will not clear shipments which have not been validated. Therefore you should ensure that all CITES documents are validated or certified by the stamp or seal and signature of the inspecting authority in box 27 at the time of (re)export. The inspecting authority must note the actual quantity of specimens being (re) exported otherwise goods may be seized. Items that are posted must also be validated. - Read More..
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:35:16 GMT
Older News Headlines
- Fri, 23 May 2008 - Update on the export ban on birds due to avian influenza
- Tue, 22 Apr 2008 - CITES Bulletin - Spring 2008 - Amendment
- Fri, 11 Apr 2008 - New EU regulation published
- Fri, 04 Feb 2008 - Cheques made payable to Animal Health
- Fri, 11 Jan 2008 - Consulation on Cost Recovery
- Sat, 23 Jan 2008 - Bird Registration is retained
- Fri, 11 Jan 2008 - Summary of responses on Ports of Entry consultation
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