This Regulation establishes restrictions on the introduction of certain species of wild fauna and flora into the European Union. It prohibits the import of specific specimens from designated countries of origin to protect endangered species and regulate wildlife trade. The act replaces the previous Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2770.The Regulation consists of three articles and a detailed Annex. Article 1 establishes the general prohibition, Article 2 repeals the previous regulation, and Article 3 sets the entry into force. The Annex is divided into two main sections: specimens included in Annex A and Annex B to Regulation (EC) No 338/97, listing specific species with their source coverage, specimen types, and countries of origin.The most significant changes compared to the previous regulation include the removal of restrictions for several species: Trioceros montium and Trioceros quadricornis from Cameroon, Trioceros feae from Equatorial Guinea, and several species from Madagascar (Mantella cowanii, Mantella crocea, Mantella viridis, Scaphiophryne gottlebei) and Indonesia (Varanus dumerilii, Varanus jobiensis, Varanus salvadorii).Key provisions include:
- Comprehensive lists of prohibited specimens categorized by species classification (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, mollusks, cnidarians, and flora)
- Specific restrictions based on specimen source (wild or ranched)
- Detailed country-specific prohibitions
- Special conditions for certain specimens (such as size restrictions for some species)
