For at kunne indfoeres i Faellesskabet skal dyr fra tredjelande ledsages af et certifikat udstedt af den kompetente myndighed i det paagaeldende land, hvorved det attesteres, at de mindst har faaet en lige saa god behandling som den, der i henhold til dette direktiv skal gives dyr af faellesskabsoprindelse.
Animals imported from non-member countries must, with respect to the requirements for their welfare, whilst being reared, receive treatment at least equivalent to that guaranteed by this Directive to animals of Community origin. This requirement must be stated in a certificate issued by the competent authority of the non-member country concerned.