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From: Martin Braunstein [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sun 2006.05.07 18:25
To: Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology
Subject: Re: [BEE-L] Illegal importations of queens in the EU



Hi all,

I am the owner & operator of MALKA QUEENS, a queen exporter located in
Argentina. Since 1999 I am shipping queens to many European Union (EU)
countries.

I was indeed surprise to read the message of Mr. Roger White. The current
European Union legislation regulating the import of queen bees is Decision
2005/60/CE. It clearly excludes any importation of live bees coming from the
continental US. Hawaii is obviously not included in this restriction and is
therefore permitted to ship queens to any EU contry.

I really don`t see how someone could make a «legal» importation of
continental American queens into Europe by airfreight in huge quantities -as
mentioned by Mr. White in his post- without drawing the attention of
veterinary officers at the airports of entry. EU import controls at the
border are very strict and in my impression extremely hard to bypass.

When any shipment of live bees arrives to any European airport, it must go
through the veterinary inspection services performed by what is called
«Border Inspection Post» (BIP). I can assure Mr. White that the
veterinarians in charge of
this checks are totally aware of the current legislation. They would not
only stop any shipment from the US,  but also any shipment from any country
not listed in  Decision 79/542/CE which details the the number countries
allowed to export live animals to the EU.

By the way, according to another EU Regulation (282/2004) any importation of
live animals into the EU must be pre-alerted with several days of
anticipation by fax to the (BIP) with a document entitled «Common Veterinary
Entry Document - Animals» (CVED-A). Failing to do this might mean either the
reexportation of the animals upon arrival, their sacrifice or a heavy fine
in the best of scenarios. This pre-alert also allows the vets to confirm or
deny the permit of entrance. I don`t know of any major European airline who
will accept a shipment of live animals, unless the BIP had already issued an
approval of entrance.

Mr. White, you can rest in peace!

Regards,


Martin Braunstein
www.malkaqueens.com


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