official detention

Defined in Article 3, Regulation (EU) 2017/625

Definitions over time (2)

1. 14/12/2019 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 3, Regulation (EU) 2017/625 Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

   ‘official detention’ means the procedure by which the competent authorities ensure that animals and goods subject to official controls are not moved or tampered with pending a decision on their destination; it includes storage by operators in accordance with the instructions and under the control of the competent authorities;

2. 07/04/2017 – 27/04/2017 Article 3, Regulation (EU) 2017/625 Scope: Whole act

   For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

   ‘official detention’ means the procedure by which the competent authorities ensure that animals and goods subject to official controls are not moved or tampered with pending a decision on their destination; it includes storage by operators in accordance with the instructions and under the control of the competent authorities;

Used in (6 places in 5 provisions on 12/11/2026)

Regulation (EU) 2017/625 (6 in 5)

Article 3 · Article 65 · Article 66² · Article 67 · Article 137