The following paragraphs 6 and 7 are hereby added to article 1 of Regulation (EC) No. 2629/97: In addition to the information provided for in paragraph l and distinct from it, the replacement eartags used in the event of eartag losses may contain a mark with the version number of the replacement eartag expressed in Roman numerals. In such an event, the identification code provided for in paragraph 2 shall remain unchanged. In case of an eartag loss, the replacement eartag used by a Member State for animals born in another Member State shall bear at least the same information as is provided for in paragraph 2, and also the code or the logo of the competent authority issuing it.
1999-07-29