Article 3

The system for the identification and registration of bovine animals shall comprise the following elements: eartags to identify animals individually; computerized databases; animal passports; individual registers kept on each holding. The Commission and the competent authority of the Member State concerned shall have access to all information under this Title. The Member States and the Commission shall take the measures necessary to ensure access to this data for all parties concerned, including consumer organizations having a particular interest which are recognized by the Member State, provided that the data confidentiality and protection prescribed by national law are ensured.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-10 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.