“Accordingly, cat dogs may enter as pets only after a full veterinary examination has been carried out, and the entry of other individuals for live pets is illegal”. The authorities concerned in the quarantine sector described the lack of information on the origin, variety and state of health of offshore plants and animals, which are not subject to quarantine clearance, and the multiple risks to human health and the ecological environment. The ban on entry is intended to prevent the invasion of alien species and harmful organisms and to protect agricultural production, ecological safety and the health of the population. The inspection and quarantine authorities may also be held criminally liable for any serious animal outbreak that may result from the seizure of goods found to be in violation of the regulations, the evacuation or destruction of goods according to the quarantine conditions and the administrative punishment of the consignee.
Living animals entering through normal channels are generally used for scientific purposes, for example, and bulk imported organisms must have a quarantine certificate from the country of origin and must submit an application in advance to the National Directorate of Quality Inspection.