{"id":17637,"date":"2022-09-16T22:21:39","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T22:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legalblog.ie\/?p=17637"},"modified":"2022-09-25T14:12:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T14:12:32","slug":"invasive-species","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Invasive Species [EU]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Protecting_biodiversity_from_invasive_alien_species\" title=\"Protecting biodiversity from invasive alien species\">Protecting biodiversity from invasive alien species<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#List_of_invasive_alien_species_of_Union_concern\" title=\"List of invasive alien species of Union concern\">List of invasive alien species of Union concern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Permits\" title=\"Permits\">Permits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#National_action_plans\" title=\"National action plans\">National action plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#IAS_of_regional_concern_and_native_IAS\" title=\"IAS of regional concern and native IAS\">IAS of regional concern and native IAS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Surveillance_system\" title=\"Surveillance system\">Surveillance system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Early_detection_and_rapid_eradication_of_newly_establishing_IAS\" title=\"Early detection and rapid eradication of newly establishing IAS\">Early detection and rapid eradication of newly establishing IAS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Management_of_widely_spread_IAS\" title=\"Management of widely spread IAS\">Management of widely spread IAS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Restoring_damaged_ecosystems\" title=\"Restoring damaged ecosystems\">Restoring damaged ecosystems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Transitional_measures\" title=\"Transitional measures\">Transitional measures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Application_Background\" title=\"Application &amp; Background\">Application &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#MAIN_DOCUMENT\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENT\">MAIN DOCUMENT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Alien_and_locally_absent_species\" title=\"Alien and locally absent species\">Alien and locally absent species<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Scope\" title=\"Scope\">Scope<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Measures_for_avoiding_adverse_effects_on_biodiversity\" title=\"Measures for avoiding adverse effects on biodiversity\">Measures for avoiding adverse effects on biodiversity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Permits-2\" title=\"Permits\">Permits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Routine_movement\" title=\"Routine movement\">Routine movement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Non-routine_movement\" title=\"Non-routine movement\">Non-routine movement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Movements_affecting_neighbouring_EU_countries\" title=\"Movements affecting neighbouring EU countries\">Movements affecting neighbouring EU countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Register\" title=\"Register\">Register<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#Application_Background-2\" title=\"Application &amp; Background\">Application &amp; Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/legalblog.ie\/invasive-species\/#MAIN_DOCUMENT-2\" title=\"MAIN DOCUMENT\">MAIN DOCUMENT<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protecting_biodiversity_from_invasive_alien_species\"><\/span>Protecting biodiversity from invasive alien species<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) No 1143\/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species<\/p>\n<p>It sets out rules to prevent and manage the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (IAS)* in the EU.<\/p>\n<p>This law seeks to minimise and mitigate the adverse effects of IAS on EU biodiversity and ecosystems, as well as on human health and the economy.<\/p>\n<p>KEY POINTS<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_invasive_alien_species_of_Union_concern\"><\/span>List of invasive alien species of Union concern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On 13 July 2016, the European Commission adopted its first list of IAS of \u2018Union concern\u2019.The list, which is developed on the basis of scientific risk assessments, is updated regularly and reviewed at least every 6 years. The list has already been updated once, with the adoption of additional species to the list on 12 July 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Species on this list may not be intentionally brought into the EU\u2019s territory. Nor may they be kept, bred, transported to, from or within the EU, sold, grown or released into the environment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permits\"><\/span>Permits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EU countries may issue permits to allow research, off-site conservation and medicinal use of the species listed as IAS of Union concern. For any other uses, EU countries wishing to issue permits first need to seek the Commission\u2019s authorisation.<\/p>\n<p>The IAS in question must be kept and handled in contained holding and transported under conditions that preclude their escape.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_action_plans\"><\/span>National action plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Within 3 years of the listing of species, EU countries have to establish and implement action plans to address priority pathways. This is to prevent the unintentional introduction and spread of IAS of Union concern in their territory.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IAS_of_regional_concern_and_native_IAS\"><\/span>IAS of regional concern and native IAS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>IAS may originate in one EU region and create issues in another EU region. Here, the Commission has a role to play in ensuring that the affected EU countries work together to deal with the problem.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surveillance_system\"><\/span>Surveillance system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Within 18 months of the adoption of the list of IASs of Union concern, EU countries must establish surveillance systems which collect and record data on the occurrence of IAS in the environment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_detection_and_rapid_eradication_of_newly_establishing_IAS\"><\/span>Early detection and rapid eradication of newly establishing IAS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any new observation (first observation or first observation after eradication) of a listed IAS in an EU country or in part of its territory leads to a rapid eradication obligation. Eradication can be achieved by lethal or non-lethal measures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Management_of_widely_spread_IAS\"><\/span>Management of widely spread IAS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Within 18 months of the listing of species, EU countries need to establish management measures for IAS that have already widely spread in their territory to minimise adverse effects.<\/p>\n<p>These measures may be lethal or non-lethal and should remain proportionate to their impact on the environment and appropriate to the specific circumstances in the EU country.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restoring_damaged_ecosystems\"><\/span>Restoring damaged ecosystems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EU countries should carry out measures to assist in the recovery of an ecosystem that has been degraded, damaged or destroyed by an IAS of Union concern.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transitional_measures\"><\/span>Transitional measures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>People may keep their pets on the condition that:<\/p>\n<p>they were acquired before the list was drafted; and<br \/>\nall appropriate measures are put in place to ensure that they cannot reproduce or escape.<br \/>\nIn the first year after it has been listed, a business or other commercial enterprise may continue selling a species until stock is exhausted. However, in the second year following listing, a species may be sold or transferred to an establishment holding a permit or culled humanely. These transactions are allowed on condition that all appropriate steps are taken to ensure that the species cannot escape or reproduce.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Background\"><\/span>Application &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has applied since 1 January 2015.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see:<\/p>\n<p>Invasive alien species (European Commission).<br \/>\nKEY TERMS<\/p>\n<p>Invasive alien species (IAS): plants or animals that have been transported outside their natural ecological range by humans (whether intentionally or unintentionally) into a new environment. While many of these species do not survive, some do and, due to their invasiveness, cause significant ecological and economic damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENT\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EU) No 1143\/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (OJ L 317, 4.11.2014, pp. 35-55)<\/p>\n<p>RELATED DOCUMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017\/1263 of 12 July 2017 updating the list of invasive alien species of Union concern established by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016\/1141 pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143\/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 182, 13.7.2017, pp. 37\u201339)<\/p>\n<p>Regulation (EU) 2016\/2031 of the European Parliament of the Council of 26 October 2016 on protective measures against pests of plants, amending Regulations (EU) No 228\/2013, (EU) No 652\/2014 and (EU) No 1143\/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Council Directives 69\/464\/EEC, 74\/647\/EEC, 93\/85\/EEC, 98\/57\/EC, 2000\/29\/EC, 2006\/91\/EC and 2007\/33\/EC (OJ L 317, 23.11.2016, pp. 4-104)<\/p>\n<p>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016\/1141 of 13 July 2016 adopting a list of invasive alien species of Union concern pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143\/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 189, 14.7.2016, pp. 4-8)<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments to Regulation (EU) 2016\/1141 have been incorporated into the original document. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016\/145 of 4 February 2016 adopting the format of the document serving as evidence for the permit issued by the competent authorities of Member States allowing establishments to carry out certain activities concerning invasive alien species of Union concern pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143\/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 30, 5.2.2016, pp. 1-6)<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alien_and_locally_absent_species\"><\/span>Alien and locally absent species<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Regulation (EC) No 708\/2007 \u2014 use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture<\/p>\n<p>It aims to create rules on aquaculture* practices to ensure adequate protection of the aquatic environment from the risks associated with the use of non-native species and locally absent species* in aquaculture.<\/p>\n<p>It is based on the voluntary alien species* rules of the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea and the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scope\"><\/span>Scope<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The regulation applies to:<\/p>\n<p>movements of alien species (introductions)* or locally absent species (translocations)* for their use in aquaculture in the EU;<br \/>\nall types of aquaculture installation. Nevertheless, it lays down special rules relating to closed aquaculture facilities. Movements of non-native or locally absent species to be kept in closed aquaculture facilities may be exempted from the requirement to obtain a permit on condition that they are transported under conditions that prevent them from spreading in the environment. EU countries must keep a regularly updated list of closed aquaculture facilities.<\/p>\n<p>It does not apply to:<\/p>\n<p>translocations of organisms within EU countries, except if there is a risk to the environment;<br \/>\npet shops, garden centres or aquaria where there is no contact with EU waters;<br \/>\nthe species listed in Annex IV, except for certain cases.<br \/>\nIt covers all aquatic species, including any part that might survive and reproduce.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measures_for_avoiding_adverse_effects_on_biodiversity\"><\/span>Measures for avoiding adverse effects on biodiversity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EU countries must:<\/p>\n<p>introduce measures to avoid adverse effects on biodiversity resulting from the movement of aquatic organisms for aquaculture purposes and from the spreading of those organisms;<br \/>\nmonitor and inspect aquaculture activities to ensure<br \/>\nclosed aquaculture facilities comply with the requirements laid down by this regulation; and<br \/>\ntransport to or from such facilities takes place under conditions which prevent the escape of alien species or non-target species.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permits-2\"><\/span>Permits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Any movement of an alien aquatic organism to an aquaculture facility requires a permit issued by the receiving EU country. To obtain this permit, the aquaculture operator must submit an application providing certain information, including:<\/p>\n<p>the name and characteristics of the organism concerned;<br \/>\nthe proposed destination and the reason for the movement;<br \/>\nthe potential impact on the environment;<br \/>\nthe measures to manage and monitor the movement, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Routine_movement\"><\/span>Routine movement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the case of movement from a source known not to pose a risk to the environment, the competent authority may issue a permit indicating, where applicable, requirements for quarantine* or pilot release*.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-routine_movement\"><\/span>Non-routine movement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the case of non-routine movement, an environmental risk assessment must be carried out. If the level of risk is assessed to be medium or high, the applicant and the administration concerned must examine whether there are ways to reduce the risk to a low level. If the level of risk is reduced to low, the competent authority may issue a permit indicating, where appropriate, requirements for quarantine, pilot release or monitoring*.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Movements_affecting_neighbouring_EU_countries\"><\/span>Movements affecting neighbouring EU countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EU countries likely to be affected by a movement of marine organisms must be informed and send their comments to the European Commission, which will confirm, cancel or amend the permit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Register\"><\/span>Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>EU countries must keep a register of introductions and translocations containing all the information relating to them. The registers are to be made available to the public.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of EU countries have dedicated a specific web page on the regulation and the register is generally accessible from there.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Background-2\"><\/span>Application &amp; Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has applied since 1 January 2009, other than Chapters I and II, as well as Article 24 (detailed rules and adaptation to technical progress) which have applied since 18 July 2007.<\/p>\n<p>Invasive alien species are one of the key causes of loss in biodiversity, whether by:<\/p>\n<p>genetic changes;<br \/>\nthe deterioration or modification of habitats;<br \/>\nspreading pathogenic agents and parasites; or<br \/>\nreplacing native species in the ecological niche which they occupy.<br \/>\nThis environmental impact has major economic and social repercussions.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, see:<\/p>\n<p>Rules on alien and locally absent species (European Commission).<\/p>\n<p>KEY TERMS<\/p>\n<p>Aquaculture: the rearing or culture of aquatic organisms using techniques designed to increase the production of those organisms beyond the natural capacity of the environment. The organisms remain the property of a natural or legal person throughout the rearing or culture, up to and including harvesting.<\/p>\n<p>Locally absent species: any aquatic species which is locally absent from a zone within its natural range of distribution for biogeographical reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Alien species:<br \/>\nany aquatic species occurring outside its known natural range and the area of its dispersal potential;<br \/>\nany organism where the number of chromosomes has been artificially doubled; and<br \/>\nfertile artificially hybridised species.<\/p>\n<p>Introductions: the process by which an alien species is intentionally moved to an environment outside its natural range for use in aquaculture.<\/p>\n<p>Translocations: the process by which a locally absent species is intentionally moved within its natural range for its use in aquaculture to an area where it was not previously present.<br \/>\nQuarantine: the purpose of this is to maintain the organisms concerned in complete isolation for long enough to establish a breeding stock, to detect accidentally present species and to confirm the absence of pathogens and disease. The quarantine establishment must comply with detailed specifications in compliance with the conditions established by the regulation (Annex III).<br \/>\nPilot release: the initial phase of small-scale release of aquatic organisms subject to special confinement and prevention measures. A contingency plan must be drawn up so that the organisms in question can be removed or reduced in density in the event of unforeseen risks to the environment or native populations.<br \/>\nMonitoring: this must be carried out for at least two years following the organisms\u2019 release into their new environment, to assess whether the impacts were accurately predicted or if there are additional or different impacts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAIN_DOCUMENT-2\"><\/span>MAIN DOCUMENT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Council Regulation (EC) No 708\/2007 of 11 June 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture (OJ L 168, 28.6.2007, pp. 1-17)<\/p>\n<p>Successive amendments to Regulation (EC) No 708\/2007 have been incorporated in to the original document. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED DOCUMENTS<\/p>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EC) No 535\/2008 of 13 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 708\/2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture (OJ L 156, 14.6.2008, pp. 6-9)<\/p>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EC) No 506\/2008 of 6 June 2008 amending Annex IV to Council Regulation (EC) No 708\/2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture (OJ L 149, 7.6.2008, pp. 36-37)<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-17637\" data-postid=\"17637\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-17637 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting biodiversity from invasive alien species Regulation (EU) No 1143\/2014 on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species It sets out rules to prevent and manage the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (IAS)* in the EU. 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