New ivory trade regulation Comments on the definition of pre-1975 musical instruments and other matters for the attention of the Commission and the Member States February 03, 2022 I. A principle of interpretation for the definition of pre-1975 instruments...
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New ivory trade regulation Comments on the definition of pre-1975 musical instruments and other matters for the attention of the Commission and the Member States February 03, 2022 I. A principle of interpretation for the definition of pre-1975 instruments The signatory organisations wish to express their concern that the definition of pre-1975 musical instruments as currently contained in the Commission's revised guidance document is both imprecise and particularly restrictive1. As it stands, the criterion according to which an instrument « must be or have been recently used by a performer » is incompatible with the reality of our sector and creates legal uncertainty. Indeed, the lifespan of a musical instrument exceeds that of the musician, it is common that an instrument whose vocation is to be played is not played for a given period (repair, forgetfulness, put aside...), without its destination or its nature being affected. It is therefore essential that instruments that are tempora
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