European Commission - Questions and answers Questions and Answers on new EU rules on ivory trade Brussels, 16 December 2021 What are the international and EU rules on ivory trade? International ivory trade is banned under the Convention on International...
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European Commission - Questions and answers Questions and Answers on new EU rules on ivory trade Brussels, 16 December 2021 What are the international and EU rules on ivory trade? International ivory trade is banned under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), with narrowly defined exemptions, for example for items acquired before elephants became protected under CITES. EU rules on ivory trade are more restrictive than the CITES regime in many instances, notably as they regulate domestic trade in ivory (within and between Member States), which is not required under CITES. Trade in elephant ivory to, within and from the EU for commercial purposes is therefore prohibited in general. It is only permitted under strict conditions for certain objects and types of trade where the risk of contributing to poaching and illegal trade is very low or non-existent. These exemptions are listed in the revised Guidance on ivory trade published today, which aims to assist E
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