The present Act is composed of 12 Sections and five Annexes. The Sections are the following: General provisions (sect. 1); Veterinary requirements for taking up and running controlled activities (sect. 2); Veterinary requirements for the transport of animals, non-edible products of animal origin and animal by-products (sect. 3); Veterinary requirements for the trade of animals, non-edible products of animal origin and animal by-products (sect. 4); Veterinary requirements for the transfer of dome