Animals and Wildlife Products To help conserve and protect native and endangered species, the sale of animals and their parts is subject to a wide range of UK legislation. The following guidelines apply to the listing of animal and wildlife items on zoobay.co.uk to help members abide by the law and protect wildlife. If we become aware of any listing that breaks this policy, we will end the listing and may, where appropriate, forward it to the relevant law enforcement agency. Stuffed Birds and the Parts and Derivatives of Birds All native UK birds, along with their nests and eggs, are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Some rare native and non-native bird species are also protected under the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations. No native birds may be listed on zoobay unless members can produce  evidence confirming that they have not been taken from the wild illegally, and this evidence is included in the listing. A list of native bird species can be found on the following sites: http://www.bou.org.uk/recbrlst1dna.html http://www.bou.org.uk/recbrlst2dna.html No bird species listed on Annex A of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations may be listed on zoobay unless accompanied by an Article 10 certificate issued by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The Article 10 certificate number must be shown in the listing of any Annex A of the EU Wildlife Trade bird. Failing to show this the listing will be removed immediatly.    More information on the species listed in the Annexes can be found at http://www.ukcites.gov.uk/intro/cites_species.htm#EC Regulation Annexes.   Stuffed Animals and the Parts and Derivatives of Animals Many native animal species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Some rare native and many non-native species are protected under the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations. No animal or part of an animal of a species listed in Schedule 5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act may be listed on zoobay unless the seller can produce evidence confirming that they have not been taken from the wild illegally. A list of species on Schedule 5 can be found at: http://www.jncc.gov.uk/species/Legislation/protect/animals.htm.No animal or part of an animal of a species listed on Annex A of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations may be sold on zoobay unless accompanied by an Article 10 certificate as issued by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). More information on the species listed in the Annexes can be found at: http://www.ukcites.gov.uk/intro/cites_species.htm#EC Regulation Annexes.   Antique Stuffed Animals and the Parts and Derivatives of Animals All trade in antique stuffed animals and the parts and derivatives of animals is strictly controlled. Items made from or containing antique stuffed animals and the parts and derivatives of animals may only be listed under one of the following two conditions: The seller has documentary proof that the item is older than 1st June 1947, the proof is included in the listing. The item is accompanied by an Article 10 certificate as issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) (see below) and such certificate is included in the listing.   Skins, Hides and Rugs Generally, such items may be listed on zoobay, subject to the above limitations.   Ivory All trade in ivory is strictly controlled. Items made from or containing ivory may only be listed under one of the following two conditions: The seller has documentary proof that the item is older than 1st June 1947, the proof is included in the listing, and the item is in a significantly worked form; or The item is accompanied by an Article 10 certificate as issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) (see below) and such certificate is included in the listing. Sea Turtles zoobay does not permit the sale of any item made, in whole or in part, from any part of a sea turtle. state that the item is not made of "genuine" tortoise shell. Sales Abroad Export restrictions apply to items made from, or containing, the parts of species listed on Annex A or B of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations. Any such item which is sent to a buyer outside the EU must be accompanied by an export permit as issued by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Certificates and Permits Applications for Article 10 certificates should be submitted to Defra. Export permits can also be obtained from Defra. Information about licensing and application forms for Article 10 certificates and export permits can be found at: http://www.ukcites.gov.uk/license/default.htm. Please state in your item listing whether you are in possession of an Article 10 certificate if it is required