The Directive also lays down procedures for checks on arrival at destination, which take the form of non-discriminatory spot checks; where there are grounds for suspecting an infringement, checks may be carried out during transportation. The rules to be followed by consignees, the procedures governing checks at points of entry into the Community of products from non-member countries, and the procedures to be applied in cases where a check reveals an irregularity or a serious threat to animal or human health are laid down. As regards animals from third countries, Directive 91/496/EEC also lays down the procedure for veterinary checks and tightens up the checks to be carried out by the competent authorities.

Directives 89/662/EEC and 91/496/EEC set out the measures to be taken if a zoonosis or other disease or phenomenon liable to present a serious threat to animal or human health occurs. As for intra-Community trade, the Member State of origin is initially responsible for these measures, and the rules to be observed by the Member State of destination are laid down. The Commission may also take action. As regards animals from third countries, the Commission may, as a precaution where warranted by a serious animal or public health reason, ban imports or lay down special conditions for them.

Directive 91/496/EEC also lays down the conditions that must be met by border inspection posts. Furthermore, it requires the Commission to introduce a computerised data-processing system linking the border inspection services and its own veterinary authorities.

Directive 92/67/EEC finalises the introduction of the rules laid down in the present Directive.