What is required for CITES-listed items to be traded within the EU?

For CITES-listed items to be traded within the EU, certain specific circumstances permit the absence of permits. This reflects the EU's regulations aligning with CITES requirements, which provide for streamlined processes in certain cases, such as transactions involving items that have been manufactured or acquired legally and are considered low-risk for conservation purposes.

The context of this regulation suggests that in cases where the items fall under specific exemptions (for example, personal items that meet certain age criteria or are antiques), no export permits or additional documentation are necessary. This helps facilitate the movement of certain goods while still ensuring that conservation efforts are respected.

In contrast, the other choices reflect situations where permits are generally required, which limits the scope for trade without documentation and does not accurately represent the streamlined processes available under specific conditions within the EU's regulatory framework concerning CITES-listed items.