1989/1024(CNS)

Animal Transport Protection Regulation

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) ON THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS DURING TRANSPORT

Stage: No longer in force
Transposition deadline: 1 Jan 1993
Procedure: Directive · Consultation procedure
Last activity: 1 Jan 1993

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Directive 91/628/EEC sets welfare standards for transporting live animals within, into and out of the EU. It covers solipeds, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, rabbits, cats, dogs and other vertebrates, with exemptions for pets and journeys under 50 km. Member States had to transpose it by 1 January 1993. It requires route plans for journeys over 24 hours, staff training and official checks.

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