Publication type: European Parliament press release
Preview: To protect animal welfare, consumers and public health, the Environment and Public Health Committee called for EU Action Plan to address illegal trade in companion animals.
On Tuesday, the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee adopted a resolution demanding action against the illegal trade in pets to protect animal welfare, consumers and public health.
The text calls for a series of measures to address illegal trafficking of companion animals, including:
- a mandatory EU-wide system to identify and register cats and dogs;
- an EU definition of large-scale commercial breeding facilities known as puppy mills;
- improved law enforcement and tougher sanctions for those involved;
- encouraging people to adopt, rather than purchase, companion animals.
