Document type: order published in the Journal officiel de la République française n°0152 of July 2, 2025
Author: Maud Faipoux
Preview: Publics concerned: professionals involved in activities related to pets of domestic species, in particular those mentioned in articles L. 214-6-1, L. 214-6-2, L. 214-6-3 and L. 214-6-5 of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.
Purpose: this document lays down the health and animal protection rules that must be met in the course of the following activities: management of a pound, shelter or association oeprating without shelters, the breeding of dogs or cats, commercial activities involving the keeping, transport, or education and training of dogs or cats, and commercial activities involving the sale and presentation to the public of pets of domestic species. This Order specifies the conditions under which activities related to pets of domestic species must be carried out, taking into account the physiological and behavioral needs of animals of different species, as well as the importance of the characteristics and health requirements of activities related to pets of domestic species. The text sets out in detail the content of the health regulations to be drawn up by the responsible parties for such activities in collaboration with the designated health veterinarian, along with the conditions for the official presence of a qualified representative, who must provide proof of his or her knowledge as mentioned in paragraph 3 of Article L. 214-6-1. The activities mentioned in Articles L. 214-6-1, L. 214-6-2, L. 214-6-3 and L. 214-6-5 of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code must be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Order. This text does not apply to establishments that breed animals for scientific purposes.
Entry into force: this order enters into force the day after its publication.
Application: this order is issued in application of articles L. 214-6-3, R. 214-27-3, R. 214-28, R. 214-29, R. 214-30, R. 214-30-1 and R. 214-30-3 of the French Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.
