Published in 2026
Review of European Animal Law for 2025: Progress has been made toward banning fur farming, but protections for certain wild species have been rolled back. 2026 is expected to bring new regulatory developments, particularly regarding the welfare of dogs and cats and, potentially, farm animals.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: All animals
Published in 1982
Code sanitaire de l’OMSA pour les animaux terrestres pour le transport par voie maritime
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Cattle, Goats, Horses, Mammals, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry
Published in 1982
Code sanitaire de l’OMSA pour les animaux terrestres pour le transport par voie maritime
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Cattle, Goats, Horses, Mammals, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry
Published in 1982
Code sanitaire de l’OMSA pour les animaux terrestres pour le transport par voie maritime
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Cattle, Goats, Horses, Mammals, Sheep, Pigs, Poultry
Published in 2025
In response to a parliamentary question on the ban on the transport of live animals, the European Commission acknowledges serious animal welfare problems during transport, particularly at borders, and emphasizes Member States' responsibility to effectively enforce existing rules. It highlights immediate operational measures, such as cooperation with Turkey and Bulgaria and the improvement of procedures via TRACES, along with an ongoing legislative review to strengthen animal protection. While supporting the increased use of trade in meat and genetic materials, the Commission takes the view that the transport of live animals remains, in certain cases, necessary for the functioning of the relevant sectors.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Equines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry
Published in 2025
Government answer to a question raised by a Deputy on the urgent need to ban cage farming in France, reminding the government of its unfulfilled commitments and of the strength of public expectations. In it, the government reaffirms its support for an end to the use of cages as part of a progressive Europe-wide approach, based on scientific, economic and social analysis. France will support the transition through the provision of research, aid to farmers and consultation with all stakeholders.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Poultry
Published in 2025
Government answer to a question from a Deputy on the proliferation of stray cats in France. It summarises existing measures and its support for local pilot schemes supported by a one-off €3 million funding pot in 2024, but, for the time being, envisages no further roll-out due to lack of funding.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Felines
Published in 2025
Answer from the French Government to a question from a Deputy calling for a national audit of abattoirs following the L214 group's exposure of cruel practices. The government replies that abattoirs are already tightly controlled, with regular inspections, annual audits and reinforced inspection, and is looking into the roll-out of video surveillance despite the constraints involved.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry
Published in 2025
Answer to a question on a request by Finland for a derogation to continue mink farming despite the addition of mink to the EU list of invasive species and the fact that most Member States have already banned the farming of fur. In its answer, the European Commission states that it will grant any such derogation according to its published criteria and that it intends to follow up on the Fur Free Europe Citizen's Initiative by March 2026. It will conduct an impact assessment before deciding on a possible EU-wide ban.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Mammals
Published in 2025
Answer from the Commission to a question from an MEP on the discovery in Malta of lions and a panther being kept under unfit conditions, revealing serious breaches of the European regulations on animal welfare. In its answer, the Commission states that Member States must apply the Zoos Directive and the EU Wildlife Trade Regulation, and that it is looking into ways to strengthen its legislation to prevent such abuse.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
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