Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability
Published in 2023
First EU legislative proposal concerning the welfare of dogs and cats in kennels, shelters and pet shops. It includes compulsory microchip identification and registration for animals sold in the EU, compulsory licensing of breeding establishments, a harmonization of the regulations on housing, breeding and care; awareness-raising among buyers of the care, feeding and veterinary needs of pets; adequate training in animal care and welfare for those employed as carers by such establishments; a system to allow buyers to check the identification and registration of animals supplied via online platforms; and a requirement for imported animals to meet the same welfare standards as those bred in the EU.
Document types: Regulation/Certification
Animal categories: Canines, Felines
Keywords: Adoption, Human-animal relationship,Abandonment, Societal issues