Keywords: Societal issues

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E-004275/2019: Certifications to develop animal welfare labelling

Question: Izaskun Bilbao Barandica. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on the progress of the labelling of products of animal origin in the EU

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry

Keywords: Societal issues, Welfare indicators

Access the source: European Parliament: Written answer to Question E-004275/2019: Certifications to develop animal welfare labeling

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E-003903/2019 : Labelling of halal-certified products

Question: Peter Kofod. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on a labelling system for halal meat products of the type used for kosher products, to inform consumers

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines

Keywords: Societal issues, Welfare indicators

Access the source: European Parliament: Written answer to Question E-003903/2019: Labeling of halal-certified products

Arrêté du 24 février 2020 relatif à l’application par les éleveurs de traitements visant à supprimer ou atténuer la douleur liée aux actes relevant de la conduite de l’élevage

Journal Officiel of the French Republic

Published in 2020

The Order authorizes livestock producers to employ any veterinary drug to suppress or alleviate pain associated with farm management practices.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Bovines, Caprines, Ovines, Porcines, Poultry

Keywords: Pain, Societal issues

Access the source: Order of February 24, 2020, regarding the use by livestock producers of treatments intended to eliminate or alleviate pain associated with procedures related to livestock management

Being sustainable doesn’t equate to a free pass on animal welfare

The Poultry Site

Published in 2020

Discussion of the link between sustainable farming and respect for animal welfare standards in poultry farming

Document types: Technical Paper

Animal categories: Poultry

Keywords: Societal issues, Welfare indicators, Living environment, Breeding and rearing systems

Access the source: Being sustainable doesn’t mean you can ignore animal welfare

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E004231/2019: Transport of live animals

Question: Roman Haider, Georg Mayer. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on transport conditions (duration, feeding, watering, temperatures...) and on the position of the European Commission on the banning of the transport of live animals inside the EU

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

Access the source: European Parliament: Written answer to Question E004231/2019: Transport of live animals

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E004206/2019 Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 – Animal welfare during transport

Question: Francisco Guerreiro. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on the position of the European Commission on revisions to the legislation on the transport of live animals or its prohibition in the EU

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E004106/2019 Movement of animals and welfare

Question: Clare Daly. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on the monitoring of the implementation of European rules on the commercial movement of companion animals

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

Access the source: European Parliament: Written answer to Question E004106/2019—Movement of animals and animal welfare

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E004029/2019 : Castration of piglets without anaesthetic in the EU

Question: Harald Vilimsky. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on a possible change to the regulations on the castration of piglets

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords: Pain, Societal issues, Mutilation, Livestock farming system

Access the source: European Parliament: Written answer to Question E004029/2019: Castration of piglets without anesthesia in the EU

Parlement européen: Mettre un terme au commerce illégal de chats et de chiens

European Parliament Communications Service

Published in 2020

Non-binding resolution adopted by MEPs to combat the illegal pet trade

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

Access the source: European Parliament: Ending the Illegal Trade in Cats and Dogs

Demonstrating high on-farm standards through One Health Certified

The Poultry Site

Published in 2020

Introducing One Health Certified, a comprehensive U.S. animal care program that certifies animal production practices in five main areas: disease prevention, veterinary care, responsible use of antibiotics, animal welfare and environmental impacts.

Document types: Technical Paper

Keywords: Societal issues, Welfare indicators

Access the source: Demonstrating High On-Farm Standards Through One Health Certified