Act No. 457 of 2006 to create a legal basis the Act on the well-being and health of animals for purposes of implementation of European Communities legislation regarding the protection of animals during transportation and related activities.

Country/Territory: Netherlands
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2006
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Animal welfare Animal health Transport/storage
Geographical area: Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract: These amendments of the Act on the well-being and health of animals aim at the creation of a legal basis in the Act for purposes of receiving EC legislation on animal well-being during transportation and related activities in the Netherlands. It shall be prohibited to act contrary to EC Regulations as specified by Ministerial Decree. A Ministerial Decree may also be used for the proper implementation of EC Regulations and Decisisons (sections 59a and 59 b introduced by this Act).
Full text: Dutch
Website: www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Amends

Act No. 585 of 1992 on the well-being and health of animals (Animal Health and Welfare Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1992 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering, Non-edible products, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX