Animal Protection Competence Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Brandenburg Document type Regulation Date 1994 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance concerning competent authorities under the Animal Protection Law. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Pests/diseases Offences/penalties Animal health Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the assignment of competencies in matters dealing with animal protection. In particular, article 2 of the present Ordinance establishes that the competent authority is the Food and Agriculture Office. The said Office is also responsible for the compliance with relevant EU-directives. The text consists of 5 articles. Full text German Website www.brandenburg.de References - Legislation Implements Animal Protection (welfare) Act. Legislation | Germany | 1972 (2021) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal welfare, Animal reproduction, International trade, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX