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Decree No. 861 of 1996 amending the Decree on animal transport.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad No. 561, 26 November 1996, pp. 1-14.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Transport/storage
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree implements articles 58 to 60 of the Act on Well-being and Health of Animals, bringing Dutch legislation in line with provisions of EC Council Directive 91/628/EC. This Decree implements modifications introduced by Directive 95/29/EC, the most important of which concern: the requirement of certification by the Minister for transporters of vertebrate animals; a compulsory travel scheme if the transport lasts more than 8 hours; an extra control in the case of travel of more than 8 hours within the Community with a third country as final destination; loading requirements for various animal species; maximum travel time allowed; improvement of control and enforcement measures. (8 articles)

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

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, Animal by-products, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Decree No. 806 of 1994 on the transportation of animals.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1994

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX