Law on animal protection. Country/Territory Croatia Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal production Animal reproduction Animal welfare Basic legislation Ranching/captive breeding Inspection Offences/penalties Slaughtering Research Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Law enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette, except for the provisions of article 70, article 71, article 86 (Paragraph 1, Item 8), article 90 (Items 3, 4 and 5) which will start applying from 31 December 2018. Abstract This Law establishes the necessary responsibilities and obligations of natural and legal persons for the protection of animals during their physical use, which includes the protection of animal life, health and welfare. Full text Croatian Website www.nn.hr References - Legislation Repeals Animal Protection Act. Legislation | Croatia | 2006 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Slaughtering, Standards, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation on the conditions to be met by facilities for temporary accommodation of pets. Legislation | Croatia | 2021 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Education, Processing/handling, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation prohibiting the import of hides and skins of young seals of certain species of seals. Legislation | Croatia | 2021 Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the conditions to be fulfilled by animal shelters. Legislation | Croatia | 2019 Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Registration, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Vaccination, Processing/handling, Quarantine, Disinfection/disinfestation, Biosecurity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the conditions to be met by pet shops and wholesale premises. Legislation | Croatia | 2019 Keyword: Animal welfare, Education, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Processing/handling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the manner and financing of reproduction control of abandoned dogs in the area of Međimurje County. Legislation | Croatia | 2018 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Vaccination, Local government, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Public health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on the conditions that must be met by breeding pets intended for sale. Legislation | Croatia | 2022 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Internal trade, Ranching/captive breeding Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law amending the Law on animal protection. Legislation | Croatia | 2019 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Inspection, Procedural matters Source: FAO, FAOLEX