Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Hong Kong SAR Document type Regulation Date 1935 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare International trade Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Abstract This Regulation aims at preventing cruelty to animals and promoting their welfare. The Regulation provides specifications on confinement, carriage, import and export of animals, and provides for all related offences. Full text English Website www.legislation.gov.hk