Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on trade in seal products.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine mammals Wildlife products Internal trade Indigenous peoples Animal welfare Business/industry/corporations

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Regulation sets out harmonized rules governing the marketing of seal products, which cover all products, either processed or unprocessed, deriving or obtained from seals, including meat, oil, blubber, organs, raw fur skins and fur skins, tanned or dressed, including fur skins assembled in plates, crosses and similar forms, and articles made from fur skins. As a general rule, the placing on the market of seal products shall be allowed only where the seal products result from hunts traditionally conducted by Inuit and other indigenous communities and contribute to their subsistence.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 737/2010 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on trade in seal products.

Legislation | European Union | 2010

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, International trade, Indigenous peoples, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Seal Products Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 2068 of 2010).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2010

Keyword: Marine mammals, Management/conservation, Wildlife products, International trade, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act (2004).

Legislation | Estonia | 2004 (2023)

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Cultural heritage, Subsidy/incentive, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Education, Research, Sustainable development, Water conservation zone, Inland waters, Wetlands, Surface water, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Access and benefit-sharing, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending the Nature Conservation Act.

Legislation | Poland | 2012

Keyword: Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1850 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on trade in seal products.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 292 of 2008 (XII. 10.) Korm. of the Government lazing down certain rules of implementation of international and European law regarding international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: International trade, Authorization/permit, Plant protection, Endangered species, Wildlife products, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Products Trade Prohibition Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2008 (2021)

Keyword: Wild fauna, Animal welfare, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Wildlife products, Marking/identification, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Nature Conservation Act (2015).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2015 (2020)

Keyword: Pollution control, Soil pollution/quality, Basic legislation, Timber extraction/logging, Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Protected area, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Birds, Marine area, Protection of species, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Trade in species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Alien species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on trade of seal products (No. 455 of 2020).

Legislation | Finland | 2020

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, Internal trade, International trade, Indigenous peoples, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation (EU) 2015/1775 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No. 1007/2009 on trade in seal products and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No. 737/2010.

Legislation | European Union | 2015

Keyword: Marine mammals, Wildlife products, Internal trade, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX