Regulation No. 139 on the commercial transport of animals.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Transport/storage Certification Animal health Animal welfare Equine-animals Poultry Rodents Birds Cattle Data collection/reporting Inspection

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Immediate entry into force.

Abstract

The Regulation sets rules on the promotion of animal welfare during transportation. It applies to poultry, cattle, equine, rodents, aquatic and domestic animals. Inland transportation of animals for slaughtering must be maximum 8 hours. Approval and certification of transported animals shall follow in order to comply with the Regulation guidance and in adherence to EU directives.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 1255/97.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 97 of 2009 relating to animal welfare (Animal Welfare Act)

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2018)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Marking/identification, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation No. 925 on administrative penalties under the Animal Welfare Act.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health, Animal welfare, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX