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Regulation prohibiting the import of hides and skins of young seals of certain species of seals.

Country/Territory
Croatia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine mammals Wildlife products International trade
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 10 September 2021).
Abstract

This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Croatian Law on animal protection, prohibits on the territory of the Republic of Croatia the import of hides and skins of young seals of certain seal species listed in the Annex to this publication, for commercial purposes. This Regulation applies to products not obtained by the traditional Inuit method of hunting. This text contains provisions that are in accordance with the Council Directive 83/129/EEC of 28 March 1983 concerning the importation into Member States of skins of certain seal pups and products derived therefrom.

Full text
Croatian
Website
sredisnjikatalogrh.gov.hr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on animal protection.

Legislation | Croatia | 2017

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Slaughtering, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX