Staging Points Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 261 of 2003). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Transport/storage Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract Pursuant to the provisions laid down under Council Regulation (EC) No. 1255/97, these Regulations apply to staging points accommodating for at least 24 hours domestic solipeds and domestic animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species in the territory of Malta in accordance with Chapter VII of the Annex to Directive 91/628/EEC. Staging points shall be approved by the Veterinary Services (reg. 3). Regulation 7 sets out the penalty to be applied in case of infringement. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 91/628/EEC on the protection of animals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 1991 Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Welfare Act, 2001 (Act No. XXV of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Regulation (EC) No. 1255/97 concerning Community criteria for staging points and amending the route plan referred to in the Annex to Directive 91/628/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX