European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport (revised) Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Nov 6, 2003 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-146130) Title (French) Convention européenne sur la protection des animaux en transport international (révisée) Title (Other) Europäisches Übereinkommen über den Schutz von Tieren beim internationalen Transport (revidiert) Place of adoption Chisinau Depository COE Council of Europe Language English, French Entry into force Mar 14, 2006 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Air quality/air pollution Abstract Objectives: To safeguard the welfare of animals during international transport. Summary of provisions: (a) The Convention applies to the international transport of all vertebrate animals (art. 2). (b) Animals have to be transported in a way which safeguards their welfare, including health (art. 4). (c) Transporters transporting animals for commercial purposes are to be registered and to be covered by an authorization valid for international transport by the competent authority of the Party in which the transporters are established (art. 5). (d) The provisions are set out to address design and construction of means of transport or containers (art. 6), preparation for transport (arts. 7-11), loading and unloading (arts. 12-15), transport practices (arts. 16-25), and special provisions for transport by rail, road, water or air (arts. 26-30). (Source: UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 2005) Full text English French Website www.coe.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Belgium - - Nov 6, 2003 Bulgaria Aug 3, 2006 Feb 2, 2006 [1] Mar 23, 2005 Croatia - - Nov 6, 2003 Cyprus Nov 11, 2010 May 10, 2010 [1] Dec 20, 2007 Estonia Nov 17, 2008 May 16, 2008 [1] Apr 1, 2008 European Union - - Jun 25, 2004 Finland - - Nov 6, 2003 Germany Aug 9, 2007 Feb 8, 2007 [1] Nov 6, 2003 Greece Mar 14, 2006 Sep 13, 2005 [1] Nov 6, 2003 Italy - - Nov 6, 2003 Luxembourg Mar 14, 2006 May 2, 2005 [1] Nov 6, 2003 Moldova, Republic of - - Nov 6, 2003 Netherlands Aug 8, 2008 Feb 7, 2008 [1] Apr 3, 2007 Norway Mar 14, 2006 Mar 2, 2004 [1] Nov 6, 2003 Romania Jan 18, 2007 Jul 17, 2006 [1] Nov 6, 2003 Slovenia Nov 13, 2014 May 12, 2014 [1] Nov 26, 2012 Sweden Mar 14, 2006 Nov 6, 2003 [1] Nov 6, 2003 Switzerland Mar 24, 2006 Sep 23, 2005 [1] Jun 18, 2004 Turkey - - Feb 4, 2004 United Kingdom - - Nov 6, 2003 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Amends European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport Treaty | Multilateral | Paris | Dec 13, 1968 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000468)