Animal Protection Act. País/Territorio Corea, República de Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2011 (2022) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Protección de los animales Sanidad animal Producción animal Institución Transporte/depósito Matanza Infracciones/sanciones Legislación básica Registro Certificación Comercio internacional Comercio interior Autorización/permiso Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Mares del Asia Oriental, Asia Oriental, Pacífico Norte, Pacífico Nordoeste Resumen The purpose of this Act is to encourage a national sentiment of respecting life and to contribute to the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals by promoting the protection of animal life, guaranteeing safety and welfare of animals, and fostering a healthy and responsible culture of raising animals. In particular, article 3 establishes that any person who raises, manages, or protects animals shall comply with the following principles: 1. To allow animals to live normally while maintaining their original habits and body shape; 2. To ensure that animals do not suffer from thirst, hunger, or lack of nutrition; 3. To ensure that animals can express normal behavior and do not experience discomfort; 4. To make animals free from pain, injury, and disease; 5. To keep animals from experiencing fear and stress. Article 5 establishes the Animal Welfare Committee within the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to provide advices on the matters listed in this article. The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall formulate and implement a comprehensive animal welfare plan (art.6). Texto completo Inglés Página web elaw.klri.re.kr Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Enforcement Rule of the Animal Protection Act. Legislación | Corea, República de | 2012 (2013) Palabra clave: Protección de los animales, Sanidad animal, Producción animal, Institución, Registro, Recopilación de datos/informes, Matanza, Normas, Transporte/depósito, Infracciones/sanciones Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Enforcement Decree of the Animal Protection Act. Legislación | Corea, República de | 2012 (2020) Palabra clave: Protección de los animales, Sanidad animal, Registro, Institución, Cumplimiento/aplicación Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX