Animals\' Angels - wir sind bei den Tieren | we are there with the animals

EC Council regulation on the protection of animals during transport, no 1/2005, version from 22.12.2004 (will enter into force by 2007)

EC press release regarding stricter welfare rules for transport of animals, 22.11.2004

Regulation regarding the use of staging points, No 1040/2003, version from 11.06.2003

EC list of approved staging points

Regulation regarding requirements for the granting of export refunds related to the welfare of live bovine animals during transport, No. 639/2003, version from 09.04.2003

Regulation on the harmonization of certain social legislation relating to road transport (eg. driving periods), No. 3820/85, version from 20.12.1985

Report from the Commission on the experience acquired by Member States since the implementation of Council Directive 95/29/EC amending Directive 91/628/EEC concerning the protection of animals during transport, version from 06.12.2000

The EC Food and Veterinary Office carries out regular inspections in Member States and Third Countries. Here you can find a list of all inspection reports.

Directive concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes, No. 98/58/EC, version from 20.07.1998

Directive on the protection of animals at the time of slaughter or killing, No. 93/119/EG, version from 05.06.2003