What changed between the draft committee report and the plenary report

Article 23 – paragraph 3: 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 6(2b), Article 6a(3) and Article 22 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

Article 23 – paragraph 6: 6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 6(2b), Article 6a(3) and Article 22 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

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Removed:Article 26 – paragraph 2: 2. By [15 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation, including an assessment of a possible maximum age for breeding of dogs and cats, and the possibility of using alternative means of identification which are less invasive than the implantation of a transponder and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions.

Added:Article 25 – paragraph 1: 1. This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from maintaining or adopting any stricter national rules aimed at a more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats, kept in establishments and to their traceability, provided that those rules are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market. Before Member States shall inform the Commission about such national rules. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.

Removed:Article 28 – paragraph 2: It shall apply from [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. / However, the following provisions shall apply from the following dates, / (i) Article [X], Chapter [X] Prohibition applicable to pet shops from [8 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation]; / (i) Article 13 from [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation]; / (ii) second subparagraph of Article 9(2), Article 17(1) to (3) and Article 19(1) from [4 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation]; / (iii) Article 12, Article 17(4) and (6), Article 19(2) and (2a), and Article 21(1) to (4a) from [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation]; and; / (iv) Article 7a from [6 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Added:Article 25 – paragraph 2: deleted / (deleted) / (deleted) / (deleted) / (deleted) / (deleted)

Added:Article 25 – paragraph 3: deleted

Added:Article 25 – paragraph 4: 4. Member States that have stricter national rules referred to in paragraph 1 shall not prohibit or impede the placing on the market within their territory of dogs and cats kept in another Member State on the grounds that the dogs and cats concerned have not been kept in accordance with its stricter national rules on animal welfare.

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1: 1. On the basis of the reports received in accordance with Article 20 and additional relevant information, the Commission shall publish, by [7 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and thereafter every 5 years, a monitoring report on the welfare of dogs and cats placed on the market in the Union. The monitoring report shall assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence, socio-economic impact and EU added value of this Regulation in achieving its objectives. In particular, the Commission shall assess:

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a (new): (a) the extent to which this Regulation has contributed to ensuring a high level of welfare for dogs and cats, improving traceability, reducing illegal trade, and addressing the problems associated with inhumane breeding practices, including so-called puppy and kitten mills;

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b (new): (b) whether the scope of this Regulation remains fit for purpose, taking into account market developments, scientific and technological progress,and animal welfare considerations; and whether the current exceptions remain appropriate and sufficient in light of these developments;

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c (new): (c) whether scientifical and technological progress has occurred, including development of new means of identification, taking into account their technical reliability, cost-effectiveness and invasiveness for the animal;

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point d (new): (d) the impact of this Regulation on breeders, shelters, foster homes, and other operators, including the administrative burden and compliance costs;

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point e (new): (e) the level of enforcement and compliance achieved by Member States, and the effectiveness of the cooperation between competent authorities, including data exchange and traceability mechanisms,

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point f (new): (f) the feasibility, costs and benefits of introducing a digital passport for dogs and cats which could contain information on the identification, vaccination status and medical history of the animal.

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point g (new): (g) the feasibility, impact and proportionality of extending mandatory identification and registration to all dogs and cats, including those kept by private owners,

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new): 1a. By 2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall assess the possibility of registering dogs and cats, in accordance with Article 21(3), upon their entry into the Union, and shall present a report on its main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions.

Added:Article 26 – paragraph 2: 2. By [12 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation, including an assessment of a possible maximum age for breeding of dogs and cats, and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions.

Added:Article 27 – paragraph 1: Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation, as well as those resulting from the abandonment of pets, and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

Added:Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new): Member States shall ensure that the level of the financial penalties imposed for violations of this Regulation and of the rules referred to in Article 2(1), involving fraud or deception, reflects, in accordance with national law, at least the economic advantage for the operator, or, where appropriate, a percentage of the operator´s turnover and is high enough to have a deterrent effect. In cases where the infringements of the requirements of this Regulation are serious and repeated, Member States shall ensure that the penalties include a prohibition on working with and owning animals.

Added:Article 28 – paragraph 2: It shall apply from [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], except: / (i) Article 13 from 5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation; / (ii) Article 9(2) and Article 19(1) from 3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation; / (iii) Article 12, Article 17(4) and (6), Article 19(2) and (2a), and Article 21(1) to (4a) from 5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation; / (iv) Article 7a from 6 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation; and / (v) Article 17(1) to (3) - in relation to dogs from 3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation - in relation to cats 7 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation..

Annex I – point 1 – introductory part: 1. Feeding and watering

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Changed:Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1:1.1 – introductory part: 1.1. Dogs and cats shall be fed at least twice per day. Puppies and kittens shall be fed more frequentlyfrequently. / (deleted)These /requirements (deleted)shall /not (deleted)apply /to (deleted)breeding establishments where livestock guardian dogs are kept during the periods when such dogs are used for herding purposes.

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Removed:Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2: 1.2. Each puppy or kitten shall be fed with colostrum during at least the first two days of its life, and thereafter with milk from its mother or a lactating bitch or queen. If this is not possible or not sufficient, the puppy or kitten shall be fed with a milk replacer designed for puppies and kittens with such feeding frequency as instructed by the producer of the replacer or by a veterinarian.

Added:Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point a: deleted

Added:Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point b: deleted

Added:Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point c: deleted

Added:Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point d: deleted

Added:Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2: 1.2. Each puppy or kitten shall be fed with colostrum during at least the first two days of its life and thereafter with milk from its mother or a lactating bitch or queen. If this is not possible, because is ill or is otherwise unable to feed her offspring or not sufficient, the puppy or kitten shall be fed with a milk replacer designed for puppies and kittens with such feeding frequency as instructed by the producer of the replacer or by a veterinarian.

Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3: deleted

Annex I – point 1 – point 1.4: 1.4. All unweaned puppies and kittens shall be fed enough milk, milk replacer or a combination thereof to steadily gain bodyweight.

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Added:Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point a: deleted

Added:Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point b: deleted

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Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1: 2.2.1. Dogs and cats shall be exposed to light for at least 7 hours per day.

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2: 2.2.2. Artificial light shall be broad spectrum or full spectrum with a frequency of at least 80 Hertz.

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3: deleted

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4: 2.2.4. Dogs and cats shall have the possibility to be without artificial lights for at least 8 hours per day.

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Removed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1: deleted

Added:Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 a (new): 2.2 a. Dogs shall have access to an outdoor area or shall be walked daily for a minimum of 1 hour per day in total, or to allow exercise, exploration and socialisation

Removed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2: 3.2. Bitches shall only be bred from their second oestrus.

Added:Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3: Member States may grant derogations from the minimum space allowances requirements set out in paragraph 2.3.1 for hunting dogs used to living in packs.

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Changed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2 a (new):3.2: 3.2a.3.2. QueensBitches shall only be bred only iffrom their age is at least 12 months or they have reached the breed specific age of skeletalsecond maturityoestrus;

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3: 3.3. A bitch or queen shall not deliver more than 3 litters within a period of 2 years.

Change 102

Changed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4: 3.4. For bitches and queens that have delivered 3 litters, including stillborns,stillborns within a period of 2 years, there shall be a recuperation period of at least 1 year.

Change 103

Changed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 a (new): 3.4a.3.4 a. Any bitch or queen that has undergone two cesarean sections shall no longer be used for breeding.breeding

Change 104

Changed:Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 b (new): 3.4b.3.4 b. Before any bitch aged 8 years or more and any queen aged 6 years or more, is used for breeding, it must have been physically examined by a veterinarian who confirms in writing that, at the time of the examination, there are no counter-indications to pregnancy. The operator shall keep the written confirmation referred for a period of at least 3 years

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Removed:Annex II – paragraph 1 – introductory part: Transponders used to individually identify dogs and cat as required in Article 17 and Article 21 shall meet the following requirements:

Added:Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – point c: (c) areas where cats and dogs are kept are equipped with enrichment structures and items accessible to all animals, providing a stimulating environment, and if possible, structures for climbing and hiding, and reducing frustration of animals;

Added:Annex II – introductory part: Transponders used to individually identify dogs and cat as required in Article 17 and Article 21 shall meet the following requirements:

Annex III – point 1: 1. Number of dogs and cats registered per year as referred to in Article 17 and Article 21 (4);

Annex III – point 1 a (new): 1a. Number of establishments registered per year in accordance with Article 7;

Annex III – point 2: 2. Number of breeding establishments approved per year as referred to in Article 7a.

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Changed:Annex III – point 2 a (new): 2a. Number of breeding and selling establishments whose approval has been suspended or withdrawn per yearyear.