amendment list, 16 April 2025
Protection of animals during transport and related operations
Document CJ48-AM-773028 · (COM(2023)0770 – C9-0446/2023 – 2023/0448(COD))
Committee on Transport and Tourism Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
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Text 1,481 paragraphs
Amendment 21
Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Kosma Złotowski, Maciej Wąsik, Beata Szydło
Proposal for a regulation
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| Proposal for rejection | |
| The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of animals during transport and related operations, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 . |
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Amendment 22
Carmen Crespo Díaz, Céline Imart, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Esther Herranz García, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Dolors Montserrat, Gabriel Mato, Ilia Lazarov, Peter Agius, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez, Javier Zarzalejos, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Raúl de la Hoz Quintano, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Flavio Tosi
Proposal for a regulation
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| Proposal for rejection | |
| The European Parliament rejects the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of animals during transport and related operations, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. |
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Amendment 23
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Céline Imart, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Dolors Montserrat, Raúl de la Hoz Quintano, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Javier Zarzalejos, Isabel Benjumea Benjumea, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Krzysztof Hetman, Ilia Lazarov, Peter Agius, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Gabriel Mato, Adrián Vázquez Lázara, Esteban González Pons, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Susana Solís Pérez, Pilar del Castillo Vera
Proposal for a regulation
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| Proposal for rejection | |
| The European Parliament rejects the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of animals during transport and related operations, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. |
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Amendment 24
Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy, Tomáš Kubín, Julien Leonardelli, Vilis Krištopans, Barbara Bonte, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Proposal for a regulation
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| Proposal for rejection | |
| The European Parliament rejects the Commission proposal. |
Or. fr
Justification
Nous rejetons cette proposition de la Commission européenne qui est unanimement dénoncée par les filières agricoles et de transport de tous les Etats membres car inadaptée à la réalité physiologique des espèces et des conditions de transport. Cette proposition ne permettra pas une amélioration du bien-être des animaux et mettra à mal les filières, détruisant de fait l'élevage européen. Le règlement CE 1/2005 relatif à la protection des animaux lors du transport est reconnu comme proposant un équilibre acceptable entre protection du bien-être animal et défense des intérêts des filières. Il est donc préférable de garantir une meilleure application de ce règlement, sans proposer de nouveau texte.
Amendment 25
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Maria Walsh, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved for certain species. There is a better understanding of the needs of animals during transport. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to ensure a uniform implementation among Memeber States in order to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce, while recognizing the efforts and progress already made by operators in the various sectors. |
| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
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Amendment 26
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce while taking into account the efforts already made by all the actors of the value chain and improve their competitiveness. |
| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
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Amendment 27
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
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| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved and citizens expectations of animal welfare have not been met, due to oudated legislation and a lack of enforcement. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the phyisical and behavourial needs of animals during transport, in particular those of animals unfit for transport, such as unweaned and pregnant animals, and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods and an increased interest in plant-based food, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to animal welfare problems and an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise and strengthen the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science, technology and citizens expectations, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. |
| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
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Amendment 28
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. For some species, there is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. Furthermore, developments in legislation concerning drivers' labour conditions, particularly rest time and working time rules, must be taken into account to ensure that animal transport regulations align with broader EU transport policies. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest EU transport policies, science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce, and guaranteeing equal conditions for the different transport operators within the EU and, where applicable, for imports from outside the EU, as well as improving productivity (fewer deaths and injuries) and the competitiveness of EU operators, while recognizing the efforts and progress already made by the different sectors involved; |
| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
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Amendment 29
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation 4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. Rules on animal transport need to be more compatible with the EU transport rules for assuring workers rights at the same time as animal welfare. |
| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
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Amendment 30
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. There is also a need to make the rules on animal welfare more compatible with the EU transport rules. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4 , revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. |
| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
Or. en
Amendment 31
Julien Leonardelli, Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4, revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. For some species, there is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4, revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce, while acknowledging the efforts and progress already made by operators in the various sectors. |
| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
Or. fr
Justification
It is true that we have a better understanding of certain species’ needs during transport. However, it is important to emphasise that the level of understanding and scientific knowledge varies from one species to another. It is important to acknowledge all the progress achieved by operators in the various sectors with regard to the transport of animals.
Amendment 32
Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy , Tomáš Kubín, Julien Leonardelli, Barbara Bonte
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4, revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. | (1) Council Regulation (EC) No 1/20053 established common minimum rules for the protection of animals during transport. Since its adoption, science and technology have evolved. There is a better understanding of space allowance requirements and of the needs of animals during transport, in particular those of unweaned and aquatic animals. There have been significant developments in the availability of digital solutions for the administrative steps involved in the transport of animals. With increasing citizens’ awareness and concerns about animal welfare and the trend towards more sustainable production methods, many Member States are revising or adopting national rules going beyond the Union minimum requirements. In addition, the Fitness Check of the EU animal welfare legislation4, revealed, in relation to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, difficulties in interpreting, applying, and enforcing certain provisions, thus contributing to an uneven playing field for the different actors. It is therefore necessary to revise and reaffirm the rules on the protection of animals during transport to align them with the latest science and technology, as well as to make them easier to apply and enforce. |
| 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. | 3 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97 OJ L 3, 5.1.2005, p. 1–44. |
| 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 | 4 Commission Staff Working Document ‘Fitness Check of the EU Animal Welfare legislation’, SWD(2022) 328 final, 4.10.2022 |
Or. fr
Amendment 33
Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
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| (1a) As the 2025 EPRS study1a also states, there are significant conflicts between Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, on the protection of animals during transport, and Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, which regulates drivers’ driving times, breaks and rest periods. This overlapping of requirements makes it difficult to effectively apply the principle of the shortest possible journey time. | |
| 1a European Parliamentary Research Service, Animal welfare during transport: Update on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, March 2025 |
Or. ro
Amendment 34
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
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| (1 a) As animal welfare rules need to compatible and coherent with EU transport rules, route planning and the organisation of the transport of live animals should take into account the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 on driving and rest times for drivers, so as to avoid driver fatigue and, at the same time, to respect the animals' feeding, watering and resting requirements. |
Or. en
Amendment 35
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda, Nina Carberry
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 c (new)
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| (1 c) Whereas ensuring coherence between animal welfare rules and EU transport regulations is essential, the planning and organisation of live animal transport should take into account the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 on driving and rest periods for drivers. This alignment is necessary to prevent driver fatigue while simultaneously safeguarding the animals' welfare, ensuring they receive adequate feeding, watering, and rest during transport. |
Or. en
Amendment 36
Julien Leonardelli, Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
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| (1a) There must be consistency between the objectives of this Regulation and other EU legislation, such as legislation on road transport, the Animal Health Law and the European Climate Law. |
Or. fr
Justification
There must be consistency with the objectives of other legislation, for instance in the context of animal health, the environment, road transport, etc.
Amendment 37
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda, Nina Carberry
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
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| (1 a) The revision must be proportional to the objectives pursued and must not impose unnecessary administrative burdens or additional costs on operators and administrations. |
Or. en
Amendment 38
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda, Nina Carberry
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
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| (1 b) The socioeconomic impacts of such a change must be minimised by allocating funds and providing adequate incentives to encourage and enable operators to make this transition efficiently. |
Or. en
Amendment 39
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
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| (2) Animal welfare is a Union value enshrined in Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’). In addition, the Union and several Member States are signatories to the revised European Convention for the protection of animals during international transport5 . | (2) Animal welfare is a Union value enshrined in Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’), stipulating that since animals are sentient beings and the Union and the Member States shall pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals. In addition, the Union and several Member States are signatories to the revised European Convention for the protection of animals during international transport5 . |
| 5 European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport, Council of Europe, Chişinau, 6.XI.2003, European Treaty Series-No. 193. | 5 European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport, Council of Europe, Chişinau, 6.XI.2003, European Treaty Series-No. 193. |
Or. en
Amendment 40
Emma Wiesner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
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| (2 a) Most animals are transported during their lifetime. In most cases, these transports primarily consists of domestic transports, i.e. on farm, in-between farms, from farm to market or from farm to the slaughterhouse. These transports are an integral part of the functioning of the agri-food chain, but this is not always the case for transports caused by intra-EU trade and EU imports or exports. To reduce the risk of breaches of animal welfare standards, spread of diseases or animal health issues trading of genetic material or embryos instead of transport of breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals transiting to slaughter should be favoured. Therefore, further actions from the Commission needs to be taken to stimulate this transition, such as in an Action Plan. |
Or. en
Amendment 41
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Maria Walsh, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
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| (2 a) The transportation of live animals is essential for farmers and the livestock industry, as it facilitates trade, enhances genetic diversity, and supplies markets. According to a report by the European Court of Auditors1a, between 2017 and 2021, approximately 1.6 billion live animals were transported annually within the European Union and to third countries. Of this total, about 86% of shipments occurred between member states, while 13.5% were exports to non-EU countries, and 0.5% were imports from third countries. | |
| 1a European Court of Auditors, Review 03/2023: Transport of live animals in the EU: challenges and opportunities |
Or. en
Amendment 42
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
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| (2 a) It is essential to achieve coherence between the objectives of this Regulation, the Competitiveness Compass and EU legislation, such as road transport legislation. |
Or. en
Amendment 43
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Maria Walsh, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
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| (2 b) The transportation of live animals is a fundamental part of the supply chain and food security. In a geopolitical context characterized by instability, it is essential for the EU to preserve its production capacity and reinforce its presence in international markets to prevent dependence on imports. The Union has the duty to provide food for its more than 450 million citizens and to contribute to global food stability in a world where hundreds of millions of people suffer from hunger. |
Or. en
Amendment 44
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
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| (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. | (3) The transport of live animals is an economic part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern concern with regards to animal welfare, that affects consumers’ attitudes towards animals products as meat, fish, dairy and eggs. This Regulation aims to update and simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate better and easier enforcement of harmonised rules, and should improve animal welfare in the EU by ensuring a higher level of protection of animals during transport. Improving the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals, limits the risks of zoonotic diseases and the spread of antimicrobial resistance. |
Or. en
Amendment 45
Csaba Dömötör
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
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| (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. | (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport shall not increase the production costs and in consequence the price of animal products. |
Or. en
Amendment 46
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
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| (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. | (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. It is also an important part of the trade in live animals for other economic purposes such as the pet trade, entertainment activities or transfers between zoos. The protection of animals, in general but specifically during transport, is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. It is also a matter of public safety as it is a key element to consider in the prevention of the emergence, transmission and spill-over of pathogens and diseases. The methods by which animals are transported involve other safety risks both for humans and animals, as well as risks for animal welfare, and should be adapted according to the species being transported. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products while reducing the threats to animal and public health and safety. |
Or. en
Amendment 47
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
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| (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. | (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain, supporting the livelihoods of farmers and transporters while ensuring food security and economic stability in rural areas. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden, and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products, while also supporting a sustainable and economically viable livestock sector. At the same time, this Regulation recognises the vital role of transporters and farmers in maintaining efficient supply chains and seeks to avoid unnecessary restrictions that could undermine their competitiveness. |
Or. en
Amendment 48
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
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| (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. | (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain with a large population of farm animals . The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products even if research also indicates that in practice, price tends to be the determining factors. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden, improve and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport and increase the competitiveness of the animal transport sector. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. |
Or. en
Amendment 49
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. | (3) The transport of live animals is an important part of the agri-food chain. The protection of animals during transport is a matter of public concern that affects consumers’ attitudes towards agricultural products. This Regulation aims to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burden, increase competitiveness, and facilitate easier enforcement of harmonised rules, while ensuring a high level of protection of animals during transport. Ensuring the protection of animals during transport has a positive impact on the health and welfare of the animals and contributes to better quality of animal products. |
Or. en
Amendment 50
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
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| (3 a) Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts relating to animal health (animal health law) aims to prevent and control animal diseases and ensure the safe operation of activities involving animals and animal products in the EU single market. The law includes a number of provisions relevant to the transport of animals, including requirements for disease prevention, awareness, surveillance, control and eradication, biosecurity, traceability of animals and animal products, movements within the EU and entry into the EU of animals and animal products as well as emergency measures. The animal transport regulation must effectively align with the provisions and requirements of the animal health law, and "One Health" approach, in order to reduce administrative burdens, facilitate processes, and ensure complementarity. |
Or. en
Amendment 51
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Maria Walsh, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
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| (3 a) Ensuring the welfare of animals throughout the entire journey, from the point of departure to the final destination, is both a fundamental obligation and a direct interest of the farmer. For any livestock farmer, the condition in which the animals arrive at their destination is of utmost importance. The farmer understands that only transportation conducted under proper conditions, which minimizes stress and suffering, can ensure the good health of the animals and their continued growth and development. Furthermore, appropriate animal transport reduces the risk of illness or deaths, which is essential for safeguarding the farmer’s investment and livelihood. |
Or. en
Amendment 52
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
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| (3 a) Animal transport plays an important role in the rapid spread of animal diseases, including animal diseases that can be transmitted to humans. In order to prevent the spread of animal diseases, the focus of the agricultural system in the EU should shift away from intensive livestock farming practices, associated with harmful environmental and animal welfare consequences, towards a sustainable and more plant-based food system. A significant reduction of the amount of animals kept in the EU for food production, especially in Member States with a high livestock density, is therefore necessary unavoidable. |
Or. en
Amendment 53
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
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| (3 b) In the context of the Farm to Fork Strategy, the Commission announced a revision of the EU legislation on animal welfare, including on the welfare of animals during transport. This Regulation lays down rules for the protection of animals during transport in connection with an economic activity and seeks to contribute to sustainable agricultural and food production, by ensuring a higher level of animal welfare. The measures introduced in this Regulation should help strengthening the principle of short supply chains while protecting animals, by preventing long transports to slaughter and limiting transports for purposes other than slaughter as well. In order to achieve that aim, it is necessary to set quantified targets at Union and Member State levels to achieve a phase-out of cross-border transports and by setting a maximum journey time of 2 hours. National targets should be established by national law in order to ensure adequate progress and accountability in relation to them. These binding national targets should be achieved by the Member States by 2040. |
Or. en
Amendment 54
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 c (new)
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| (3 c) As EFSA establishes, transport of animals increases the risk of transmitting bacteria resistant to antimicrobials between animals on account on several risk factors, including contact between animals, the duration of transport, airborne transmission in the vehicle or adverse environmental conditions. In line with the One Health approach, duration of transport of live animals should be limited as much as possible. |
Or. en
Amendment 55
Salvatore De Meo, Flavio Tosi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
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| (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market, including for animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, fur animals, certain types of wild animals, and animals used for scientific purposes. | deleted |
Or. it
Amendment 56
Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy , Tomáš Kubín, Julien Leonardelli, Barbara Bonte, Raffaele Stancanelli
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
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| (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market, including for animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, fur animals, certain types of wild animals, and animals used for scientific purposes. | (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market for animals used for food production and those that are not used for food production but are intended for breeding or leisure and sporting competitions. Other categories of animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, fur animals, certain types of wild animals, and animals used for scientific purposes, are excluded from the scope of this Regulation, since they are covered by their own specific legislation. |
Or. fr
Amendment 57
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market, including for animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, fur animals, certain types of wild animals, and animals used for scientific purposes. | (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market, including for animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, animals used for fur production, certain types of wild animals, and animals used for scientific purposes. |
Or. en
Amendment 58
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Emma Wiesner, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market, including for animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, fur animals, certain types of wild animals, and animals used for scientific purposes. | (4) This Regulation aims at ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market, including for animals not used for food production, such as cats and dogs, fur animals, certain types of wild animals, breeding animals and animals used for scientific purposes. |
Or. en
Amendment 59
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (4 a) The Regulation should lay down rules that are proportionate and that do not impose unnecessary burden and additional excessive costs to the entire value-chain. Additional costs should be minimised and properly compensated by providing appropriate incentives to facilitate the implementation of the new rules. |
Or. en
Amendment 60
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda, Nina Carberry
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures for improving the enforcement of existing legislation and ensuring animal welfare standards during the transport of animals, such as guaranteeing optimal temperature inside the vehicle, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries takes place while respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter, whenever possible. |
Or. en
Amendment 61
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures for improving the enforcement of existing legislation and ensuring animal welfare standards during the transport of animals, such as guaranteeing optimal temperature inside the vehicle, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries takes place while respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter, whenever possible. |
Or. en
Amendment 62
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species, including fish and other aquatic animals, and all ages, and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures and ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. It also called to not allow transport of animals between the EU and third countries to take place when the European standards as established by Court of Justice ruling C-424/13 cannot be ensured. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. Furthermore, the Parliament requested to ban the transport of very young animals (bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine and domestic Equidae) below the age of 35 days, and to avoid the transport of unweaned animals over the age of 35 days. |
Or. en
Amendment 63
André Rodrigues
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures unless the means of transport used is equipped with a functioning temperature control systems, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace, as far as possible, the transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. |
Or. en
Amendment 64
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. This replacement could be made whenever possible and should consider the economic realities of markets that rely on live animal exports. Moreover, it should be applied in a manner that does not disrupt established export markets and does recognise the importance of long-distance transport for maintaining global trade relationships. The efficient and practical solutions that maintain competitiveness and allow continued exports to third countries while ensuring compliance with high welfare standards should therefore be supported. |
Or. en
Amendment 65
Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Ventola
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. However, this guidance needs to be weighed against an assessment of the socioeconomic impact and of the diverse range of geographical circumstances, particular features and farming models across the Union. |
Or. it
Amendment 66
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries as the European Court of Justice pointed out in its decision C-424/13(Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH v Stadt Kempten) from 2015. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. |
Or. en
Amendment 67
Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy, Tomáš Kubín, Julien Leonardelli, Barbara Bonte, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours, as far as possible, the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter whenever those options do not involve unreasonable costs. |
Or. fr
Amendment 68
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. | (5) In 2022, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on the protection of animals during transport based on the report of the Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport within and outside the Union (ANIT Committee). The recommendations call on the Commission and the Council to carefully review EU legislation on protection of animals during transport based on a rigorous scientific investigation into the impact of transport on animals of all species and ages and on an in-depth socio-economic, environmental and health impact assessment taking into account the diversity of geographical situations and specificities, and farming models across the Union. The report of the ANIT Committee also pointed out shortfalls of existing implementation throughout the Union and recommended measures such as restricting journey times, banning transports in extreme temperatures, ensuring that transport of animals to third countries take place respecting principles of protection of animals throughout the journey until they reach their destinations in third countries. In addition, the European Parliament pointed out the need to replace, where possible, transport of live animals with a more efficient ethical system which favours the transport of semen or embryos over breeding stock, and carcasses and meat over animals being transported for slaughter. |
Or. en
Amendment 69
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (5 a) Moving towards the replacement of live animal transport with the transport of carcasses and meat products, and of genetic material, would be a significant step towards building more resilient and sustainable short food supply chains, less dependent on long-haul animal transport, taking up less space, reducing the environmental impact in terms of GHG emissions and fuel consumption, and supporting small farms, regional networks, and farmers’ decent living standards. It is therefore essential that the Commission presents an Action Plan within 5 years to set out how to realize this objective. |
Or. en
Amendment 70
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (5 a) The European Parliament, in its Resolution of 4 October 2022 on efforts towards a sustainable and competitive EU aquaculture: the way forward, and on the basis of previous resolutions, reiterated that, by their very nature, several animal welfare recommendations in this Commission proposal are not applicable to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. |
Or. en
Amendment 71
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). Although, the EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport, several sources of uncertainty and limitations were identified and disclosed for all 5 scientific opinions11a. These included the fact that transport, as a complex stressor, was studied much less compared to housing or other animal welfare factors, especially under European conditions; the lack of documented animal-based measures that could have been used for analysis; the lack of available relevant studies under recommended conditions; time constraints for analysis; and a limited number of selected experts. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, but anchored in the practical realities on the ground, so as to avoid barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. |
| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. | 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
| 11a https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plain-language-summary/welfare-equine-during-transport; https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plain-language-summary/welfare-pigs-during-transport; https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plain-language-summary/welfare-small-ruminants-during-transport; https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plain-language-summary/welfare-cattle-during-transport; |
Or. en
Amendment 72
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during the transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9, and animals in containers10, including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys, etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures, and keeping journey times to a minimum are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while also ensuring that new requirements remain practical and economically viable. Any new rules should take into account regional and climatic differences, the availability of appropriate infrastructure, and the logistical realities of transporting live animals, especially in rural and remote areas. Additionally, the new Regulation should avoid barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals, ensuring proportional measures that safeguard both animal welfare and the competitiveness of the livestock and transport sectors. Any new requirements should be enforceable without imposing excessive administrative burdens or operational constraints on transporters and farmers, who play a key role in the food supply chain and rural economies. |
| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
Or. en
Amendment 73
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). Although, the EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport, several sources of uncertainty and limitations were identified and disclosed across all five scientific opinions11a. These included the relatively limited research on transport as a complex stressor compared to housing or other animal welfare factors, particularly in European conditions; the absence of documented animal-based measures for analysis; the scarcity of relevant studies conducted under recommended conditions; time constraints for analysis; and the limited number of selected experts. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, but anchored in the practical realities on the ground, so as to avoid barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. |
| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. | 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
| 11a https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plain-language-summary/welfare-equine-during-transport; https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plain-language-summary/welfare-pigs-during-transport; https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plain-language-summary/welfare-small-ruminants-during-transport; https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/plain-language-summary/welfare-cattle-during-transport; |
Or. en
Amendment 74
Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy, Tomáš Kubín, Julien Leonardelli, Barbara Bonte, Gilles Pennelle, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6(sheep and goats), equidae7(horses and donkeys), bovines8(cattle and calves), pigs9and animals in containers10, including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10, including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Those opinions should therefore be taking into consideration, while prioritising meeting species’ needs and while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. |
| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. | 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
Or. fr
Amendment 75
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions give indications that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, may improve the protection of animals during transport. However, the conclusions made by EFSA on space have not been validated during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. |
| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. | 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
Or. en
Amendment 76
Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Kosma Złotowski, Beata Szydło
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. However, in the adoption of the new provisions, these opinions must be counterbalanced by considerations on economic and logistical aspects. Increasing the requirements of space available to animals during transport increases the risk of injury, especially at the moment of braking or on bends, and may also force a multiplication of journeys for the same number of animals. Similarly, temperature limits must take into account the temperature obtainable inside the vehicle as well as the resistance of individual species. Basing a transport ban decision solely on weather forecasts would be inadequate and would lead to excessive application of the bans on transportation and, consequently, to disruptions of the free market in this area. Also, when it coems to travel time limits, they must take into account local specificities, such as the availability of slaughterhouses, terrain restrictions or accessability and condition of the roads. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while proposing practical solutions without compromising the profitability of livestock farming and the transport industry, avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. |
| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. | 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
Or. en
Amendment 77
André Rodrigues
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport, while identifying sources of uncertainty were during the assessment. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. |
| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. | 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
Or. en
Amendment 78
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while avoiding barriers to the functioning of the internal market and trade in live animals and ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. | (6) In September 2022, the European Food Safety Authority (‘EFSA’) published five scientific opinions relating to various welfare consequences and hazards arising during transport of small ruminants6 (sheep and goats), equidae7 (horses and donkeys), bovines8 (cattle and calves), pigs9 and animals in containers10 , including domestic birds (chickens, laying hens, turkeys etc.), and rabbits (‘EFSA opinions’). The EFSA opinions broadly conclude that providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures and keeping journey times to a minimum, are all required to improve the protection of animals during transport. Therefore, Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be replaced by a new Regulation that is in line with the latest developments in scientific and technical knowledge in this field and with consumers’ demands, while ensuring the enforceability of the new rules. |
| 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp | 6 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp |
| 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. | 7 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of equidae during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7444, 113 pp. |
| 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. | 8 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of small ruminants during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7404, 101 pp. |
| 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. | 9 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of pigs during transport. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7445, 108 pp. |
| 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. | 10 EFSA AHAW Panel (EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare) Scientific Opinion on the welfare of domestic birds and rabbits transported in containers. EFSA Journal 2022; 20(9):7441, 188 pp. |
Or. en
Amendment 79
Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Kosma Złotowski, Beata Szydło
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (6 a) In any event, the provisions of this Regulation shall not lead to less affordability of animal products for consumers and shall not restrict the freedom to conduct a business. |
Or. en
Amendment 80
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. | (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. At the same time, those provisions should remain practical and economically viable. They should allow for realistic adaptation periods and consider regional differences and infrastructure availability to avoid disruptions to trade and supply chains. A balanced approach is needed to ensure both animal welfare and the sustainability of the livestock and transport sectors. |
Or. en
Amendment 81
Flavio Tosi, Salvatore De Meo
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. | (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, after extensive and continuous consultations with the stakeholders, taking account of new EFSA opinions and all other relevant opinions and studies from the sectors involved. |
Or. en
Amendment 82
Asger Christensen, Benoit Cassart, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. | (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which no person shall transport animals or cause animals to be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue serious suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions and new practices on the ground. |
Or. en
Amendment 83
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. | (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle in a harmonised way. |
Or. en
Amendment 84
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. | (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle in a harmonised way. |
Or. en
Amendment 85
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. | (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle in a harmonised way and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. |
Or. en
Amendment 86
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals must not be transported in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. | (7) To ensure a consistent and effective application of this Regulation across the Union in the light of its basic principle, according to which animals are only to be transported in a way not to cause injury or suffering to them, it is appropriate to set out detailed provisions addressing the specific needs of the different species arising in relation to the various types of transport. Such detailed provisions should be interpreted and applied in accordance with the aforesaid principle and should be updated in a timely manner, in particular in light of new scientific knowledge, taking account of new EFSA opinions. |
Or. en
Amendment 87
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7 a) The development of a slaughterhouse network at both national and European levels is essential in order to harness local and regional potential, revitalize rural areas, create jobs, develop short supply chains, and improve access to fresh, affordable food for consumers, while also having a direct positive impact on animal welfare. Supporting this network through adequate funding and simplified authorization procedures will strengthen local and regional economies and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable agrifood systems across the European Union. Member States, in close cooperation with the European Commission, should identify and provide sufficient European and national funds to beneficiary for achieving this goal. Furthermore, Member States should simplify the authorization procedures for slaughterhouses in general, with a particular emphasis on mobile slaughterhouses. |
Or. en
Amendment 88
Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (7a) According to the 2025 EPRS study1a, the low number of large slaughterhouses, concentrated in certain regions, often makes the long-distance transportation of animals unavoidable. In these circumstances, imposing strict limits on the duration of transport to the slaughterhouse is unrealistic and liable to penalise operators who have no geographically- or economically-viable alternatives. It is essential that European regulations reflect this reality in imposing limits on the duration of transport to the slaughterhouse. Investments in regional slaughterhouses and local infrastructure should also be encouraged. | |
| 1a European Parliamentary Research Service, Animal welfare during transport: Update on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, March 2025 |
Or. ro
Amendment 89
Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . | (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . However, taking into account that the Member States already have their own transport registration databases, it is necessary to provide for interoperability between TRACES and these information systems, as well as financial support for the Member States to be able to make the necessary IT developments |
| 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. | 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. |
Or. en
Amendment 90
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Maria Walsh, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . | (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . Given that third countries do not necessarily use EU systems such as TRACES, the European Commission will need to ensure interoperability between EU systems and those of third country for live animal transport to and from third countries. |
| 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. | 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. |
Or. en
Amendment 91
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . | (8) Technology for navigation systems, animal identification and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11. Considering that not all third countries use the EU systems, interoperability between the EU and third country systems needs to be ensured for the transport to and from third countries. |
| 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. | 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. |
Or. en
Amendment 92
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . | (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . Considering that not all third countries use the EU systems, interoperability between the EU and third country systems will have to be ensured for the transport to and from third countries. |
| 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. | 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. |
Or. en
Amendment 93
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . | (8) Technology for navigation systems and electronic databases has advanced considerably since the entry into force of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005. This makes it possible to simplify procedures and strengthen controls and inspections on the protection of animals during transport, thus leading to better enforcement of Union rules. It is therefore important to make use of new technologies and expand the possibilities provided by Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES-NT), the digital certification and management platform for all sanitary and phytosanitary requirements, which is embedded in the Integrated Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC)11 . Whenever third countries do not have access to TRACES, these third countries should guarantee compatibility between their respective computerised systems to ensure exchanges of data. |
| 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. | 11 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation), C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. |
Or. en
Amendment 94
Flavio Tosi, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (8 a) From the full implementation by Member States of the framework established under Regulation (EU) 2020/1056, information related to the transport of live animals — including the itinerary, travel times, planned stops and expected environmental conditions — may be transmitted and made available to the competent authorities, on a voluntary basis by operators, through electronic platforms compliant with the requirements for electronic freight transport information (eFTI) systems, in order to facilitate official controls and reduce their execution time. |
Or. en
Amendment 95
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, and journey logs. TRACES should be user-friendly and also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. However, third countries may have other national database to register journeys. Therefore the European Commission should ensure the interoperability of the national systems with TRACES to facilitate data exchange. In addition, TRACES should ensure that the information is stored and treated in full compliance with the applicable Union regulations, notably Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and Council. |
Or. en
Amendment 96
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of all means of transport and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, and to prevent that transports with unrealistic or implausible journey planning or missing emergency plans are approved, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. Extending the access right of TRACES to public access, specifically to non-governmental organisations, may be considered to ensure better use of TRACES in performing retrospective controls. |
Or. en
Amendment 97
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) TRACES is a key tool for monitoring transport and improving traceability within the European Union. To ensure its effective use and encourage compliance, the platform must be accessible, user-friendly, and adapted to the specific requirements of transport operators. This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of all means of transport and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations, animal health requirements and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. |
Or. en
Amendment 98
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles, and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points, thereby facilitating the smooth continuation of animal transport beyond the Union’s borders. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures, and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. To support live animal exports, this Regulation should also ensure flexibility in transport requirements for third-country destinations, recognizing different climatic conditions, infrastructure, and trade agreements. Simplified procedures and the recognition of equivalent welfare standards in third countries should facilitate smooth cross-border transport, reducing delays and unnecessary restrictions. Moreover, cooperation with third-country authorities and streamlined border controls would help prevent disruptions, ensuring that farmers and transporters from the Union can remain competitive in global markets while maintaining high standards of animal welfare. |
Or. en
Amendment 99
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs and tracking of road vehicles. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. However, for journeys carried out within a Member State, traceability should be ensured either by TRACES, a national system interoperable with TRACES, or a national system that can guarantee adequate traceability of live animal transports. |
Or. en
Amendment 100
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. However, for journeys carried out within a Member State, traceability should be ensured through TRACES, a national system interoperable with TRACES, or a national system capable of guaranteeing adequate traceability of live animal transports. |
Or. en
Amendment 101
Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Kosma Złotowski, Beata Szydło
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. However, the use of TRACES should be voluntary for the transport of animals within the same Member State in order not to generate disproportionate burdens for short journeys. |
Or. en
Amendment 102
Flavio Tosi, Salvatore De Meo, Borja Giménez Larraz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. The TRACES database should only be fully adopted and implemented once its interoperability with all existing national systems is guaranteed. |
Or. en
Amendment 103
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and sea vessels, internal ambient temperatures, internal ambient humidty levels and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. |
Or. en
Amendment 104
Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations, animal health requirements and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. |
Or. en
Amendment 105
Michal Wiezik
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of road vehicles and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. | (9) This Regulation provides for rules so that the TRACES database can incorporate digital authorisations, certificates of approval, certificates of competence, journey logs, live tracking of the means of transport and temperature forecasts. TRACES should also contain lists of control posts in third countries and EU exit points. It also allows for more realistic journey planning, efficient traceability, better monitoring of operations and animal welfare indicators, timely emergency measures and complete analysis of data, with the overall objective of ensuring more effective application and better enforcement of the Union rules on the protection of animals during transport, as well as considerably reducing administrative burden. |
Or. en
Amendment 106
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Alexander Bernhuber, Flavio Tosi, Sophia Kircher, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9 a) Considering that in many rural areas of Europe access to the internet is limited or nonexistent, this regulation must provide the possibility of using documents in physical format. Thus, in situations where connection to the TRACES database or a national system interoperable with TRACES is unavailable, authorizations, certificates, travel logs, and other necessary documents may be issued and used on paper. Subsequently, these documents will be uploaded online, ensuring complete traceability and compliance with all legal obligations. This flexibility allows for the continuation of transport activities in conditions of safety and compliance, regardless of the digital infrastructure on the ground. |
Or. en
Amendment 107
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sophia Kircher, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9 a) Considering that in many rural areas of Europe access to the internet is limited or nonexistent, this regulation must provide the possibility of using documents in physical format. Thus, in situations where connection to the TRACES database or a national system interoperable with TRACES is unavailable, authorizations, certificates, travel logs, and other necessary documents may be issued and used on paper. Subsequently, these documents will be uploaded online, ensuring complete traceability and compliance with all legal obligations. This flexibility allows for the continuation of transport activities in conditions of safety and compliance, regardless of the digital infrastructure on the ground. |
Or. en
Amendment 108
Philippe Olivier, Valérie Deloge, Julien Leonardelli, Gilles Pennelle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (9a) TRACES is an essential tool for monitoring transport and improving traceability in the European Union. To make sure it is used effectively and to ensure compliance, the platform should be accessible, user-friendly and adapted to the specific needs of transport operators, including occasional users. |
Or. fr
Justification
Points out the importance of the TRACES system and the need to ensure it is adapted to suit everyone active in the sector.
Amendment 109
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and regardless of whether the place of destination is in the territory of the Union or in a third country. | (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . Once animals cross the EU border, animal welfare standards are impossible to guarantee, both en route and on arrival, due to the lack of EU control and authority in third countries, and the difficulty of third countries not being bound by EU legislation. This Regulation should therefore not allow the transport and live export of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and the place of destination is in a third country. |
| 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 | 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 |
Or. en
Amendment 110
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and regardless of whether the place of destination is in the territory of the Union or in a third country. | (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union and notably in the no man's land or transit country until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and regardless of whether the place of destination is in the territory of the Union or in a third country. In cases of unforeseen circumstances such as vehicle breakdowns, traffic jam, and border delays occur, the transporter shall immediately inform the organiser and contact the liaison bodies to seek assistance. In cases where animals transported by road, rail or vessel are rejected at the border between two Member States or at a border between a Member State and a third country, the transporter should immediately inform the organiser and contact the liaison bodies. The organiser should implement the contingency plan defined in article 8. The competent authority of the Member State of the last entry should take all the appropriate measures within 24 hours such as assessment of the health conditions of the animals by a veterinary, veterinary treatments if necessary, facilitate returns of the animals where possible or provide mobile slaughterhouse. The European Commission should be kept informed by the competent authorities. The competent authorities should cooperate with the Commission on the possible solutions to be taken. |
| 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 | 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 |
Or. en
Amendment 111
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and regardless of whether the place of destination is in the territory of the Union or in a third country. | (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and regardless of whether the place of destination is in the territory of the Union or in a third country. To facilitate compliance with this ruling, for as long as exports of live animals to third countries continue, the Commission shall undertake to reach bilateral agreements with third countries of destination, to ensure the requirements of this Regulation can be fulfilled via equivalent animal welfare standards up until the final destination. Based on these agreements, a public list of permitted third country export destinations should be adopted by the Commission by means of implementing acts |
| 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 | 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 |
Or. en
Amendment 112
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and regardless of whether the place of destination is in the territory of the Union or in a third country. | (10) The obligation of Union operators to protect animals during transport does not end at the external borders of the Union. Organisers of transport of animals from the Union to a place of destination in a third country must ensure compliance with Union rules on the protection of animals during transport also during the stages of the journey that take place outside the Union, and until the animals arrive at the final place of destination in the third country. Especially where the journey involves sea transport to a third country, the port of departure in the EU is often wrongly assigned as the place of destination, instead of the final place of destination in the third country. This is coherent with the case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in Case C-424/1312 . This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of the Union and regardless of whether the place of destination is in the territory of the Union or in a third country. |
| 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 | 12 Judgment of 23 April 2015, Zuchtvieh-Export GmbH, C-424/13, ECLI:EU:C:2015:259, paragraph 56 |
Or. en
Amendment 113
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10 a) The long-distance transport of live animals to third countries outside the European Union raises serious concerns regarding animal welfare, including stress, exhaustion, and inhumane treatment due to long transport times and lower welfare standards in certain destinations. Such transport increases the risk of diseases spreading and compromises biosecurity. There are also considerable environmental impacts of live animal exports, particularly by sea and road, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and the dumping of carcasses and other materials at sea. A shift towards meat and carcass transport will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to the more efficient transportation compared to moving live animals over long distances. There are also ethical and trade considerations that highlight the need to prioritize the export of meat and carcasses over live animals to ensure compliance with EU animal welfare principles. For these reasons the transport of animals to third countries should only be allowed for a restricted number of animals and purposes after 2033. |
Or. en
Amendment 114
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Maria Walsh, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10 a) The European Union has some of the highest standards in the world regarding animal welfare during transport. Therefore, it is essential for the Union to maintain its capacity to export and preserve access to international markets. Otherwise, there is a risk that European producers may be replaced by competitors from third countries that do not adhere to the same high animal welfare standards. Such a situation would affect both the competitiveness of the European livestock sector and the Union's efforts to promote, globally, the values and principles of animal welfare. |
Or. en
Amendment 115
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (10 a) The European Union has some of the highest standards in the world regarding animal welfare during transport. Therefore, it is essential for the Union to maintain its capacity to export and preserve access to international markets. Otherwise, there is a risk that European producers may be replaced by competitors from third countries that do not adhere to the same high animal welfare standards. Such a situation would affect both the competitiveness of the European livestock sector and the Union's efforts to promote, globally, the values and principles of animal welfare. |
Or. en
Amendment 116
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The transporter of the animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. | (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals. These transports often involve long journeys, even when it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, it is difficult to control if operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore not allow the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. |
Or. en
Amendment 117
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The transporter of the animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. | (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. If these requirements cannot be assured, no transport into the EU should be permitted, for animal welfare reasons and to safeguard the internal market rules by guaranteeing fair conditions for operators within the Union. The transporter of the animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. Disuassive sanctions should apply in the case of non-compliance. |
Or. en
Amendment 118
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The transporter of the animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. | (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The organiser of the transport of animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination. The transporter should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. |
Or. en
Amendment 119
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The transporter of the animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. | (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The organiser of the animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. |
Or. en
Amendment 120
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The transporter of the animals should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. | (11) Transport of live animals from third countries to the Union territory mainly concerns certain species of animals and it is usually carried out through direct routes. When live animals are imported into the Union, operators who transport such animals from a third country to a place of destination within the Union should ensure that the animals are protected at least in an equivalent manner to animals transported within the Union territory, and this from the moment when the animals are loaded onto the means of transport in the third country until the place of destination in the Union. This is necessary in light of Union citizens’ concerns related to the welfare of animals during transport, which extends to all animals transported to, from or within the Union. This Regulation should therefore apply to the transport of animals for which the place of departure is in the territory of a third country and the place of destination is in the territory of the Union. In order to ensure proper application of the requirements for such transport at the place of departure, it is necessary for the competent authority of the third country to check the planning of the journey concerned, and to certify in the official health certificate for imports of the animals into the Union and via its approval of the journey log, that the planning of the journey has been done in accordance with this Regulation, or with equivalent requirements. The organiser should be responsible for ensuring that this planning is respected until the point of destination and should comply with the obligation to complete the journey log. |
Or. en
Amendment 121
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (11 a) As the European Court of Auditors reports, between 2017 and 2021, 4.5 million cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses per year were exported to non-EU countries for breeding, fattening, and slaughter. The destination for these exports is mostly countries of the Middle East and North Africa, where animals are not afforded a level of protection equal to the EU. Despite the Court of Justice confirming that the rules on animal transport cover the whole duration of transport, including the part taking place in a third country, experience shows that it is not possible to ensure compliance once animals leave the EU territory. As a result, reports demonstrate intense animal suffering during long journeys, animals delayed at the borders for days or even weeks, and cruel treatment in destinations that could be avoided if live exports were ended. Considering the progressive steps taken in countries outside the EU, such as the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand, and the overwhelming support of EU citizens for increased protection of animals during transport, the Regulation bans the export of cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses for the purpose of slaughter and fattening if intended for human consumption. The possibility of circumventing this ban by falsely labelling animals as intended for breeding is very high, it is appropriate therefore to ban live exports of livestock for this purpose as well. |
Or. en
Amendment 122
Emma Wiesner
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. |
Or. en
Amendment 123
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. |
Or. en
Amendment 124
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) Transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, implies human and animal health risks. Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the welfare of the animals and given citizens’ and public health concerns, this Regulation should not allow the part of the journey from a third country to another, or to the same third country, that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. |
Or. en
Amendment 125
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding, and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third-country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. Furthermore, flexibility should be allowed in order to facilitate the smooth transit of live animals through the Union, preventing unnecessary administrative burdens and delays at border crossings. This Regulation should support trade continuity with third countries by ensuring that transit rules do not create trade barriers or disproportionately affect exporters. Enhancing cooperation with third-country authorities and recognizing equivalent welfare standards, where applicable, could further streamline transit procedures while maintaining high animal welfare standards. |
Or. en
Amendment 126
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals, public health and food safety reasons and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. |
Or. en
Amendment 127
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Organisers of the transport of animals should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. |
Or. en
Amendment 128
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Emma Wiesner, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, and resting periods since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. |
Or. en
Amendment 129
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. The organisers should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. |
Or. en
Amendment 130
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Transporters should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. | (12) For transit of animals from a third country to another or to the same third country via the Union territory, Union rules should apply during the part of the journey taking place on the Union territory. Although neither the place of origin nor the place of destination of that transport is in the Union, for the benefit of the animals and given citizens’ concerns, this Regulation should apply to the part of the journey that takes place within the territory of the Union. Organisers should ensure that the animals are transported in conditions that comply with this Regulation, notably with respect to space allowances, feeding and watering, since these are essential for the welfare of animals transported on the Union territory. However, compliance with rules on journey times should not be required in such cases, as this could lead to even longer journeys for the animals concerned by requiring third country operators to circumvent the Union territory via longer routes, which would potentially have a worse impact on animal welfare. |
Or. en
Amendment 131
Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 a (new)
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| (12a) According to recent statistics, between 2015 and 2024, there was a significant decrease of 43% in exports of live animals from the continent, while imports increased by 119%. These figures are cause for concern and reflect an ever-increasing dependence on external sources for supplies, which is liable to seriously compromise the food security of the population and the economic stability of the continent. This alarming trend implies manifold risks, such as higher food prices, greater exposure to global market volatility and serious vulnerabilities to potential external food crises and international economic fluctuations. |
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Amendment 132
Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12 b (new)
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| (12b) The export of live animals to third countries is an important economic activity for many European farmers, who rely on these external markets to capitalise on their production and maintain the financial stability of their farms. It not only supports farmers' incomes, but also contributes to the development of the European agricultural sector by increasing market diversification and expanding international trade networks. Although the total number of consignments of live animals to third countries has increased significantly – from 11 018 in 2015 to 14 423 in 2017 – it is important to emphasise that the overall infringement rate per consignment has decreased considerably, from 4 % to 3 %. This shows an improvement in compliance with European standards and regulations on animal welfare and transport conditions, which reflects the efforts and commitment of European farmers and transporters, and of the competent authorities, to ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards. |
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Amendment 133
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (13) The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal Health Code13 contains guidelines setting minimum standards at global level as regards animal behaviour, the responsibilities and competence levels of the different actors involved in the transport of animals, the documentation to be provided, journey planning, loading, and actions in the event of a refusal of the animals, among others. This Regulation takes into account those guidelines. | (13) The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Terrestrial Animal and Aquatic Health Code13 contains guidelines setting minimum standards at global level as regards animal behaviour, the responsibilities and competence levels of the different actors involved in the transport of animals, the documentation to be provided, journey planning, loading, and actions in the event of a refusal of the animals, among others. This Regulation takes into account those guidelines. |
| 13 WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, 2023, Terrestrial Code Online Access - WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health. | 13 WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, 2023, Terrestrial Code Online Access - WOAH - World Organisation for Animal Health. |
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Amendment 134
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The main species of animals transported within the Union and from the Union to third countries for economic purposes are vertebrate animals including small ruminants, equidae, bovines, pigs, domestic birds, rabbits, and aquatic animals, namely fish, cephalopods, and decapods. To ensure proportionality, the scope of this Regulation should be limited to those species. | (15) The main species of animals transported within the Union and from the Union to third countries for economic purposes are vertebrate animals including small ruminants, aquatic mammals, equidae, bovines, pigs, domestic birds, rabbits, and aquatic animals, namely fish, cephalopods, and decapods. To ensure proportionality, the scope of this Regulation should be limited to those species. |
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Amendment 135
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15) The main species of animals transported within the Union and from the Union to third countries for economic purposes are vertebrate animals including small ruminants, equidae, bovines, pigs, domestic birds, rabbits, and aquatic animals, namely fish, cephalopods, and decapods. To ensure proportionality, the scope of this Regulation should be limited to those species. | (15) The main species of animals transported within the Union and from the Union to third countries for economic purposes are vertebrate animals including small ruminants, equidae, bovines, pigs, domestic birds, rabbits, and aquatic animals. To ensure proportionality, the scope of this Regulation should be limited to those species. |
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Amendment 136
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (15 a) This Regulation contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the strategic guidelines for a more sustainable and competitive Union aquaculture, to facilitate the development of food production from terrestrial and aquatic animals and to improve the Union's self-sufficiency rate and reduce dependence on imports. |
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Amendment 137
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) Ornamental fish are usually transported in small boxes by express couriers in bags of water especially adapted to their needs and the duration of the journey is usually less than 24 hours. Therefore, the transport of ornamental fish rarely represents a major risk for animal welfare and should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation. | deleted |
Or. en
Justification
There is no scientific justification to exclude all ornamental fish from the welfare considerations in this regulation. Furthermore, many ornamental fish are not transported to be placed in an aquarium but rather to be placed alive in ponds or lakes. Such fish are transported in tanks similar to any other live fish transport.
Amendment 138
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (16) Ornamental fish are usually transported in small boxes by express couriers in bags of water especially adapted to their needs and the duration of the journey is usually less than 24 hours. Therefore, the transport of ornamental fish rarely represents a major risk for animal welfare and should be excluded from the scope of this Regulation. | deleted |
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Amendment 139
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (17) Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council15 regulates the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. Due to the strict requirements on the quality of animals needed for research and testing, any compromises to the health or welfare status of animals on arrival at their place of destination have a direct impact on the possibility to use them for those purposes. In addition, scientific procedures may require the use of animals that can potentially be considered unfit for transport according to this Regulation such as some genetically modified animals and animals which have undergone surgical procedures for the purpose of the projects in line with Directive 2010/63/EU. Transport of live animals for scientific purposes is undertaken by specialist operators with specially designed vehicles equipped to ensure the health and welfare of the animals throughout the planned journeys. While a distinction can be made with regard to the purpose for which these animals are transported, their welfare should be guaranteed. However, it would be neither coherent nor acceptable to include them completely in the scope of this Regulation. For these reasons, species-specific rules related to fitness for transport, watering and feeding intervals and certain provisions concerning journey times, temperatures and rest periods should not apply to transport of animals used or destined to be used for scientific purposes in a project authorised under Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council. | (17) Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council15 regulates the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. Due to the strict requirements on the quality of animals needed for research and testing, any compromises to the health or welfare status of animals on arrival at their place of destination have a direct impact on the possibility to use them for those purposes. In addition, scientific procedures may require the use of animals that can potentially be considered unfit for transport according to this Regulation such as some genetically modified animals and animals which have undergone surgical procedures for the purpose of the projects in line with Directive 2010/63/EU. Transport of live animals for scientific purposes is undertaken by specialist operators with specially designed vehicles equipped to ensure the health and welfare of the animals throughout the planned journeys. While a distinction can be made with regard to the purpose for which these animals are transported, their welfare should be guaranteed. However, it would be neither coherent nor acceptable to exclude them completely in the scope of this Regulation. |
| 15 Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33). | 15 Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33). |
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Amendment 140
Asger Christensen, Benoit Cassart, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | deleted |
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Amendment 141
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda, Nina Carberry
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that the primary challenge in ensuring animal welfare during transport is not the absence of a legislative framework but the inconsistent implementation of existing rules across Member States. Ensuring compliance and effective enforcement remains crucial to upholding high animal protection standards throughout the European Union. |
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Amendment 142
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that the main challenge in ensuring animal welfare during transport is not the lack of legislative framework, but the uneven implementation of it by member states. Strict adherence to and enforcement of existing rules remain essential for guaranteeing high animal protection standards across the entire territory of the European Union. |
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Amendment 143
Cristina Maestre, Rosa Serrano Sierra, Elena Sancho Murillo, Alicia Homs Ginel
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. |
Or. es
Justification
This proposal condemns markets and assembly centres to disappear. The role of the organiser becomes impossible when an assembly centre is involved in the journey, in particular when the final place of destination is decided at that point.
Amendment 144
Bert-Jan Ruissen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. |
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Amendment 145
Mireia Borrás Pabón, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. |
Or. en
Amendment 146
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. However, a mandatory stay at the place of departure should not be required if the organiser ensures compliance with animal welfare requirements during the journey and maintains appropriate resting intervals. Assembly centres should continue to be recognized as places of departure where they facilitate the consolidation of animal groups for economic efficiency. |
Or. en
Justification
Prevents unnecessary regulatory burdens on transporters. Recognizes the importance of assembly centres in livestock logistics. Ensures animal welfare without imposing rigid and impractical conditions.
Amendment 147
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed, to ensure veracity of the journey log, and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. |
Or. en
Amendment 148
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should only be allowed to be places of departure if they are situated locally, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. | (18) Experience with the application of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 shows that operators often prolong journeys beyond the limits set out in the relevant provisions by transporting animals from a holding to several assembly centres consecutively. The animals are grouped together with animals from other holdings in these assembly centres, which entails human and animal health risks, and only the last assembly centre is recorded as the place of departure. Therefore, a mandatory stay of the animals at both the place of departure and destination should be imposed and assembly centres should not be allowed to be places of departure, with the aim of preventing the practice of “assembly centre hopping”. |
Or. en
Amendment 149
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. | (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers that does not impose disproportionate burdens on those involved in animal transport. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport, without being held accountable for unforeseeable incidents beyond their control. Organisers should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination, based on transparent and proportionate criteria that safeguard the viability of the sector. |
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Amendment 150
Borja Giménez Larraz, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. | (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to organise transport of animals over long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their professional competence and their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. |
Or. en
Amendment 151
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. | (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to organise transport animals over long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. |
Or. en
Amendment 152
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. | (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their professional competence, including their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. |
Or. en
Amendment 153
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. | (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their professionnal competence and ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. |
Or. en
Amendment 154
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (19) Only organisers of the transport of animals who have the means to comply with the requirements of this Regulation should be allowed to transport animals for long journeys. Therefore, it is appropriate to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. | (19) Organisers of the transport of animals who do not comply with the requirements of this Regulation should not be allowed to transport animals. Therefore, it is necessary to establish an authorisation system for organisers. Organisers should be responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules from the place of departure to the place of destination. They may subcontract the transport of animals to a transporter and should remain responsible for ensuring compliance with Union rules by that transporter and any other persons involved in that transport. The organiser should provide proof to the competent authorities of their ability to ensure that Union rules on transport are met until the animals’ arrival at the place of destination. |
Or. en
Amendment 155
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
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| (20) Transporters and their staff play a central role in the transport of animals significantly influencing the welfare conditions of the transported animals. Welfare conditions of animals during transport are significantly impacted by the day-to-day conduct of transporters. They should have the necessary competence to ensure compliance with this Regulation, as well as compliance by their staff, and the necessary approval of the means of transport used, together with contingency plans to address emergencies. Therefore, it is appropriate to have an authorisation system for transporters. They should be accountable and transparent concerning their status and operations. In particular, they should report any difficulties and keep precise records of their actions and the results. | (20) Transporters and their staff play a central role in the transport of animals significantly influencing the welfare conditions of the transported animals. Welfare conditions of animals during transport are significantly impacted by the day-to-day conduct of transporters. They should have the necessary competence to ensure compliance with this Regulation, as well as compliance by their staff, and the necessary approval of the means of transport used, together with contingency plans to address emergencies. Therefore, it is necessary to have an authorisation system for transporters. They should be accountable and transparent concerning their status and operations. In particular, they should report any difficulties and problems arising before, during and after the transport and keep precise records of their actions and the results. |
Or. en
Amendment 156
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20) Transporters and their staff play a central role in the transport of animals significantly influencing the welfare conditions of the transported animals. Welfare conditions of animals during transport are significantly impacted by the day-to-day conduct of transporters. They should have the necessary competence to ensure compliance with this Regulation, as well as compliance by their staff, and the necessary approval of the means of transport used, together with contingency plans to address emergencies. Therefore, it is appropriate to have an authorisation system for transporters. They should be accountable and transparent concerning their status and operations. In particular, they should report any difficulties and keep precise records of their actions and the results. | (20) Transporters and their staff play a central role in the transport of animals influencing the welfare conditions of the transported animals. Welfare conditions of animals during transport are impacted by the day-to-day conduct of transporters. They should have the necessary competence to ensure compliance with this Regulation, as well as compliance by their staff, and the necessary approval of the means of transport used, together with contingency plans to address emergencies. Therefore, it is appropriate to have an authorisation system for transporters. They should be accountable and transparent concerning their status and operations. In particular, they should report any difficulties and keep precise records of their actions and the results. |
Or. en
Amendment 157
Borja Giménez Larraz, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (20) Transporters and their staff play a central role in the transport of animals significantly influencing the welfare conditions of the transported animals. Welfare conditions of animals during transport are significantly impacted by the day-to-day conduct of transporters. They should have the necessary competence to ensure compliance with this Regulation, as well as compliance by their staff, and the necessary approval of the means of transport used, together with contingency plans to address emergencies. Therefore, it is appropriate to have an authorisation system for transporters. They should be accountable and transparent concerning their status and operations. In particular, they should report any difficulties and keep precise records of their actions and the results. | (20) Transporters and their staff play a central role in the transport of animals influencing the welfare conditions of the transported animals. Welfare conditions of animals during transport are impacted by the day-to-day conduct of transporters. They should have the necessary competence to ensure compliance with this Regulation, as well as compliance by their staff, and the necessary approval of the means of transport used, together with contingency plans to address emergencies. Therefore, it is appropriate to have an authorisation system for transporters. They should be accountable and transparent concerning their status and operations. In particular, they should report any difficulties and keep precise records of their actions and the results. |
Or. en
Amendment 158
Flavio Tosi, Salvatore De Meo, Borja Giménez Larraz
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. | (21) Means of transport should be designed to minimise the risk of injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board, as well as the social and economic impacts of these changes. |
Or. en
Amendment 159
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. | (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is necessary to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the behavourial and physiological needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. |
Or. en
Amendment 160
Borja Giménez Larraz, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. | (21) Means of transport should be designed to minimise risk of injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. |
Or. en
Amendment 161
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. | (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or serious suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. |
Or. en
Amendment 162
Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Kosma Złotowski, Beata Szydło
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. | (21) Means of transport should be designed to avoid injury or suffering to the animals. Therefore, it is appropriate to set out technical requirements to be fulfilled for a means of transport to be approved and taking account of the needs of specific species and categories of animals on board. Those requirements should take into account the possibility of two-deck transporting, as it reduces transport costs as well as the carbon footprint of transport, while securing the same transport safety standards for animals. |
Or. en
Amendment 163
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22) The transport of animals by air is significantly less common compared to transport by road and sea. Due to the costs associated with this type of transport, in the majority of cases, animals transported by air are pets and high-value animals intended for breeding or sport activities. Air transport of animals is carried out in line with International Air Transport Association (IATA) technical rules set out in Live Animals Regulations (LAR), designed and annually updated by the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) to balance the principles of protecting welfare of animals and safety on board of aircraft, as well as taking into account the specificities and limitations of air transport. Carriers that are members of IATA are obliged to follow the standards in the regulations in carrying out transport operations, as well as in equipping their aircraft. Transport of animals by air should therefore only be allowed in aircrafts belonging to carriers that are members of IATA. | (22) The transport of animals by air is significantly less common compared to transport by road and sea. Due to the costs associated with this type of transport, in the majority of cases, animals transported by air are pets and high-value animals intended for breeding or sport activities. Air transport of animals is carried out in line with International Air Transport Association (IATA) technical rules set out in Live Animals Regulations (LAR), designed and annually updated by the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) to balance the principles of protecting welfare of animals and safety on board of aircraft, as well as taking into account the specificities and limitations of air transport. Carriers that are members of IATA are obliged to follow the standards in the regulations in carrying out transport operations, as well as in equipping their aircraft. Transport of animals by air should therefore only be allowed in aircrafts belonging to carriers that are members of IATA. As the IATA LAR is not freely available to Member State authorities, which is hindering its accessibility, the animal transport regulation should include air transport-specific provisions for the transport of live animals to, from and within the EU, following the model of provisions relating to other transport means, and reflecting the IATA LAR. |
Or. en
Amendment 164
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22) The transport of animals by air is significantly less common compared to transport by road and sea. Due to the costs associated with this type of transport, in the majority of cases, animals transported by air are pets and high-value animals intended for breeding or sport activities. Air transport of animals is carried out in line with International Air Transport Association (IATA) technical rules set out in Live Animals Regulations (LAR), designed and annually updated by the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) to balance the principles of protecting welfare of animals and safety on board of aircraft, as well as taking into account the specificities and limitations of air transport. Carriers that are members of IATA are obliged to follow the standards in the regulations in carrying out transport operations, as well as in equipping their aircraft. Transport of animals by air should therefore only be allowed in aircrafts belonging to carriers that are members of IATA. | (22) The transport of animals by air is significantly less common compared to transport by road and sea. Due to the costs associated with this type of transport, in the majority of cases, animals transported by air are pets and economically high-value animals intended for breeding or sport activities. Air transport of animals is currently carried out in line with International Air Transport Association (IATA) technical rules set out in Live Animals Regulations (LAR), designed and annually updated by the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) to balance the principles of protecting welfare of animals and safety on board of aircraft, as well as taking into account the specificities and limitations of air transport. Carriers that are members of IATA are obliged to follow the standards in the regulations in carrying out transport operations, as well as in equipping their aircraft. Transport of animals to third countries for breeding or slaughter purposes imposes significant risks, as the welfare of these animals during transport and upon arrival outside the Union cannot be guaranteed. Transport by air should therefore no longer be allowed. |
Or. en
Amendment 165
Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy, Tomáš Kubín, Julien Leonardelli, Barbara Bonte, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22) The transport of animals by air is significantly less common compared to transport by road and sea. Due to the costs associated with this type of transport, in the majority of cases, animals transported by air are pets and high-value animals intended for breeding or sport activities. Air transport of animals is carried out in line with International Air Transport Association (IATA) technical rules set out in Live Animals Regulations (LAR), designed and annually updated by the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) to balance the principles of protecting welfare of animals and safety on board of aircraft, as well as taking into account the specificities and limitations of air transport. Carriers that are members of IATA are obliged to follow the standards in the regulations in carrying out transport operations, as well as in equipping their aircraft. Transport of animals by air should therefore only be allowed in aircrafts belonging to carriers that are members of IATA. | (22) The transport of animals by air is significantly less common compared to transport by road and sea and is already subject to increased monitoring, which is why it is not covered by this Regulation. Due to the costs associated with this type of transport, in the majority of cases, animals transported by air are pets and high-value animals intended for breeding or sport activities. Air transport of animals is carried out in line with International Air Transport Association (IATA) technical rules set out in Live Animals Regulations (LAR), designed and annually updated by the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB) to balance the principles of protecting welfare of animals and safety on board of aircraft, as well as taking into account the specificities and limitations of air transport. Carriers that are members of IATA are obliged to follow the standards in the regulations in carrying out transport operations, as well as in equipping their aircraft. Transport of animals by air should therefore only be allowed in aircrafts belonging to carriers that are members of IATA. |
Or. fr
Amendment 166
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (22 a) EU-approved livestock vessels are a source of air and sea pollution. There has been a high number of pollution prevention deficiencies reported with EU-approved livestock vessels and breaches of the MARPOL Convention, aimed at preventing the pollution of the marine environment by vessels. MARPOL requirements not being implemented include, among others, splitting or treating carcasses to ensure they will sink immediately, proven by animals transported on vessels being stranded on beaches, and the lack of proper garbage management plans, needed to deal with waste in the form of faeces, manure, litter and carcasses. Considering the above, sea transport should not be allowed when the provisions of the MARPOL Conventions are not complied with. |
Or. en
Amendment 167
Borja Giménez Larraz, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white or grey under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should be approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should only allow loading of animals to these vessels if their ship risk profile is identified as low risk or standard risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. | (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, there are livestock vessels currently operating in the Union that do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, competent authorities of Member States should approve for the transport of live animals only those vessels that meet strict safety standards, verified and confirmed through inspections and technical checks. |
| 16 https://www.parismou.org/ |
Or. en
Amendment 168
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white or grey under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should be approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should only allow loading of animals to these vessels if their ship risk profile is identified as low risk or standard risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. | (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, there are livestock vessels currently operating in the Union that do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, competent authorities of Member States should approve for the transport of live animals only those vessels that meet strict safety standards, verified and confirmed through inspections and technical checks. |
| 16 https://www.parismou.org/ |
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Amendment 169
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white or grey under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should be approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should only allow loading of animals to these vessels if their ship risk profile is identified as low risk or standard risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. | (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a high risk both for animals and crew. Loading of animals onto livestock vessels is often carried out roughly with unfit handling practices causing wounds, and with the use of sticks and electric prods. Loading ramps are in some cases steeper than the maximum slope permitted, and the entry to vessels at the end of the loading ramp is often unlit causing animals to balk as they do not want to move from light into dark areas. As it is impossible to ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white and classed by the highest performing classification societies under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should have been approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should not have allowed loading of animals to these vessels when their ship risk profile was identified as low risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. As the transport of animals on vessels entails a considerable amount of welfare risks, livestock vessels should no longer be approved as a means of transport to transport animals. |
| 16 https://www.parismou.org/ | 16 https://www.parismou.org/ |
Or. en
Amendment 170
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white or grey under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should be approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should only allow loading of animals to these vessels if their ship risk profile is identified as low risk or standard risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. | (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union blatantly fail to adhere to the appropriate standards of maritime safety, evidenced by high deficiency and detention numbers by Port State Control. These vessels pose a significant risk for animals, crew and the marine environment. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards, adapted to animal transport, and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control, and those inspected by a classification society by a recognized EU organisation should be approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should only allow loading of animals to these vessels if their ship risk profile is identified as low risk or standard risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. It is also essential that competent authorities foresee sufficient time and qualified personnel to properly inspect livestock vessels before the journey and the loading of the ship, and report on deficiencies to improve future decisions. |
| 16 https://www.parismou.org/ |
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Amendment 171
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white or grey under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should be approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should only allow loading of animals to these vessels if their ship risk profile is identified as low risk or standard risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. | (23) As evidenced by Commission audits and competent authorities’ inspections, a significant number of livestock vessels currently operating in the Union do not meet the appropriate standards of maritime safety and pose a risk both for animals and crew. To ensure compliance of these livestock vessels with safety standards and the proper functioning of essential systems such as power generation, stability, ventilation, water desalination and drainage systems, among others, only livestock vessels flying flags identified as white under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control16 should be approved for the transport of animals by the relevant competent authorities in the Member State. In addition, competent authorities should only allow loading of animals to these vessels if their ship risk profile is identified as low risk according to the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State control. |
| 16 https://www.parismou.org/ | 16 https://www.parismou.org/ |
Or. en
Amendment 172
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (23 a) As detailed in the 2021 report of the European Parliament’s Committee of Inquiry on the Protection of Animals during Transport, inspection and certification procedures for livestock vessels are not harmonised across the Union and lack mandatory inspection criteria. This situation is aggravated by the fact that the results of these procedures are not communicated between Member States, leading to situations where a vessel that has been rejected in one Member State is approved in another. The systems in place at the national level for livestock vessel approval are also insufficient to minimise the risks associated with malpractice, mainly because the majority of the competent authorities inspecting livestock vessels do not have adequate procedures, or access to specific technical expertise (for example the services of a veterinarian or a marine surveyor), to verify vessels’ emergency systems, systems for water pumps and feeding, ventilation and drainage, all of which are critical for animal welfare during a journey on a livestock vessel and require sufficient control. For these reasons, having a central EU body, in the form of the European Maritime Safety Agency, responsible for the approval of vessels, will provide for a more harmonized approach to achieving the objectives of this Regulation. Furthermore it will mean greater transparency, it will ensure a level playing field across the Union and through economies of scale will reduce costs for EU tax payers and industry. |
Or. en
Amendment 173
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (24) Records for approvals of livestock vessels are currently kept in the information system supporting the New Inspection Regime stemming from Directive (EU) 2009/16/EC on Port State Control17 . The Hybrid European Targeting and Inspection System (THETIS) is a database facilitating official controls of sea vessels in the Union, including livestock vessels. This database includes a module specific for official controls focusing on requirements for the protection of animals. Information on authorised livestock vessels should also be available in TRACES, to enable the digital creation, update and completion of journey logs in TRACES. The Competent authorities should be responsible for regularly updating this information. | (24) Records for approvals of livestock vessels are currently kept in the information system supporting the New Inspection Regime stemming from Directive (EU) 2009/16/EC on Port State Control17 . The Hybrid European Targeting and Inspection System (THETIS) is a database facilitating official controls of sea vessels in the Union, including livestock vessels. This database includes a module specific for official controls focusing on requirements for the protection of animals. Information on authorised livestock vessels should also be available in TRACES in a user-friendly way, to enable the digital creation, update and completion of journey logs in TRACES. The Competent authorities should be responsible for regularly updating this information. |
| 17 Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on port State control (recast) (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 131, 28.5.2009, p. 57–100. | 17 Directive 2009/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on port State control (recast) (Text with EEA relevance) OJ L 131, 28.5.2009, p. 57–100. |
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Amendment 174
Adrian-George Axinia
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. | (25) Following approval, and prior to any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, the competent official authorities shall carry out on-board inspections of the respective vessel. During these checks, the competent authority verifies that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals during transport. Additionally, the inspections must confirm that the space and equipment available on board are appropriate for the number and species of animals transported, ensuring that all animals benefit from adequate welfare conditions throughout the journey. |
| 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. |
Or. en
Amendment 175
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. | (25) The competent authorities carry out official checks on board the live animal vessel before its first journey and before the renewal of its authorization. During these checks, it is verified whether the structure and equipment of the vessel do not affect the welfare of the transported animals or, where applicable, whether effective corrective measures have been applied. Furthermore, the competent authorities must ensure that the vessels are properly designed and equipped according to the number and species of the transported animals, so that their welfare is guaranteed during transport. |
| 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. |
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Amendment 176
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. | (25) The competent authorities carry out official checks on board the livestock vessel before its first journey and before the renewal of its authorisation. During these checks, it is verified whether the structure and equipment of the vessel do not affect the welfare of the transported animals or, where applicable, whether effective corrective measures have been applied. Furthermore, the competent authorities must ensure that the vessels are properly designed and equipped according to the number and species of the transported animals, so that their welfare is guaranteed during transport. |
| 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. |
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Amendment 177
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. | (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. To complement this work on a more continuous basis, a qualified and trained animal welfare officer should be assigned for every sea journey who is directly in charge of the welfare of the transported animals, and for example drafts a daily voyage report that contains feedback on the voyage and animal welfare. |
| 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. | 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. |
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Amendment 178
Michal Wiezik
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. | (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. For the consecutive journeys, the veterinarian or trained animal welfare officer and a technician should accompany the animal consignements. |
| 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. | 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. |
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Amendment 179
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. | (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout the journey to check, together with a technician and a marine surveyor, that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board and when necessary to take urgent measures regarding the welfare of the animals during the journey. |
| 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. | 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. |
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Amendment 180
Asger Christensen, Benoit Cassart, Valérie Devaux, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, an official veterinarian should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the veterinarian to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. | (25) In accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372,18 following approval and before any renewal of approval of a livestock vessel, a qualified animal technician should accompany the consignment of animals for the first journey. This allows the qualified animal technician to perform official controls throughout that first journey to check that the mechanical and management systems of the livestock vessel are not detrimental to the welfare of the animals on board during the journey. |
| 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. | 18 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/372 of 17 February 2023 laying down rules on the recording, storing and sharing of written records of official controls performed on livestock vessels, on contingency plans for livestock vessels in the event of emergencies, on the approval of livestock vessels and on minimum requirements applicable to exit points. OJ L 51, 20.2.2023, p. 32–39. |
Or. en
Amendment 181
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25 a) Intra-EU consignments should also be inspected during loading before each journey, to ensure competent authorities are able to verify that the Regulations’ requirements on floor space and headroom are being respected, that the ventilation, water systems and drinking devices are operating properly and are appropriate for the species being transported, that no unfit animals are loaded, and that sufficient feed and bedding are being carried. |
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Amendment 182
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 b (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25 b) Adequate training for any person working in the animal transport sector is an essential requirement to safeguard animals’ welfare during transport. Therefore, training for all persons involved in transport operations should be provided by the Member States, and such trainings should include all aspects of the transport process, such as the means of transport, the animals’ specific behavioural and physiological requirements and their stress coping mechanisms, the type and nature of the journey, the decision-making process regarding fitness for transport and the appropriate handling of animals to ensure that all animals, including chickens, are never lifted by their legs during catching for transportation. Specific training and certification should be provided regarding the transport of aquatic animals. |
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Amendment 183
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 c (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25 c) To guarantee the welfare of animals during transport, Member States should ensure that enough police officers and official veterinarians are hired and trained to perform effective and frequent on-the-road checks. A list of all available veterinarians, including contact details, should be provided by the Member States and made available to drivers and keepers to assist animals during transport. |
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Amendment 184
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 d (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25 d) Member States should ensure that all national police forces take part in a mandatory, initial and continued training regarding the provisions of this Regulation, in order to be able to identify any infringements to the rules and to follow-up with adequate and effective sanctions. |
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Amendment 185
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25 e (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (25 e) Rescue workers should be specifically educated and trained in the Member States on rescuing animals, to ensure that in case of accidents, rescue workers are allowed access to the sites, vehicles and vessels concerned in order to carry out rescue work. |
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Amendment 186
Borja Giménez Larraz, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. | (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. However, the Regulation must take into account the existing realities at the European Union level, including situations when TRACES cannot be accessed due to technical impediments. In such cases, alternative solutions must be provided to ensure the fulfilment of legal obligations, including physical documents, without compromising traceability and animal welfare. |
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Amendment 187
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. | (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. However, the Regulation must take into account the existing realities at the European Union level, including situations when TRACES cannot be accessed due to technical impediments. In such cases, alternative solutions must be provided to ensure the fulfillment of legal obligations, including on paper, without compromising traceability and animal welfare. |
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Amendment 188
Philippe Olivier, Valérie Deloge, Julien Leonardelli, Gilles Pennelle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. | (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. It would be useful for the Commission to create and offer operators and the competent authorities a user-friendly mobile application that is accessible to all animal transport professionals. |
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Amendment 189
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. | (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. Therfore, a mobile application should be made available by the Commission and ensure that it is user-friendly and accessible to all operators and competent authorities involved in the transport of animals. |
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Amendment 190
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. | (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations, and broader use of positioning systems. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. |
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Amendment 191
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. | (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should not approve journey logs to third countries, and ensure that transport is avoided wherever possible and that when necessary, journeys are as short as possible. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. |
Or. en
Amendment 192
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Emma Wiesner, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both within the Union and to third countries, as well as short journeys to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. | (26) Journey logs are important tools to allow all actors involved in the transport of animals, and competent authorities, to be aware of the planned route and timing of the journey, and to check if the planned route is followed in practice, therefore facilitating enforcement. Specific elements of the journey log should be designed to ensure better enforcement of animal welfare standards, in particular by increasing the traceability and transparency of transport operations. Competent authorities in the Member States should approve journey logs for long journeys both between Member States and long journey to third countries. The use of journey logs should be fully digitalised and user-friendly by making use of and expanding the possibilities provided by TRACES. Digitalisation of the journey log will improve data collection and allow better analysis and risk identification. |
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Amendment 193
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) To ensure that journeys do not exceed the planned length and to provide for better traceability, a simplified journey log for short journeys within the Union should be introduced. Completed by the organiser and without the requirement for approval of the competent authority, these journey logs will help competent authorities to assess the performance of operators during inspections and checks. In addition, this will allow both competent authorities and the Commission to have information on all transport operations. | deleted |
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Amendment 194
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) To ensure that journeys do not exceed the planned length and to provide for better traceability, a simplified journey log for short journeys within the Union should be introduced. Completed by the organiser and without the requirement for approval of the competent authority, these journey logs will help competent authorities to assess the performance of operators during inspections and checks. In addition, this will allow both competent authorities and the Commission to have information on all transport operations. | deleted |
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Amendment 195
Bert-Jan Ruissen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (27) To ensure that journeys do not exceed the planned length and to provide for better traceability, a simplified journey log for short journeys within the Union should be introduced. Completed by the organiser and without the requirement for approval of the competent authority, these journey logs will help competent authorities to assess the performance of operators during inspections and checks. In addition, this will allow both competent authorities and the Commission to have information on all transport operations. | (27) To ensure that journeys do not exceed the planned length and to provide for better traceability, a simplified journey log for short journeys between Member States should be introduced. Completed by the organiser and without the requirement for approval of the competent authority, these journey logs will help competent authorities to assess the performance of operators during inspections and checks. In addition, this will allow both competent authorities and the Commission to have information on all transport operations. |
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Amendment 196
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. | (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport and have very specific biological needs. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. Transport of pregnant animals involves significant animal welfare risks, as it can cause miscarriages or birthing during the journey, often leading to the death of the baby and/or the mother. Therefore transport of pregnant animals is not allowed. |
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Amendment 197
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. | (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. However, it is not always possible to assess the stage of pregnancy of animals, especially in free-roaming, pasture and grazing-based livestock systems. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. |
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Amendment 198
Michal Wiezik
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. | (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. It is not possible to ensure special care for heavily pregnant animals during transport and therefore they should be considered unfit for transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. |
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Amendment 199
Asger Christensen, Benoit Cassart, Valérie Devaux, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Emma Wiesner, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. | (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the animal keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the latest insemination date, when applicable. |
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Amendment 200
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. | (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable and possible. |
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Amendment 201
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the keeper should be responsible for providing information to the transporter about the pregnancy stage or the insemination date, when applicable. | (28) Pregnant animals are especially vulnerable during transport. As it is not always possible for the transporter to assess the stage of pregnancy of such animals, the animal keeper should be responsible for providing such information to the transporter, when applicable and possible. |
Or. en
Amendment 202
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (28 a) ‘End-of-career’ animals face risks of lower levels of protection due to their low economic value. Transport of these animals should be avoided at all times. Long journeys are not permitted. |
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Amendment 203
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (29) The scarcity of specific provisions in Union law on transport of cats and dogs, in particular pups and kittens of various breeds, as well as divergent interpretation and enforcement of existing Union rules by Member States, have led to the frequent transportation of these animals in circumstances that pose risks to their welfare and lead to an uneven level playing field for operators. Therefore, it is necessary to better define specific rules regarding the minimum age of transported cats and dogs and the feeding intervals during the journey, to require preventive veterinary treatments to avoid stress related and species-specific diseases, and thus to expand the specific and harmonised rules on commercial transport of cats and dogs. For that same purpose, it is necessary to provide for rules, such as on temperature and humidity requirements and the necessity of a journey log for long journeys. | (29) The scarcity of specific provisions in Union law on transport of cats and dogs, in particular pups and kittens of various breeds, as well as divergent interpretation and enforcement of existing Union rules by Member States, have led to the frequent transportation of these animals in circumstances that pose high risks to their welfare and lead to an uneven level playing field for operators. Therefore, it is necessary to better define specific rules regarding the minimum age of transported cats and dogs and the feeding intervals during the journey, to require preventive veterinary treatments to avoid stress related and species-specific diseases, and thus to expand the specific and harmonised rules on commercial transport of cats and dogs. For that same purpose, it is necessary to provide for rules, such as on temperature and humidity requirements and the necessity of a journey log. These rules should also specify the allowed size of the containers, their positioning, stacking, bedding, animal separation and space allowance, which species could be transported within the same vehicle and ensure the provision of mandatory blinds or screens between containers for animals that are not familiar with each other. |
Or. en
Amendment 204
Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy, Tomáš Kubín, Julien Leonardelli, Barbara Bonte, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli, Mireia Borrás Pabón
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (29) The scarcity of specific provisions in Union law on transport of cats and dogs, in particular pups and kittens of various breeds, as well as divergent interpretation and enforcement of existing Union rules by Member States, have led to the frequent transportation of these animals in circumstances that pose risks to their welfare and lead to an uneven level playing field for operators. Therefore, it is necessary to better define specific rules regarding the minimum age of transported cats and dogs and the feeding intervals during the journey, to require preventive veterinary treatments to avoid stress related and species-specific diseases, and thus to expand the specific and harmonised rules on commercial transport of cats and dogs. For that same purpose, it is necessary to provide for rules, such as on temperature and humidity requirements and the necessity of a journey log for long journeys. | (29) The scarcity of specific provisions in Union law on transport of cats and dogs, in particular pups and kittens of various breeds, as well as divergent interpretation and enforcement of existing Union rules by Member States, have led to the frequent transportation of these animals in circumstances that pose risks to their welfare and lead to an uneven level playing field for operators. Therefore, it is necessary to better define specific rules regarding the minimum age of transported cats and dogs and the feeding intervals during the journey, to require preventive veterinary treatments to avoid stress related and species-specific diseases, and thus to expand the specific and harmonised rules on commercial transport of cats and dogs. For that same purpose, it is necessary to provide for rules, such as on temperature and humidity requirements and the necessity of a journey log for long journeys. As transporting such animals involves requirements different from those of the other species concerned here, those animals are not covered by this Regulation and will be covered by a separate, dedicated text. |
Or. fr
Amendment 205
Salvatore De Meo, Flavio Tosi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (29) The scarcity of specific provisions in Union law on transport of cats and dogs, in particular pups and kittens of various breeds, as well as divergent interpretation and enforcement of existing Union rules by Member States, have led to the frequent transportation of these animals in circumstances that pose risks to their welfare and lead to an uneven level playing field for operators. Therefore, it is necessary to better define specific rules regarding the minimum age of transported cats and dogs and the feeding intervals during the journey, to require preventive veterinary treatments to avoid stress related and species-specific diseases, and thus to expand the specific and harmonised rules on commercial transport of cats and dogs. For that same purpose, it is necessary to provide for rules, such as on temperature and humidity requirements and the necessity of a journey log for long journeys. | (29) The scarcity of specific provisions in Union law on transport of cats and dogs, in particular pups and kittens of various breeds, as well as divergent interpretation and enforcement of existing Union rules by Member States, have led to the frequent transportation of these animals in circumstances that pose risks to their welfare and lead to an uneven level playing field for operators. Therefore, it is necessary to better define specific rules regarding the minimum age of transported cats and dogs and the feeding intervals during the journey, to require preventive veterinary treatments to avoid stress related and species-specific diseases, and thus to expand the specific and harmonised rules on commercial transport of cats and dogs. For that same purpose, it is necessary to provide for rules, such as on temperature and humidity requirements and the necessity of a journey log for long journeys. Pursuing a specific purpose and involving specific methods, pet transportation should be governed by a separate regulation of its own. |
Or. it
Amendment 206
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. | (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. |
Or. en
Amendment 207
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Nina Carberry
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. | (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated through ordinary legislative procedure, based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals that require so should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. |
Or. en
Amendment 208
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. | (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. Such an increase in space will also better protect animals should the driving conditions or style of the driver mean that animals are put at danger. The opinion of EFSA also found that adequate driving style should be ensured to limit acceleration, braking, and cornering which affect the ability of the animals to maintain postural stability. Rough driving, which includes high acceleration and forceful braking, may cause postural instability, leading to toppling, sliding and excessive corrective muscular action, resulting in bruising, muscular fatigue, fear and general injuries to animals during transport. For pigs for instance, studies have shown that increasing acceleration resulted in increased proportion of pigs standing during the journey and a decrease in the proportion of pigs lying down. Drivers should apply defensive driving and therefore limit the extent to which the vehicle they are driving accelerates, breaks, and corners so far as it affects the ability of the animals to maintain postural stability. |
Or. en
Amendment 209
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. | (30) Fish and other aquatic animals are sentient beings and feel pain, fear and stress. It is necessary to introduce rules to improve their welfare when they are transported, taking into account their specific needs. The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. |
Or. en
Amendment 210
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, animals should have enough space to change position, drink and rest. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. | (30) The WOAH guidelines on the welfare of farmed fish during transport set the minimum standards for compliance at international level and contain recommendations as regards responsibilities, planning, vehicles design, equipment, handling, water, preparation, species specific issues, contingency planning, documentation, loading and unloading. Based on these guidelines, specific provisions for aquatic animals should be set and updated based on new science when the relevant opinions of EFSA are available. An important element for the welfare of transported aquatic animals is the space allocated to them on board the means of transport, which depends on their species, categories, and size. In the EFSA opinions, it is recommended that, while on board, aquatic animals should have enough space to change position. Therefore, the space allowance requirements laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 should be increased in line with EFSA recommendations. |
Or. en
Amendment 211
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. However, this information with respect to road vehicles is not available to competent authorities. | (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. However, this information with respect to road vehicles is not available to competent authorities. Furthermore, given that movements by sea vessels often change during journeys or due to emergencies there can be substantial delays, having a direct and real time connection to competent authorities would also be useful for the purpose of official controls and for transparency. |
Or. en
Amendment 212
Philippe Olivier, Valérie Deloge, Julien Leonardelli, Gilles Pennelle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. However, this information with respect to road vehicles is not available to competent authorities. | (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. However, this information with respect to road vehicles is not available to competent authorities. It is essential, in this connection, to provide simple, affordable solutions for users to monitor transport vehicles in real time. |
Or. fr
Amendment 213
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. However, this information with respect to road vehicles is not available to competent authorities. | (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. However, this information with respect to road vehicles is not available to competent authorities. Therefore, it is essential to offer users simple, affordable solutions for the real-time tracking of transport vehicles. |
Or. en
Amendment 214
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. However, this information with respect to road vehicles is not available to competent authorities. | (31) The real time positions of aircrafts, sea vessels and trains are currently publicly available and accessible for reasons of safety and information. Most road vehicles are already equipped with a satellite navigation system that keeps records of the actual route followed and the length of the journey. This information is of crucial importance for the competent authorities to implement and better target on a risk basis their official controls. Therefore, this information with respect to road vehicles should be available to competent authorities and publicly available as well. |
Or. en
Amendment 215
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Salvatore De Meo, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (32) Limiting the length of the journey plays a fundamental role in the protection of animals during transport. There is evidence that in practice the estimated duration of journey times in the initial planning are often exceeded, which can have serious detrimental effects on the welfare of the transported animals. Currently, there is no means for the competent authority to check the location of consignments during the journey in order to target their controls and inspections in relation to journey and rest times, carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. This makes it difficult for competent authorities to control that the actual journey duration corresponds to that declared. Many of these challenges would to be solved with information gathered via an information sytem using of real-time positioning tools. | (32) It should be emphasize that, in the case of road transport, unforeseen delays may occur due to traffic conditions, controls or other factors specific to road travel. Therefore, compliance with requirements regarding watering, feeding, and monitoring of animals throughout the duration of transport is essential to guarantee their well-being, even in situations where the journey extends beyond the initially estimated duration. |
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Amendment 216
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (32) Limiting the length of the journey plays a fundamental role in the protection of animals during transport. There is evidence that in practice the estimated duration of journey times in the initial planning are often exceeded, which can have serious detrimental effects on the welfare of the transported animals. Currently, there is no means for the competent authority to check the location of consignments during the journey in order to target their controls and inspections in relation to journey and rest times, carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. This makes it difficult for competent authorities to control that the actual journey duration corresponds to that declared. Many of these challenges would to be solved with information gathered via an information sytem using of real-time positioning tools. | (32) It should be emphasised that, in the case of road transport, unforeseen delays may occur due to traffic conditions, controls or other factors specific to road travel. Similarly, by sea, where adverse weather conditions can impact journey times. Therefore, compliance with requirements regarding watering, feeding, and monitoring of animals throughout the duration of transport is essential to guarantee their well-being, even in situations where the journey extends beyond the initially estimated duration. |
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Amendment 217
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (32) Limiting the length of the journey plays a fundamental role in the protection of animals during transport. There is evidence that in practice the estimated duration of journey times in the initial planning are often exceeded, which can have serious detrimental effects on the welfare of the transported animals. Currently, there is no means for the competent authority to check the location of consignments during the journey in order to target their controls and inspections in relation to journey and rest times, carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. This makes it difficult for competent authorities to control that the actual journey duration corresponds to that declared. Many of these challenges would to be solved with information gathered via an information sytem using of real-time positioning tools. | (32) Considerably limiting the length of the journey plays a fundamental role in improving the protection of animals during transport. There is evidence that in practice the estimated duration of journey times in the initial planning are often exceeded, which has serious detrimental effects on the welfare of the transported animals. Currently, there is no means for the competent authority to check the location of consignments during the journey in order to target their controls and inspections in relation to journey and rest times, carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. This makes it difficult for competent authorities to control that the actual journey duration corresponds to that declared. Many of these challenges may be solved. Information should be gathered via an information sytem using of real-time positioning tools. |
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Amendment 218
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (32) Limiting the length of the journey plays a fundamental role in the protection of animals during transport. There is evidence that in practice the estimated duration of journey times in the initial planning are often exceeded, which can have serious detrimental effects on the welfare of the transported animals. Currently, there is no means for the competent authority to check the location of consignments during the journey in order to target their controls and inspections in relation to journey and rest times, carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. This makes it difficult for competent authorities to control that the actual journey duration corresponds to that declared. Many of these challenges would to be solved with information gathered via an information sytem using of real-time positioning tools. | (32) Limiting the length of the journey plays a fundamental role in the protection of animals during transport. There is evidence that in practice the estimated duration of journey times in the initial planning are often exceeded, which can have serious detrimental effects on the welfare of the transported animals. Currently, there is no means for the competent authority to check the location of consignments during the journey in order to target their controls and inspections in relation to journey and rest times, carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625. This makes it difficult for competent authorities to control that the actual journey duration corresponds to that declared. Many of these challenges would to be solved with information gathered on request via an information sytem using of real-time positioning tools. |
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Amendment 219
Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (32a) According to the study presented by EPRS in 20251a, journey time is an inadequate indicator when it comes to guaranteeing compliance with animal welfare requirements. It follows that imposing rigid limits on transport time is unjustified and inefficient. The focus must be placed on quality of transport, the monitoring of actual transport conditions and respect for welfare standards, rather than on the duration of the journey itself. The real aim – that of animal protection – must be pursued via balanced legislation, without creating artificial bottlenecks for farmers and transporters. | |
| 1a European Parliamentary Research Service, Animal welfare during transport: Update on the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, March 2025 |
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Amendment 220
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing real-time information and updates concerning road vehicles moment, especially the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as place of departure, control posts and place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, and take action to prevent that animals are transported in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all means of transport, including road vehicles, should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their live location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. |
Or. en
Amendment 221
Michal Wiezik
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing real-time information concerning road vehicles movements, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. |
Or. en
Amendment 222
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could better detect transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location at certain intervals and upon request throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. |
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Amendment 223
Benoit Cassart, Asger Christensen, Valérie Devaux, Christine Singer, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Emma Wiesner, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, or reporting a problem on the road would allow competent authorities to better evaluate and understand the situation and if necessary, to strengthen, better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. |
Or. en
Amendment 224
Borja Giménez Larraz, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating at certain intervals and upon request their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed. |
Or. en
Amendment 225
Bert-Jan Ruissen
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles for cross-border journeys should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. |
Or. en
Amendment 226
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating at certain intervals and upon request their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. |
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Amendment 227
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles and sea vessels have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles and sea vessels should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey to competent authorities and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. |
Or. en
Amendment 228
Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Kosma Złotowski, Beata Szydło
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES. | (33) Accessing information concerning the time at which road vehicles have reached certain key points in the journey, such as control posts or place of destination, would allow competent authorities to strengthen and better plan and target their controls. They could in particular better detect transports that are exceeding maximum journey times, thus identifying transports that are more likely to end with animals in compromised state of welfare. Therefore, in the case of cross-border transport, all road vehicles should have a real time positioning system capable of communicating their location throughout the journey and after the journey has been completed to an information system connected to TRACES, whilst in case of domestic transports, organisers may either use TRACES or should apply relevant national and local provisions. |
Or. en
Amendment 229
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33 a (new)
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (33 a) To equip all means of animal transport with a CCTV system, with a particular focus on the loading and unloading operations, would better safeguard the welfare of animals during transport and allow competent authorities to rapidly take action against infringements of this Regulation. Data protection and privacy rights must be ensured by the competent authorities at all times. |
Or. en
Amendment 230
Flavio Tosi, Salvatore De Meo
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. | (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. |
Or. en
Amendment 231
Borja Giménez Larraz, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. | (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 5 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 7-year period of validity. |
Or. en
Amendment 232
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. | (34) Data concerning the route, length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 10 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 18 month period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 10 years. |
Or. en
Amendment 233
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Krzysztof Hetman, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. | (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 7-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. |
Or. en
Amendment 234
Ivan David
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. | (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 5 years. |
Or. en
Amendment 235
Julien Leonardelli, Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. | (34) Data concerning the length of the journey and rest periods should be recorded and kept for all journeys, for the purpose of processing the information only for official control and other official activities linked to those official controls. The retention period of these data should be 6 years so that these data are accessible to the competent authorities, in particular with a view to checking whether the organiser or transporter fulfils the conditions required in order to obtain a renewal of an authorisation after the expiry of the 5-year period of validity. Positioning data recorded in the information system connected to TRACES should only be recorded and kept for the purposes of offical controls and other official activities llinked to those controls. The retention period of these data should also be 6 years. In order to ensure data remain safe from hostile actors such as hackers or non-EU entities, data on journey duration and rest periods for all journeys should be stored in data centres located in Europe and managed by European actors. |
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Justification
US (Cloud Act, FISA) and Chinese (2015 Intelligence Act) extraterritorial laws allow foreign, potentially hostile, entities to access data stored in foreign data centres or processed by foreign companies. Storage in European-run data centres should therefore be prioritised to protect the confidentiality and security of Europeans’ data.
Amendment 236
Julien Leonardelli, Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (35) In addition to Regulation (EU) 2016/67919and Regulation (EU) 2018/1725,20and to provide specific adequate guarantees regarding data protection, the provisions concerning processing and controlling of data laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/171521concerning the database where these data will be stored should apply. | (35) In addition to Regulation (EU) 2016/67919 and Regulation (EU) 2018/1725,20 and to provide specific adequate guarantees regarding data protection, the provisions concerning processing and controlling of data laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/171521 concerning the database where these data will be stored should apply. In order to ensure data remain safe and to improve Europe’s strategic autonomy, data on journey duration and rest periods for all journeys should be stored in data centres located in Europe and managed by European actors. |
| 19 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation); OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1–88. | 19 Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation); OJ L 119, 4.5.2016, p. 1–88. |
| 20 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC; OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39–98. | 20 Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC; OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39–98. |
| 21 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation) C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. | 21 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1715 of 30 September 2019 laying down rules for the functioning of the information management system for official controls and its system components (the IMSOC Regulation) C/2019/7005, OJ L 261, 14.10.2019, p. 37–96. |
Or. fr
Justification
US (Cloud Act, FISA) and Chinese (2015 Intelligence Act) extraterritorial laws allow foreign, potentially hostile, entities to access data stored in foreign data centres or processed by foreign companies. Storage in European-run data centres should therefore be prioritised to protect the confidentiality and security of Europeans’ data.
Amendment 237
Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Kosma Złotowski, Beata Szydło
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. In the case of cross-border transport, both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. For transport within the same Member State, the registration of data in TRACES is recommended but optional. |
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Amendment 238
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals and internal hygiene conditions on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals and the internal hygiene conditions arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals or the internal hygiene conditions is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. |
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Amendment 239
Asger Christensen, Benoit Cassart, Valérie Devaux, Valérie Hayer, Hilde Vautmans, Urmas Paet, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Barry Cowen, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Elsi Katainen, Charles Goerens
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, qualified animal technicians, and animal keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by animal keepers, drivers or qualified animal technicians. |
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Amendment 240
Salvatore De Meo, Flavio Tosi
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. |
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Amendment 241
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be informed of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, attendants, official veterinarians and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers, official veterinarians or attendants. |
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Amendment 242
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and animal keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by animal keepers, drivers or attendants. |
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Amendment 243
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal health and welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. |
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Amendment 244
Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. | (36) It is important for the competent authorities at the place of departure to be aware of the fitness of the animals on arrival at the place of destination. Both drivers, or when relevant, attendants, and keepers at the place of destination should declare the condition of the animals arriving at the place of destination in TRACES, including information on animal health welfare indicators. The electronic version of the journey log will allow the competent authorities at both the place of departure and the place of destination to receive this information, allowing them to take action when the condition of animals is not adequate or there is a discrepancy between information provided by keepers, drivers or attendants. |
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Amendment 245
Carlo Fidanza, Sergio Berlato, Nicola Procaccini, Francesco Ventola
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | deleted |
| (The duration of journeys must be in line with Regulation No 1/2005, which makes no distinction for the journey times of animals on their way to slaughter, but it is important that certain transport conditions are met for longer journeys. The nine-hour limit precludes the supply of slaughterhouses in the outermost areas of the Union. The dramatic cut to transport times therefore heavily distorts the slaughter animals market.) |
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Amendment 246
Cristina Maestre, Rosa Serrano Sierra, Elena Sancho Murillo, Alicia Homs Ginel
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | deleted |
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Justification
La limitación de las 9 horas para animales con destino a matadero es una amenaza para los pequeños ganaderos de las áreas más remotas. Las estructuras regionales del negocio agroganadero en algunos de los Estados miembro sufrirían, con este requisito, un fuerte impacto en terminos económicos y de pérdida de empleos,como es el caso de las granjas localizadas en dichas zonas más remotas. Este requisito afectará negativamente a la libre formación de precios, ya que plantea de facto una restricción en las opciones de comercialización y compra.También conllevaría una concentración de la produción en las zonas de mayor densidad .
Amendment 247
Mireia Borrás Pabón, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
|---|---|
| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | deleted |
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Amendment 248
Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | deleted |
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Amendment 249
Borja Giménez Larraz, Laurent Castillo, Jens Gieseke, Dariusz Joński, Sérgio Humberto, Flavio Tosi, Elena Nevado del Campo, Esther Herranz García, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Gabriel Mato, Daniel Buda
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | deleted |
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Amendment 250
Daniel Buda, Gheorghe Falcă, Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral, Flavio Tosi, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Sander Smit, Borja Giménez Larraz, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Elena Nevado del Campo, Krzysztof Hetman, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu, Céline Imart
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | deleted |
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Amendment 251
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 8 hours. This journey time should exclude loading and unloading times, to avoid hastening loading practices and causing animal stress, and to ensure multi-farm pick-ups on different small farms remain possible. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. Additionally, only some slaughterhouses are certified to slaughter livestock produced under organic methods of rearing production, which is a requirement to sell a meat product with the “organic” label according to general rule laid out in Regulation 2918/848 Article 3 (44) and Article 37 that all production phases must be under the organic control system. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 8-hour transport, an exemption to the 8-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. |
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Amendment 252
Benoit Cassart, Hilde Vautmans, Elsi Katainen, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, unnecessary long journeys to slaughter should be avoided. However, to take into account geographical and economic specificities, long journey to slaughter are permitted. |
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Amendment 253
Michal Wiezik
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 8 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. |
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Amendment 254
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 8 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter, and some are certified to slaughter livestock produced under organic methods of production, as per Regulation 2018/848 and in particular its Article 37. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughterhouse nor the possibility of using a mobile slaughterhouse in the area within the 8-hour transport, an exemption to the 8-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys pursuant to Article 27 to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is duly justified and authorised by the competent authority. |
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Amendment 255
Valérie Deloge, Marie Dauchy, Tomáš Kubín, Julien Leonardelli, Barbara Bonte, Gilles Pennelle
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should ideally not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, long journeys should be authorised. To make it easier to put that ideal 9-hour limit into practice, Member States should be able to invest in setting up new slaughterhouses to fit the needs of their country and rural areas. |
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Amendment 256
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence proves that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 2 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. Member States should continue to develop strategies to reduce animal transport as much as possible. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 2-hour transport, an exemption to the 2-hour limit, of a 4-hour limit, should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. |
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Amendment 257
Aurelijus Veryga, Emmanouil Fragkos
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 12 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 12-hour transport, an exemption to the 12-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. |
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Amendment 258
Waldemar Buda, Anna Zalewska, Kosma Złotowski, Beata Szydło
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
| Text proposed by the Commission | Amendment |
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| (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. To prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. | (37) In general, scientific evidence suggests that longer journeys affect animal welfare more negatively than shorter journeys. In light of the current distribution of slaughterhouses in Member States, the latest scientific opinion on welfare of animals during transport and with the intention of keeping journeys as short as possible, journeys to slaughter should not last more than 9 hours. In general, slaughterhouses currently in use are technologically adapted to the species and categories of animals which they slaughter. At the same time, travel time limits must be realistic and correspond to local topographical, climatic and other conditions. Loading and unloading time of animals should not be counted towards the time of the journey, so as not to increase pressure on transporters, which could result in increased stress for animals and possibly less diligence in carrying out these activities. In addition, travel time limits must take into account specific national circumstances, such as geographical distances, road condition, density of farms, availability of slaughterhouses and veterinary services and other relevant factors. Therefore, in order to prevent a situation when slaughter would not be possible because there is no appropriately equipped slaughter in the area within the 9-hour transport, an exemption to the 9-hour limit should be foreseen to exceptionally allow long journeys to appropriately equipped slaughterhouses, provided that this is authorised by the competent authority. |
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Amendment 259
Tilly Metz, Thomas Waitz
on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
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| (37 a) The recommendations of the Animal Transport Committee called on the Commission to present an action plan clearly identifying the driving forces behind animal transport and proposing concrete policy actions with the aim of mitigating those forces and reducing the need to transport live animals, enabling the replacement of live transport by a meat, carcasses and genetic material trade as much as possible. In the long term, in order to effectively reduce transport time for live animals, it is necessary to increase the number of local slaughterhouses, including organically certified slaughterhouses, and promote alternative slaughter practices such as mobile slaughterhouses and on-farm slaughter, in coherence with food hygiene rules. Such an Action Plan should investigate pathways to ensure the economic viability of mobile slaughterhouses and other localized methods of slaughter, and their ability to provide for safe and quality jobs. It should recommend how to manage the socioeconomic impacts of such a change, by aligning different funds, including from the common agricultural policy (CAP), for this objective, and by providing the correct incentives to encourage and enable farmers and transporters to perform this transition efficiently. |
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Amendment 260
Maria Noichl, Marianne Vind, Annalisa Corrado
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
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| (37 a) Perspectively, in order to effectively reduce transport time for live animals, it is necessary to increase the number of local slaughterhouses, including organically certified slaughterhouses, as well as simplify rules on transport of carcasses, and roll out alternative slaughter practices such as mobile slaughterhouses and on-farm slaughter. The European Commission should investigate pathways to ensure the economic viability of mobile slaughterhouses and other localized methods of slaughter, such as on-farm slaughter or mobile killing units. Incentives should be put in place to solve this issue of slaughterhouse concentration. The European Commission should also formulate a strategy to shift to meat and carcasses as well as the semen and embryos trade to reduce the practice of transport of live animals. This approach can also contribute to the competitiveness and economic wellbeing of rural areas and the creation of jobs. |
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Amendment 261
Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37 a (new)
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| (37 a) In order to significantly reduce the length of journeys, a shift towards regional and local food production and agro-ecological food systems, together with a reduction of the amount of animals kept for food production in the EU, is necessary. A decrease in the production and consumption of animal products will reduce the number of transport operations involving live animals, leads to a positive contribution to the environment and public health and is a key factor in combating climate change, as well as avoiding water shortages. |
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