Policy paper

EM on EU Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats (COM(23)769)

The government's summary of proposed EU legislation providing for improved animal welfare standards for dogs and cats and improving their traceability.

Documents

EM on proposed EU legislation on welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

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Corrigendum to EM

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Details

This explanatory memorandum is about a European Commission proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability.

It was submitted by Lord Douglas-Millar, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Biosecurity, Animal Health & Welfare), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Published 7 May 2024