COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMVIUNITIES 
C0M(90) 238 final 
Brussels, 5 June 1990 
Amendment to the proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
on the protection of animals during transport 
(presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 149(3) 
of the EEC-Treaty) 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
On 29 June 1989 the Commission presented to the Council a proposal for a 
Regulation on the protection of animals during transport^1). 
As a result of the opinion delivered by the European Parliament at its 
sitting of 5 April 1990(2), the Commission has decided, in accordance with 
Article 149(3) of the Treaty, to amend its original proposal. 
(1) OJ No C 214, 21.08.1989, p. 36 
(2) OJ No C ... 
DRAFT 
AMENDMENTS TO A PROPOSAL 
for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION 
on the protection of animals during transport 
On 29 June 1989 the Commission presented the above proposal to the Council. 
Following the opinion of the European Parliament delivered at its sitting 
of 5 April 1990, the original proposal is amended as follows: 
1. The following recital 6a Is inserted: 
"Whereas it is unnecessary for live animals for slaughter to be 
transported over long distances, as modern technology permits the rapid 
transport of carcases, either chilled or frozen, to all parts of the 
Community." 
2. In Article 1, point (b) Is replaced by the following: 
"(b) poultry, domestic birds and domestic rabbits;" 
3. The following Article is inserted: 
"Article 3a 
No person shall transport any animal, or cause or permit any animal to 
be transported, in a way which is likely to cause injury or undue 
suffering to that animal." 
4. In Article 5 a new paragraph is inserted: 
"2a. In respect of animals being transported unaccompanied, the 
agency responsible for transporting the animal(s) from the 
consignor to the consignee shall be responsible for the welfare 
of the animal(s) during transit and, before accepting the 
animal(s), shall ensure that: 
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(a) the consignor has presented them for transport in 
accordance with the provisions of this Regulation; 
(b) the consignee is prepared to receive the animal(s)." 
5. In Article 6 the following paragraph is Inserted: 
"1. Animals for slaughter may not be transported for periods longer 
than a maximum laid down in accordance with Article 15(1)(a)." 
Paragraph 1 becomes paragraph 2. And paragraph 2 becomes paragraph 3. 
6. In Article 8(1), point (c) is replaced by the following: 
"(c) arranging for the humane slaughter and disposal of the 
animals." 
7. In Article 10, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: 
"1. Commission veterinary experts may, to the extend necessary for 
uniform application of this Regulation, carry out on-the-spot 
inspections. The Commission shall inform the Member States of the 
outcome of such inspections, and require the Member States to take 
immediate corrective action. The Commission shall provide details 
of the minimum number of staff required to perform these checks, so 
that budgetary allowance can be made for the establishment of a 
Veterinary Inspectorate as from 1991." 
8. In Article 12(2), point (c) is replaced by the following: 
"(c) arrange for their humane slaughter and disposal." 
9. In Article 15(1), point (b) is replaced by the following: 
"(b) the approval of staging points and assembly points;" 
10. The fol lowing Art le le is Inserted: 
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"Article 20a 
The Commission shall make a report to Council and Parliament on the 
operation of this Regulation and the Annex three years after its 
implementat ion." 
11. In the Annex, Chapter V, point 46 is replaced by the following: 
"46. Other vertebrate animals and cold-blooded animals shall be 
transported in such containers, under such conditions, in 
particular with regard to space, ventilation, temperature and 
security, and with such supply of water and oxygen as are 
considered appropriate for the species. Animals which are 
covered by CITES shall be transported In accordance with the 
CITES 'guidelines for transport and preparation for shipment of 
live wild animals and plants'. They shall be transported to 
their destination as soon as possible." 

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