P10_TA(2025)0135 – Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability – Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 19 June 2025 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability (COM(2023)0769 – C9-0443/2023 – 2023/0447(COD)) (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)
Date: 2025-06-19
Institutions: Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety, European Parliament
Subjects: animal breeding, animal welfare, breeding animal, domestic animal, live animal, market approval, pet shop, protection of animals, traceability, veterinary legislation




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P10_TA(2025)0135

Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability


Amendments adopted by the European Parliament on 19 June 2025 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability (COM(2023)0769 – C9-0443/2023 – 2023/0447(COD)) (1)



(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(C/2025/6280)


Amendment 1


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(1)


Live animals, including cats and dogs are covered by Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union 
and
 form part of the common agricultural policy of the Union. There is a market for these animals in the Union, including substantial cross-border trade. Many Member States are signatories to the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. There is a wide range of evidence of sub-optimal functioning of the internal market for dogs and cats in the Union as well as of illegal trade in these animals within the Union and at import into the Union. Therefore, it is necessary to establish minimum requirements for the welfare of dogs and cats bred and kept in establishments, as well as strengthened requirements regarding the traceability of dogs and cats 
supplied in
 the Union.












(1)


Live animals, including cats and dogs are covered by Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
,
 form part of the common agricultural policy of the Union 
and their welfare should be protected
. There is a market for these animals in the Union, including substantial cross-border trade. Many Member States are signatories to the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. There is a wide range of evidence of sub-optimal functioning of the internal market for dogs and cats in the Union as well as of illegal trade in these animals within the Union and at import into the Union. Therefore, 
considering the findings on animals, which recognise their capacity for emotions, pain and social interactions,
 it is necessary to establish minimum requirements for the welfare of dogs and cats 
that are
 bred and kept in establishments, as well as strengthened requirements regarding the traceability of dogs and cats 
placed on
 the Union 
market
.









Amendment 2


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(2)


The absence of Union welfare provisions on breeding, keeping and placing on the market of dogs and cats, as well as divergent national rules where they exist, have 
very often led
 to those animals being born, bred and sold or adopted at no cost, in circumstances detrimental to their welfare. Competition between commercial breeders of dogs and cats in different Member States is not conducted on a level playing field because animal welfare conditions are one of the main elements of the competitiveness of these operators and they differ considerably between Member States. As a consequence, competition is distorted, especially for high standards breeders and keepers, which are unable to monetise their investments into animal welfare when they trade cross border because they are confronted with operators that profit from sub-standard animal welfare conditions to exert competition and drive prices and standards down.












(2)




Dogs and cats, with its own unique biological and behavioural needs, are traded and kept as pets in the Union.
 The absence of Union welfare provisions on breeding, keeping and placing on the market of dogs and cats, as well as divergent national rules where they exist, have 
sometimes led
 to those animals being born, bred and sold or adopted at no cost, in circumstances 
which could have serious detrimental consequences
 to their welfare. Competition between commercial breeders of dogs and cats in different Member States is not conducted on a level playing field because animal welfare conditions are one of the main elements of the competitiveness of these operators and they differ considerably between Member States. As a consequence, competition is distorted, especially for high standards breeders and keepers, which are unable to monetise their investments into animal welfare when they trade cross border because they are confronted with operators that profit from sub-standard animal welfare conditions to exert competition and drive prices and standards down.









Amendment 3


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(3)


Also, consumers are insufficiently protected as they are often confronted, when acquiring a dog or a cat, with the negative consequences of the poor welfare conditions in which the animals have been bred and kept in the establishments, such as health problems, behavioural problems or genetic defects of the dog or cat purchased or acquired.












(3)


Also, consumers are insufficiently protected as they are often confronted, when acquiring a dog or a cat, with the negative consequences of the poor welfare conditions in which the animals have been bred and kept in the establishments, such as health problems, behavioural problems or genetic defects of the dog or cat purchased or acquired. 
To support informed consumer choices and promote compliance with Union rules, it is essential to inform the public and raise awareness of the difference between responsible and non-compliant or unlawful breeding practices.











Amendments 280 and 307


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(3a)






While several Member States have already introduced positive lists at national level to regulate the private ownership of animals, the absence of a common Union framework of welfare provisions on breeding, keeping and placing on the market of pet animal species other than dogs and cats, as well as divergent national rules, leads to inconsistencies, gaps in enforcement, confusion for consumers and, often, to serious animal welfare consequences for species that are unsuitable to be kept as pets, as well as risks to biodiversity, human health and safety and nature conservation.











Amendment 308


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 3 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(3b)






There have been previous calls to establish a science-based Union-wide list of animals that have been assessed as being suitable to be kept as pets, under appropriate welfare conditions, without causing harm to populations in the wild, and therefore to European biodiversity, or to human health and safety. In doing so, it is essential to ensure an assessment of the impact on animals, including their welfare, behaviour, dietary needs, and veterinary care, in order to avoid situations that could cause unnecessary suffering, inappropriate living conditions, or endangerment of species.











Amendment 4


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 4 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(4a)






Cooperation between Member States should be enhanced in order to identify illegal breeding establishments, dismantle associated networks, and ensure effective enforcement of applicable rules. Strengthening cross-border collaboration, information exchange and coordinated inspections is essential to address the transnational nature of certain illegal activities and to protect animal welfare and consumer interests across the Union.











Amendment 5


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 4 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(4b)






The number of companion animals in the Union has increased significantly over recent years, reflecting the strong attachment of Union citizens to the welfare of dogs and cats. In light of developments in animal welfare science, the Union and its Member States should be encouraged to promote a legal approach that reflects not only the status of animals as property, but also the ethical responsibility of humans towards their welfare and protection.











Amendment 6


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 6








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(6)


Illegal trade of dogs and cats has developed in part due to lack of traceability of these animals to the original litter. In turn, illegal trade practices are associated with suffering of dogs and cats subject to uncontrolled breeding practices. It is not possible to ensure that operators abide by the same standards of animal welfare, and to ensure uniform conditions of competition in the internal market in relation to the 
supplying
 of dogs and cats without reliable means to trace the animals to their origin. It is therefore crucial to ensure the traceability of dogs and cats by a system that identifies and registers dogs and cats before their first 
supplying in
 the Union as well as each time there is a change of ownership of the animals.












(6)


Illegal trade of dogs and cats has developed in part due to lack of traceability of these animals to the original litter 
and to consumers’ enthusiasm for these animals, facilitated by the development of online purchasing
. In turn, illegal trade practices are associated with suffering of dogs and cats subject to uncontrolled breeding practices. It is not possible to ensure that operators abide by the same standards of animal welfare, and to ensure uniform conditions of competition in the internal market in relation to the 
placing on the market
 of dogs and cats without reliable means to trace the animals to their origin. It is therefore crucial to ensure the traceability of dogs and cats by a system that identifies and registers dogs and cats before their first 
placing on
 the Union 
market
 as well as each time there is a change of ownership of the animals.









Amendment 309


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 6 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(6a)






This Regulation introduces mandatory registration, reinforced controls on online sales, and enhanced traceability of dogs and cats, with transition periods of up to 10 years in order to allow the relevant authorities to prepare. It further stresses the importance of Union-wide standards for responsible breeding to prevent detrimental health and welfare impacts on dogs and cats. This Regulation addresses these issues by establishing clear welfare requirements and ensuring that breeding practices uphold the highest standards.











Amendment 7


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 7








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(7)


Illegal trade in cats and dogs from outside the EU has been increasing. Current EU rules on the movements of dogs and cats into the EU, such as the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 and of the Animal Health Law, do not contain sufficient tools to prevent this illegal trade. This means that additional rules to fight illegal trade in dogs and cats are required. Existing animal health rules require that, both for commercial and non-commercial movement of dogs and cats entering into the Union, the animals must be identified with a microchip. To reinforce these traceability provisions, the owners 
of
 dogs and cats entering into the Union should ensure their registration in one of the Member States’ databases at the place of destination. This will provide for greater control on the movements of those animals.












(7)


Illegal trade in cats and dogs from outside the EU has been increasing. Current EU rules on the movements of dogs and cats into the EU, such as the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 and of the Animal Health Law, do not contain sufficient tools to prevent this illegal trade. This means that additional rules to fight illegal trade in dogs and cats are required. Existing animal health rules require that, both for commercial and non-commercial movement of dogs and cats entering into the Union, the animals must be identified with a microchip. To reinforce these traceability provisions, the owners 
or persons responsible for
 dogs and cats entering into the Union should ensure their registration in one of the Member States’ databases at the place of destination. This will provide for greater control on the movements of those animals.









Amendment 8


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 8








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(8)


The traceability provisions of this proposal also contribute to the protection of public health via better animal welfare, better animal health, and better controls on the possible transmission of animal diseases (some of which being of zoonotic nature
)
, this following a One Health approach.












(8)


The traceability provisions of this proposal also contribute to the protection of public health via better animal welfare, better animal health, and better controls on the possible transmission of animal diseases (some of which being of zoonotic nature
, some of which transmitting to wildlife
, this following a One Health approach.









Amendment 9


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 8 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(8a)






Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council regulates transmissible animal diseases for the purpose of avoiding the spread of such diseases in the Union. The health of animals is one of the five domains of animal welfare, and thus addressed in this Regulation. However, this Regulation does not address the diseases listed in Regulation (EU) 2016/429, but rather the state of health of dogs and cats as shaped by non-communicable diseases (for example injuries) or non-listed diseases (for example certain parasites). The rules laid down in this Regulation are therefore complementary to Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and do not duplicate or overlap with the rules laid down in that Regulation.











Amendment 10


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 10








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(10)


Regulation (EU) 2016/429 requires the identification of dogs and cats with a transponder but only if they are subject to movements between Member States entered into the Union. The identification required by that Regulation is not fully harmonised as it does not include precise standards regarding transponders. Furthermore, that Regulation does not require Member States to keep databases of dogs and cats. Therefore, Member States should be required to establish and maintain databases of dogs and cats 
supplied in
 the Union market to ensure the traceability of these animals. It is also necessary to ensure the interoperability of these databases. This will facilitate finding information on dogs and cats across the Union, as well as enable competent authorities to carry out official controls to ensure compliance with animal welfare rules.












(10)


Regulation (EU) 2016/429 requires the identification of dogs and cats with a transponder but only if they are subject to movements between Member States entered into the Union. The identification required by that Regulation is not fully harmonised as it does not include precise standards regarding transponders. Furthermore, that Regulation does not require Member States to keep databases of dogs and cats. Therefore, Member States should be required to establish and maintain databases of dogs and cats 
placed on
 the Union market to ensure the traceability of these animals. It is also necessary to ensure the interoperability of these databases. This will facilitate finding information on dogs and cats across the Union, as well as enable competent authorities to carry out official controls to ensure compliance with animal welfare rules.









Amendment 11


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 11








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(11)


The 
supplying
 of dogs and cats, whether for profit or at no cost, has an impact on the internal market. Therefore, to prevent fraud, traceability of all animals traded in the Union market should be ensured and the keeping of animals in breeding establishments, pet 
shops
 or animal shelters should be subject to detailed rules.












(11)


The 
placing on the market
 of dogs and cats, whether for profit or at no cost, has an impact on the internal market. Therefore, to prevent fraud, traceability of all animals traded in the Union market should be ensured and the keeping of animals in breeding 
and selling
 establishments, pet 
foster homes
 or animal shelters should be subject to detailed rules. 
The military, police or customs that breed or keep dogs for their own services’ use are not in such situation as they do not carry out their breeding or keeping activities for the market.











Amendment 12


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 11 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(11a)






The occasional supply of puppies and kittens by their owners who keep dogs or cats for personal or familial enjoyment and companionship and without any commercial intent or purpose, does not have a significant impact on the internal market and it is therefore justified to exclude such supply activities from the scope of application of this Regulation.











Amendment 13


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 13








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(13)


Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) regulates the keeping, breeding and supply of animals kept for scientific purposes including dogs and cats. Dogs and cats intended for scientific purposes should therefore be excluded from the scope of application of this Regulation
.














(13)


Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) regulates the keeping, breeding and supply of animals kept for scientific purposes including dogs and cats. 
Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council regulates clinical trials for veterinary medicinal products involving the use of animals, including dogs and cats.
 Dogs and cats intended 
or used
 for scientific purposes 
as well as dogs and cats used in clinical trials required for the marketing authorisation of veterinary medicinal products
 should therefore be excluded from the scope of application of this Regulation.













Amendment 14


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 14








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(14)


A large number of dogs and cats will be covered by detailed welfare rules for the first time, which will allow them to benefit from better living conditions. However, considering the practical difficulties in certain cases to determine whether dogs and cats are kept as pets or for placing on the market or supply, this Regulation should exempt 
from certain obligations
 pet owners who keep a number of dogs and cats and produce a number of litters below a certain threshold. Otherwise, those pet owners would be subject to the relevant requirements of this Regulation, which would not be proportionate.












(14)


A large number of dogs and cats will be covered by detailed welfare rules for the first time, which will allow them to benefit from better living conditions. However, considering the practical difficulties in certain cases to determine whether dogs and cats are kept as pets or 
used for agricultural purposes, such as herding, guarding livestock, farm protection, or
 for placing on the market or supply, this Regulation should exempt pet owners who keep a number of dogs and cats and produce a number of litters below a certain threshold. Otherwise, those pet owners would be subject to the relevant requirements of this Regulation, which would not be proportionate. 
Stray cats that roam freely and that keep rodent populations in check, have long been part of this rural balance and serve a functional and symbiotic role on agricultural holdings. Rural and remote areas, where access to veterinary services and compliance infrastructure may be limited, as well as the need to avoid imposing a disproportionate burden on farmers and small-scale breeders, should be duly taken into account.











Amendment 15


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 17








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(17)


Moreover, in the Union market different types of operators carrying out different types of activities 
supply
 dogs and cats. Aside from commercial breeders there are 
pet shops
 where dogs and cats, that are typically born and bred in other establishments, are kept for sale. The protection of these animals may be suboptimal, and there are no common welfare standards that need to be observed in these establishments. Given that 
pet shops
 are commercial operators that place on the market dogs and cats, it is therefore necessary to apply the requirements of this Regulation to these establishments.












(17)


Moreover, in the Union market different types of operators carrying out different types of activities 
place
 dogs and cats 
on the market
. Aside from commercial breeders there are 
selling establishments
 where dogs and cats, that are typically born and bred in other establishments, are kept for sale. The protection of these animals may be suboptimal, and there are no common welfare standards that need to be observed in these establishments. Given that 
selling establishments
 are commercial operators that place on the market dogs and cats, it is therefore necessary to apply the requirements of this Regulation to these establishments.









Amendment 16


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 19








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(19)


Despite the differences in the activities carried out by commercial breeders and 
pet shops
, on the one hand, and animal shelters, on the other, they all 
supply
 dogs and cats in the Union market and there is a certain amount of overlap, especially at the level of the demand. When looking for a dog or cat, consumers make choices between buying an animal from a breeder (either directly or through a 
pet shop
 or intermediary), or adopting one from a shelter. The acquisition of dogs or cats directly from pet owners is marginal. One important factor in the choice of a dog or a cat is the possible behavioural or other problems that the animal may exhibit because of having been kept in poor welfare conditions and which may reduce their suitability to be kept as a pet animal, irrespective of whether the animal has been kept in a commercial breeding establishment, in a 
pet shop
 or in a shelter. Moreover, given that trade is also conducted by intermediaries and mostly online, consumers may not be aware before they acquire a dog or a cat of whether the animal originates from a shelter, a breeder or a 
pet shop
. There is evidence that the number of animals 
supplied to
 the Union market by shelters is significant, in particular for cats. There is also evidence that animals are 
supplied
 from shelters in some Member States to prospective pet owners in other Member States, in particular for dogs. In order to ensure the achievement of the objective of this Regulation to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market in dogs and cats, and the rational development of the sector while ensuring a high level of animal welfare, it is necessary to apply some of the requirements of this Regulation to shelters that keep a certain minimum number of animals, irrespective of whether they 
sell animals
 against payment 
or only supply animals
 for free or upon reimbursement of reasonable costs. However, for reasons of proportionality and given that the activities of shelters differ from those of other operators and may fulfil a public interest function, only some of the requirements of this Regulation should apply to shelters, concerning, in particular the number and competence of animal caretakers, housing, feeding and watering, behavioural needs and painful practices, and advisory visits by a veterinarian.












(19)


Despite the differences in the activities carried out by commercial breeders and 
selling establishments
, on the one hand, and animal shelters, on the other, they all 
place
 dogs and cats in the Union market and there is a certain amount of overlap, especially at the level of the demand. When looking for a dog or cat, consumers make choices between buying an animal from a breeder (either directly or through a 
selling establishment
 or intermediary), or adopting one from a shelter. The acquisition of dogs or cats directly from pet owners is marginal. One important factor in the choice of a dog or a cat is the possible behavioural or other problems that the animal may exhibit because of having been kept in poor welfare conditions and which may reduce their suitability to be kept as a pet animal, irrespective of whether the animal has been kept in a commercial breeding establishment, in a 
selling establishment
 or in a shelter. Moreover, given that trade is also conducted by intermediaries and mostly online, consumers may not be aware before they acquire a dog or a cat of whether the animal originates from a shelter, a breeder or a 
selling establishment. Providing such information could assist buyers in making informed and responsible choices
. There is evidence that the number of animals 
placed on
 the Union market by shelters is significant, in particular for cats. There is also evidence that animals are 
placed on the market
 from shelters in some Member States to prospective pet owners in other Member States, in particular for dogs. In order to ensure the achievement of the objective of this Regulation to ensure the smooth functioning of the internal market in dogs and cats, and the rational development of the sector while ensuring a high level of animal welfare, it is necessary to apply some of the requirements of this Regulation to shelters that keep a certain minimum number of animals, irrespective of whether they 
place dogs or cats on the Union market
 against payment
,
 for free or upon reimbursement of reasonable costs. However, for reasons of proportionality and given that the activities of shelters differ from those of other operators and may fulfil a public interest function, only some of the requirements of this Regulation should apply to shelters, concerning, in particular the number and competence of animal caretakers, housing, feeding and watering, behavioural needs and painful practices, and advisory visits by a veterinarian.









Amendment 17


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 19 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(19a)






Member States have observed the increasing use of foster homes by operators responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated dogs or cats. Given that the number of dogs and cats kept in foster homes may impact the market of dogs and cats, foster homes should be covered by this Regulation. In such cases, the operators placing the dogs or cats in foster homes should be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of this Regulation are met in those foster homes. This could be achieved inter alia through the establishment of a contractual relationship between the operator and the foster family.











Amendment 18


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 20








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(20)


In addition, given the significant numbers of animals 
supplied in the
 Union by shelters, and the need to ensure the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation regarding traceability and prevention of illegal trade, shelters should also be subject to the requirements of this Regulation concerning identification and registration of dogs and cats, regardless of whether or not their activity can be considered economic in nature.












(20)


In addition, given the significant numbers of animals 
placed on market in the
 Union by shelters, and the need to ensure the achievement of the objectives of this Regulation regarding traceability and prevention of illegal trade, shelters should also be subject to the requirements of this Regulation concerning identification and registration of dogs and cats, regardless of whether or not their activity can be considered economic in nature. 
Operators responsible for shelters should be encouraged to take appropriate measures to prevent reproduction of the dogs or cats kept in shelters.











Amendment 19


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 23








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(23)


In order to ensure proper enforcement of this Regulation, it is essential that competent authorities are able to identify the establishments subject to their official controls. It is therefore necessary that operators keeping dogs and cats in establishments notify their activities to the competent authorities.












(23)


In order to ensure proper enforcement of this Regulation, it is essential that competent authorities are able to identify the establishments subject to their official controls. It is therefore necessary that operators keeping dogs and cats in establishments notify their activities to the competent authorities 
and that the competent authorities keep an updated register of these establishments
. 
In order to minimise the administrative burden for operators, competent authorities should be able, for that purpose, to use information or data collected in the register of dogs and cats establishments under Regulation (EU) 2016/429.











Amendment 278


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 24








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(24)


Well trained and skilled staff are essential for improving the welfare conditions of animals. Competencies in animal welfare require knowledge of the basic behavioural patterns and needs of the species concerned. Animal caretakers should have the competencies in animal welfare relevant to their tasks and the animals they handle, in order to avoid inflicting pain, distress and suffering on dogs and cats.












(24)




The distress and suffering of dogs and cats during training activities by untrained or poorly educated handlers can have detrimental effects on the behavioural patterns of dogs and cats, with possible risks to human health and safety and the environment. Therefore,
 well trained and skilled staff are essential for improving the welfare conditions of animals
, including when breeding, keeping and handling dogs intended for military, police and customs services
. Competencies in animal welfare require knowledge of the basic behavioural patterns and needs of the species concerned. Animal caretakers should have the competencies in animal welfare relevant to their tasks and the animals they handle, in order to avoid inflicting pain, distress and suffering on dogs and cats. 
Animal caretakers and relevant authorities, including government agencies should regularly update their competences through training programmes promoting training methods such as ‘operant conditioning’, prioritising positive reinforcement, instead of methods based on punishment.











Amendment 21


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 25








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(25)


Given the fact that animal welfare includes the health of animals, veterinarians are in the best position to provide advice to operators with a view to improving the animal welfare situation in establishments. Veterinarians should play an active role in raising awareness on the interrelationship between the health and welfare of those animals. Establishments keeping dogs and cats should therefore receive 
a regular
 animal welfare visit from a veterinarian.












(25)


Given the fact that animal welfare includes the health of animals, veterinarians are in the best position to provide advice to operators with a view to improving the animal welfare situation in establishments. Veterinarians should play an active role in raising awareness on the interrelationship between the health and welfare of those animals. Establishments keeping 
a number of dogs and cats that exceeds a certain threshold
 dogs and cats should therefore receive 
an
 animal welfare visit from a veterinarian 
within the first year of application of this Regulation or within the first year of the notification of a new establishment, thereafter the visits from a veterinarian shall take place when appropriate, based on a risk analysis by the competent authorities
.









Amendment 22


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 25 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(25a)






In order to ensure high level of animal welfare veterinarians maintain an appropriate degree of professional independence from the operator, as well as comprehensive education and ongoing training to stay abreast of scientific and professional advances. This training may, as appropriate, also encompass elements related to recognising instances of violence and animal abuse.











Amendment 23


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 25 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(25b)






Where veterinarians encounter circumstances during their animal health and welfare visits that could seriously affect the welfare of dogs or cats, they are encouraged, where appropriate, to notify the relevant authorities or to consider conducting a follow-up visit to assess the situation.











Amendment 24


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 25 c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(25c)






Ending the life of dogs and cats should preferably be assisted by a veterinarian using methods that minimise pain and distress. In exceptional cases, such as when a hunting or livestock guardian dog is severely injured in a remote location where veterinary help is not accessible, other methods may be used, provided they minimise suffering to the greatest extent possible.











Amendment 25


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 26








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(26)


Certain breeding strategies may lead to welfare problems for dogs and cats. By selecting certain genetic traits for aesthetic or other marketing reasons, undesirable traits from an animal welfare perspective may also be created and passed on to future generations. Therefore, operators should take measures to ensure that their breeding strategies do not lead to such negative consequences for the welfare of the dogs and cats.












(26)


Certain breeding strategies may lead to welfare problems for dogs and cats. By selecting certain genetic traits for aesthetic or other marketing reasons, undesirable traits from an animal welfare perspective may also be created and passed on to future generations. Therefore, operators should take measures to ensure that their breeding strategies do not lead to such negative consequences for the welfare of the dogs and cats. 
In particular, breeding strategies motivated by marketing objectives can result in certain types of dogs and cats developing ‘excessive conformational traits’. Since such excessive conformational traits can lead to significant health problems for the dogs and cats concerned, breeders should exclude them from breeding programmes.











Amendment 26


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 26 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(26a)






Aesthetic shows, exhibitions and competitions of dogs or cats have an impact on the market opportunities and price for selling dogs and cats. Mutilations and certain breeding strategies that result in dogs or cats with excessive conformational traits can be advantageous for breeders competing in aesthetic shows, exhibitions and competitions of dogs or cats. Organising and participating in such events can be driven by factors other than animal welfare, such as aesthetic standards, with the aim of advertising certain breeds and physical characteristics. In order to ensure that breeders prioritise the welfare of the dogs and cats they produce and in particular that dogs and cats do not develop excessive conformational traits and breeders do not perform mutilations to attain unhealthy aesthetic standards, operators of breeding and selling establishments and the organisers of such shows, exhibitions and competitions should not use or include dogs or cats with excessive conformational traits or those which have been mutilated for these shows, exhibitions or competitions.











Amendment 27


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 27








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(27)


Scientific evidence demonstrates that inbreeding has significant negative impacts on animal health and welfare. Therefore, inbreeding of dogs and cats 
including first-degree and second-degree matings
 should be prohibited, as this increases the incidence of inherited disorders and compromises immune system function, both of which adversely impact the health and welfare of dogs and cats.












(27)


Scientific evidence demonstrates that inbreeding has significant negative impacts on animal health and welfare. Therefore, inbreeding of dogs and cats 
between parents and offspring, between siblings, between half siblings or between grandparents and grandchildren
 should be prohibited, as this increases the incidence of inherited disorders and compromises immune system function, both of which adversely impact the health and welfare of dogs and cats. 
Inbreeding should nevertheless be possible, when necessary to preserve local breeds with a limited genetic pool provided that it is authorised for that reason by the competent authority.











Amendment 28


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 29 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(29a)






Scientific evidence confirms that consistent access to adequate nutrition and hydration is fundamental for the welfare of dogs and cats. It is therefore appropriate to lay down minimum requirements for operators in this respect. Feeding and drinking facilities should be kept clean, and designed, constructed and installed in such a way as to ensure equal access for all animals, thus minimising competition and avoiding agonistic behaviour. Such facilities should also be designed to minimise spillage, prevent contamination of feed and water with harmful substances, and avoid any risk of harm to dogs and cats.











Amendment 29


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 30








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(30)


Scientific evidence is clear about the necessity for dogs and cats of having enough space to express their natural behaviour and having normal social interactions. This is not possible where animals are kept in confinement and in 
cages
. The keeping of dogs and cats in 
cages
 should therefore be prohibited.












(30)


Scientific evidence is clear about the necessity for dogs and cats of having enough space to express their natural behaviour and having normal social interactions. This is not possible where animals are kept in confinement and in 
containers for long periods
. The keeping of dogs and cats in 
containers for long periods
 should therefore be prohibited
, except if needed for the transport and temporary, short term isolation of individual dogs and or cats and during the participation in shows, exhibitions and competitions, for puppies or kittens with reduced thermoregulation capacity or puppies or kittens together with their mothers provided that stress is minimised and suffering due to extreme temperatures is avoided and the dogs and cats are able to stand and lie down in a natural position
.









Amendment 30


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 33








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(33)


To prevent pregnancy complications and compromising their welfare, bitches and queens should 
only
 be bred 
after
 reaching 
skeletal as well as sexual
 maturity. To allow them to physically recuperate from pregnancy and lactation, bitches and queens should only be readmitted to reproduction after a sufficient period of time. However, to prevent certain pathological reproductive conditions in bitches and queens, such as pyometra, up to three 
consecutive
 pregnancies should be allowed, followed by an adequate recuperation period. Reproduction should 
gradually
 cease in bitches and queens coming into older age.












(33)


To prevent pregnancy complications and compromising their welfare, bitches and queens should 
not
 be bred 
before
 reaching 
appropriate
 maturity. To allow them to physically recuperate from pregnancy and lactation, bitches and queens should only be readmitted to reproduction after a sufficient period of time. However, to prevent certain pathological reproductive conditions in bitches and queens, such as pyometra, up to three pregnancies 
litters within a period of 2 years
 should be allowed, followed by an adequate recuperation period
, which should not be less of 1 year for bitches and queens that have delivered 3 litters, including stillborns, within a period of 2 years
. Reproduction should cease in bitches and queens coming into older age 
and in bitches and queens that have had two cesarean sections, as it cannot be excluded that an additional pregnancy will have a negative effect on their welfare
. 
All females used for reproduction should be regularly monitored by a veterinarian.











Amendment 31


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 34 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(34a)






Member States should lay down rules on effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for non-compliance with this Regulation, including cases of abandonment of dogs and cats by operators. Breeding establishments that engage in abusive practices compromising animal welfare should, in particular, be subject to strong and dissuasive penalties. Such practices should be unequivocally condemned, and responsible persons should be prevented from continuing their activities in any Member State. Competent authorities should ensure that animals kept in such establishments are promptly removed and provided with appropriate care and protection.











Amendment 32


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 36








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(36)


Procedures with the purpose of altering the appearance of or preventing certain behaviours of cats and dogs, such as ear cropping, tail docking, removal of claws and resection of vocal cords, have a serious negative impact on the welfare of cats and dogs. These procedures cause pain and prevent cats and dogs from expressing innate behaviours. For this reason, they 
should
 only be allowed if performed by a veterinarian and only when necessary for medical reasons.












(36)


Procedures with the purpose of altering the appearance of or preventing certain behaviours of cats and dogs, such as ear cropping, tail docking, removal of claws and resection of vocal cords, have a serious negative impact on the welfare of cats and dogs. These procedures cause pain and prevent cats and dogs from expressing innate behaviours. For this reason, they 
can
 only be allowed if performed by a veterinarian and only when necessary for medical reasons. 
However, for certain breeds, f.e. for hunting dogs, such procedures could be allowed for prophylactic, diagnostic and/or therapeutic reasons, and only if carried out by a veterinarian. In specific contexts and regions of Europe, tail docking may also be justified to prevent tail injuries, provided it is based on a full and thorough medical evaluation.











Amendment 33


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 36 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(36a)






Dogs used in the military, police and customs services normally undergo a very specific type of training to be prepared in the interest of national security. In order to have the possibility to attain the training deemed most appropriate, Member States should be able to grant derogations for dogs kept in breeding or selling establishments which are destined to be military, police or custom dogs.











Amendment 34


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 37








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(37)


The conditions in breeding establishments are particularly critical to ensure that dogs and cats are properly kept and treated before being placed on the market. It is therefore important that those establishments are approved by the competent authorities and are subject to onsite pre-inspection before their approval. It is also important that a list of those approved establishments is publicly available to allow potential buyers to verify the status of 
their suppliers. Since all establishments have an extended time for application of requirements on housing and health, it is necessary that the obligation of
 breeding establishments 
to obtain an approval should start to apply on the same date as the requirements for housing and health.














(37)




Prior inspection of establishments by official veterinarians or other professionals, in case the official control task has been delegated, and consequent approval of establishments is an effective way to ensure that establishments comply with the requirements of this Regulation. However, given the limited availability of official veterinarians in Member States, it is not proportionate to require prior on-site inspection and approval for all establishments so that official veterinarians should focus on establishments representing a higher risk from the point of view of animal welfare.
 The conditions in breeding establishments are particularly critical to ensure that dogs and cats are properly 
bred,
 kept and treated before being placed on the market
, in particular due to the consequences that poor animal welfare conditions at an early age can have for dogs and cats
. It is therefore important that those establishments are approved by the competent authorities and are subject to onsite pre-inspection before their approval. It is also important that a list of those approved establishments is publicly available to allow potential buyers to verify the status of 
the
 breeding establishments 
and thus to strengthen public control and citizens' awareness.











Amendment 35


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 38








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(38)


Some operators placing on the market dogs and cats
, or shelters supplying dogs and cats,
 encourage potential customers to buy at any cost using emotional arguments, without mentioning to the potential owner the consequences of owning a pet animal. Other operators or shelters insist on the responsibility attached to pet ownership and this has the effect of limiting their ability to sell animals. This discrepancy of attitudes of operators tends to advantage less responsible operators, leading to distortions of competition despite the importance for animal welfare and public order of informing customers about their responsibility when buying a dog or a cat. It is therefore justified to require that all 
suppliers
 of dogs and cats in the Union market for use as pets inform future owners on their responsibility. In addition, where the 
supply
 of a dog or cat is facilitated by online means, an appropriate warning should accompany the online advertisement to efficiently convey the message of responsible ownership.












(38)


Some operators placing on the market dogs and cats encourage potential customers to buy at any cost using emotional arguments, without mentioning to the potential owner the consequences of owning a pet animal. Other operators or shelters insist on the responsibility attached to pet ownership and this has the effect of limiting their ability to sell animals. This discrepancy of attitudes of operators tends to advantage less responsible operators, leading to distortions of competition despite the importance for animal welfare and public order of informing customers about their responsibility when buying a dog or a cat. It is therefore justified to require that all 
operators placing
 of dogs and cats in the Union market for use as pets inform future owners on their responsibility. In addition, where the 
placing on the market
 of a dog or cat is facilitated by online means, an appropriate warning should accompany the online advertisement to efficiently convey the message of responsible ownership.









Amendment 36


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 39








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(39)


Illegal trafficking and fraudulent practices in relation to the sale or transfer of dogs and cats for adoption is facilitated by the absence of traceability given the lack of identification and registration requirements for those animals. Furthermore, fraudulent practices may appear when the systems for the identification and registration of dogs and cats are not harmonised or cannot be easily operated because technical systems are not interoperable. It is therefore essential to harmonize the standards for the means of identification and registration and to ensure that the identification and registration of dogs and cats is completed before the animal 
is supplied in
 the Union for the first time. 
Suppliers
 of dogs and cats should provide evidence of identification and registration in one of the databases established by Member States for this purpose, before the first placing on the market of the animal in the Union. Subsequently, at every change of ownership or responsibility for the animal
, the supplier must provide proof of identification and registration of the animal
 in one of the databases. For the sake of proportionality, natural persons supplying dogs and cats occasionally by other means than online platforms should not be subject to this obligation.












(39)


Illegal trafficking and fraudulent practices in relation to the sale or transfer of dogs and cats for adoption is facilitated by the absence of traceability given the lack of identification and registration requirements for those animals. Furthermore, fraudulent practices may appear when the systems for the identification and registration of dogs and cats are not harmonised or cannot be easily operated because technical systems are not interoperable. It is therefore essential to harmonize the standards for the means of identification and registration and to ensure that the identification and registration of dogs and cats is completed before the animal 
placed on
 the Union 
market
 for the first time. 
Natural or legal persons placing
 of dogs and cats should provide evidence of identification and registration in one of the databases established by Member States for this purpose, before the first placing on the market of the animal in the Union. Subsequently, at every change of ownership or responsibility for the animal 
the change should be registered accordingly
 in one of the databases. For the sake of proportionality, natural persons supplying dogs and cats occasionally by other means than online platforms should not be subject to this obligation.









Amendment 37


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 40








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(40)




Suppliers of
 dogs and cats should not only provide evidence of identification, showing a document referring to the code of the transponder implanted in the animal but also evidence of the registration of that animal into an official database. This allows key information about the animal to be passed on to the new owner and ensures traceability.












(40)




Natural or legal persons placing
 dogs and cats 
on the Union market
 should not only provide evidence of identification, showing a document referring to the code of the transponder implanted in the animal but also evidence of the registration of that animal into an official database. This allows key information about the animal to be passed on to the new owner and ensures traceability.









Amendment 38


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 41








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(41)


As most dogs and cats are currently offered for sale or donation by means of 
listings
 placed on online platforms, providers of online platforms should act diligently when intermediating access to dogs and cats. Therefore, without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, online platforms should be required to adapt the modalities of their 
listings
 for dogs and cats so that 
suppliers
 provide proofs of the identification and registration of the dogs and cats intended for sale or donation. In addition, the Commission should ensure the development of a system publicly available free of charge allowing to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of a dog or a cat. This measure aims to better combat fraud by improving the traceability of dogs and cats 
supplied in
 the Union to their origin, allowing better controls by competent authorities and ultimately improving the welfare of these animals. This should not amount to an obligation for online platforms to generally monitor the listings offered through their platform, nor to a general fact-finding obligation aimed at assessing the accuracy of the identification and registration prior to the publication of the offer.












(41)


As most dogs and cats are currently offered for sale or donation by means of 
advertisements
 placed on online platforms, providers of online platforms should act diligently when intermediating access to dogs and cats. Therefore, without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, online platforms should be required to adapt the modalities of their 
advertisements
 for dogs and cats so that 
natural or legal persons placing dogs or cats on the Union market
 provide proofs of the identification and registration of the dogs and cats intended for sale or donation. In addition, the Commission should ensure the development of a system publicly available free of charge allowing to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of a dog or a cat. This measure aims to better combat fraud by improving the traceability of dogs and cats 
placed on
 the Union to their origin, allowing better controls by competent authorities and ultimately improving the welfare of these animals. This should not amount to an obligation for online platforms to generally monitor the listings offered through their platform, nor to a general fact-finding obligation aimed at assessing the accuracy of the identification and registration prior to the publication of the offer.









Amendment 39


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 43








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(43)


To ensure traceability of dogs and cats, 
animals
 should not only be 
marked
 with a unique identifier in the form of transponder, but their identification should also be registered in a database. Therefore, Member States 
that do not yet have national
 databases 
for
 dogs and cats 
should establish such databases so that identification can be reliable and verified. In addition,
 to ensure traceability 
within
 the Union, 
these national databases should be interoperable, allowing
 competent authorities 
and relevant stakeholders to verify the authenticity of the identification
.












(43)


To ensure traceability of dogs and cats, 
they
 should not only be 
individually identified
 with a unique identifier in the form of 
a
 transponder, but their identification should also be registered in a database. Therefore, Member States 
should be required to establish and maintain
 databases 
of
 dogs and cats 
placed on the Union market
 to ensure 
the
 traceability 
of these animals. It is also necessary to ensure the interoperability of these databases. This will make it easier for information on dogs and cats to be accessed across
 the Union, 
as well as enable
 competent authorities 
to carry out official checks to ensure compliance with animal welfare rules. In order to facilitate the interoperability between national databases, the Commission should establish an index database
.









Amendment 40


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 44 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(44a)






In order to streamline cross-border movements of identified and registered dogs and cats, and to ensure timely access by veterinarians to relevant medical information, Member States are encouraged to establish a digital passport system. This digital document should include essential data on the animal’s identification and vaccination status, thereby enhancing both animal health management and administrative efficiency.











Amendment 41


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 44 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(44b)






The data protection in relation to the processing of personal data is a fundamental right. Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council lays down rules 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. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council applies to the processing of personal data carried out by Member States in the course of the relevant procedures.











Amendment 42


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 44 c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(44c)






The data protection in relation to the processing of personal data is a fundamental right. Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council lays down rules 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. Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council applies to the processing of personal data carried out by Member States in the course of the relevant procedures. The roles of the Commission and of the Member States in relation to the processing of personal data in cases under this Regulation need to be defined clearly in order to ensure a high level of data protection.











Amendment 43


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 46








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(46)




The provisions mentioned in the previous recital
 should be 
enforced
 through a listing of third countries approved to 
supply of
 dogs and cats 
to
 the Union based on a Commission assessment of the reliability of their official controls to enforce the animal welfare rules required under this Regulation, or equivalent rules, in establishments on their territory which 
supply
 or intend to 
supply
 dogs and cats to the Union. In addition, a list of establishments breeding and keeping dogs and cats in those third countries, and which are allowed to export those animals to the Union, should be established to ensure traceability and controls at Union Border Control Posts. The Commission should, following a risk-based approach, carry out audits of the reliability of official control system of third countries approved under this Regulation as well as those requesting to be approved under this Regulation.












(46)




Enforcement of import rules
 should be 
ensured
 through a listing of third countries approved to 
place
 dogs and cats 
on
 the Union 
market
 based on a Commission assessment of the reliability of their official controls to enforce the animal welfare rules required under this Regulation, or 
recognised by the Union as
 equivalent rules, in establishments on their territory which 
export
 or intend to 
export
 dogs and cats to the Union 
market
. In addition, a list of establishments breeding and keeping dogs and cats in those third countries, and which are allowed to export those animals to the Union, should be established to ensure traceability and controls at Union Border Control Posts. The Commission should, following a risk-based approach, carry out audits of the reliability of official control system of third countries approved under this Regulation as well as those requesting to be approved under this Regulation. 
Lastly, compliance with the relevant rules of this Regulation or with rules recognised by the Union as equivalent rules should be certified in the relevant health certificate used for such exports. For that purpose, the Commission should endeavour to amend the relevant model of official certificate, in order to include the related animal welfare attestation.











Amendment 44


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 46 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(46a)






To enhance consumer protection and to ensure the proper traceability of imports of dogs and cats into the Union, it is appropriate to require that they be identified before their entry and that the importers ensure their registration in one of the Member States’ databases. This will result in greater control on the movements of those animals. Furthermore, the EU Coordinated Action on the illegal trade of cats and dogs carried out in 2022 and 2023 demonstrated that one of the common fraudulent practices with the trade in dogs and cats consists in importing into the Union dogs and cats intended for trade claiming that those movements are non-commercial movements as defined by Union animal health rules, namely movements of dogs and cats accompanying their owners or a person authorised by the owner without the intention to transfer ownership. In order to provide tools for Member States to perform risk-based checks targeting this fraudulent practice, it is essential that the entry of dogs and cats as non-commercial be pre-notified through a dedicated Union pet travellers’ database. This database should collect notifications for all such entries into the Union regardless of the point of entry, for Member States to have the necessary overview and detect suspicious movements. For that reason it is appropriate that the Commission establish and maintain that database so that Member States have access to all available information for their checks.











Amendment 45


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 47








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(47)


Under Regulation (EU) 2016/429, a list of third countries authorised for the purpose of entry into the Union of dogs and cats is established for the purpose of managing the risk of introducing transmissible animal diseases into the Union. The list of third countries mentioned in 
the previous
 recital should therefore be limited to third countries authorised under Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and which provide appropriate guarantees of the capacity of their competent authority to control and ensure compliance of the establishments breeding and keeping dogs and cats for export to the Union with the animal welfare requirements set out in this Regulation.












(47)


Under Regulation (EU) 2016/429, a list of third countries authorised for the purpose of entry into the Union of dogs and cats is established for the purpose of managing the risk of introducing transmissible animal diseases into the Union. The list of third countries mentioned in recital 
46
 should therefore be limited to third countries authorised under Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and which provide appropriate guarantees of the capacity of their competent authority to control and ensure compliance of the establishments breeding and keeping dogs and cats for export to the Union with the animal welfare requirements set out in this Regulation.









Amendment 46


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 47 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(47a)






In order to effectively trace the origin of the dog or a cat in the third country and to address illegal imports into the Union and fraudulent practices under the pretext of non-commercial movements as defined by Union Animal Health rules, it is important that dogs and cats are imported from third countries in compliance with this Regulation as regards their registration into a Member State database within 2 working days after their entry into the Union.











Amendment 47


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 48








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(48)


In order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments, and their social, economic and environmental impacts, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission for the purpose of 
amending
 Article 
6 to
 this Regulation so that breeding strategies do not result in genotypes that have detrimental effects on the health or welfare of the dogs and cats.












(48)


In order to take into account technical progress and scientific developments
, especially the opinions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
, and their social, economic and environmental impacts, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU should be delegated to the Commission for the purpose of 
supplementing
 Article 
6a of
 this Regulation 
to define the characteristics of genotypes, phenotypes, and excessive conformational traits that should be excluded from reproduction,
 so that breeding strategies do not result in genotypes that have detrimental effects on the health or welfare of the dogs and cats. 
In the context of aesthetic shows, exhibitions, and competitions, after considering both EFSA’s scientific opinion and the specific social and economic circumstances of the sector, the delegated acts should reflect a progressive and balanced approach, in order to ensure proportionate and practically achievable implementation."











Amendment 48


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 52 – indent 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











—




Article 17(5) to specify the information to be provided by suppliers as proof of identification and registration of dogs and cats, both in cases where they are offered through online platforms and by other means;










deleted







Amendment 49


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 52 – indent 6








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











—




Article 21(5) to establish a procedure for the recognition by the Union of equivalence of the conditions under which dogs and cats are bred and kept in establishments in a third country which intends to export animals to the Union, with the provisions of this Regulation regarding establishments.










deleted







Amendment 50


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 53 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(53a)






The Member states may consider raising awareness about animal welfare and responsible animal care.











Amendment 51


Proposal for a regulation


Recital 55








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(55)


It is essential that Union legislation is subject to regular monitoring and evaluation so it can be adjusted in order to achieve the expected impacts. Therefore, this Regulation should contain an obligation for the Commission to perform monitoring on the welfare of dogs and cats in the Union and to carry out an evaluation to be presented to other Union institutions.












(55)


It is essential that Union legislation is subject to regular monitoring and evaluation so it can be adjusted in order to achieve the expected impacts. Therefore, this Regulation should contain an obligation for the Commission to perform monitoring on the welfare of dogs and cats in the Union and to carry out an evaluation to be presented to other Union institutions. 
The evaluation should asses the technological and scientific developments that have occurred, including the means of identification of dogs or cats and the possibility of using alternative means which are less invasive than the implantation of a transponder. The evaluation should also guarantee the fraud-proof and robust character of the Union’s traceability system as well as the proportionality of the cost of identification for natural and legal persons subjected to the identification obligation under this Regulation.











Amendments 282 and 311


Proposal for a regulation


Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


the traceability of dogs and cats placed on the Union market 
or supplied in the Union
.












(b)


the traceability of dogs and cats 
bred or kept in the Union or
 placed on the Union market.









Amendment 53


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   This Regulation shall apply to the breeding, keeping 
and
 placing on the market of dogs and cats
, as well as their supplying in the Union
.




1.   This Regulation shall apply to the breeding, keeping
,
 placing on the market 
and entry into the Union
 of dogs and cats.






Amendment 54


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   This Regulation shall not apply to the breeding, keeping, placing on the market or supplying of dogs or cats intended for scientific purposes.




2.   This Regulation shall not apply to the breeding, keeping, placing on the market or supplying of dogs or cats intended for scientific purposes 
or for clinical trials required for the marketing authorisation of veterinary medicinal products
.






Amendment 55


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2a.
   
This Regulation shall not apply to:







 








—




natural persons who keep dogs or cats for personal or familial enjoyment and companionship, and who allow such animals to reproduce, limited to a maximum of one litter per species per household, per 18 months, without placing them on the market;










 








—




and to agricultural holdings, with the exception of the provisions laid down under Article 5.











Amendment 284


Proposal for a regulation


Article 2 – paragraph 2 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2b.
   
Notwithstanding paragraph 2 of this Article, the requirements relating to identification and registration laid down in Article 17 shall apply to all dogs and cats held under the responsibility of natural persons.








Amendment 56


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










1a.






‘Dogs that perform specific, working or professional activities’: means those animals which, having been selected for their physical, instinctive and temperamental qualities, are trained to assist people in a regulated activity or specific task, such as those used for hunting, working, herding, rescue, assistance or for sporting purposes or those used by law enforcement agencies, as well as guide animals, guide dogs or animals intended for zootherapy that have been trained in centres or by specialised professionals to support, guide and assist people with functional diversities;











Amendment 57


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










3a.






‘breeding’ means the activity of keeping dogs or cats in breeding establishments for the purpose of reproduction;











Amendment 58


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 3 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










3b.






‘advertising’ means any form of communication which has the direct or indirect effect of promoting a dog or cat in order to attract interest, engagement or sales, including the promotion of a breed or a physical characteristic;











Amendment 59


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











4.


‘keeping’ means any activity during which 
an animal is
 detained or handled in an establishment;












4.


‘keeping’ means any activity during which 
dogs and cats are held, housed,
 detained or handled in an establishment 
or under the responsibility of an operator
;









Amendment 303


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











5.


‘placing on the market’ means the 
keeping of dogs and cats for the purpose of
 sale, offering for sale, distribution or any other form of transfer of ownership or responsibility 
for the animal, that is against consideration or at least reimbursement of the costs incurred, including
 the advertising of animals for the above purposes;












5.


‘placing on the market’ means the sale, offering for sale, distribution or any other form of transfer of ownership or responsibility
, whether in return for payment or free of charge, excluding occasional and irregular donations of small numbers of dogs and cats by natural persons by means other than via the intermediation of an online platform, as well as
 the advertising of animals for the above purposes;









Amendment 61


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













6.






‘supplying’ means the transferring of ownership or responsibility for dogs or cats through any means or form, whether for a consideration or not, excluding occasional supplies by natural persons of dogs or cats by other means than via the intermediation of an online platform;










deleted







Amendment 62


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 7








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











7.


‘online platforms’ means an online platform, as defined in Article 3, point (i), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, intermediating the placing on the market or 
the sypplying
 of dogs 
and
 cats;












7.


‘online platforms’ means an online platform, as defined in Article 3, point (i), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, intermediating the placing on the market or of dogs 
or
 cats;









Amendment 63


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 8








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













8.






‘listing’ means the publication, on an online platform, of an advertisement for the supply of a dog or a cat;










deleted







Amendment 64


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 10 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










10a.






‘livestock guardian dog’ means a dog primarily, kept or trained to manage, move, or control livestock in agricultural or pastoral settings, including farms, grazing areas, or during transport;











Amendment 65


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











11.


‘establishments’ means breeding establishments, 
animal
 shelters and 
pet shops
;












11.


‘establishments’ means breeding establishments, 
selling establishments,
 shelters and 
foster homes
;









Amendment 66


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











12.


‘breeding establishments’ means any premises or structure, where dogs 
and
 cats are kept for reproduction purposes with a view to placing their offspring on the market, including households;












12.


‘breeding establishments’ means any premises or structure, where dogs 
or
 cats are kept for reproduction purposes with a view to placing their offspring on the market, including households;









Amendment 67


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










12a.






‘agricultural holding means an agricultural holding within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2018/1091 that is not a breeding establishment as defined in this Regulation;











Amendment 68


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 13








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











13.




‘pet shops’
 means any premises or structure where dogs 
and
 cats are kept for sale 
as pet animals,
 without having been born there;












13.




‘selling establishments’
 means any premises or structure where dogs 
or
 cats are kept for sale without having been born there;









Amendment 69


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











14.


‘
animal
 shelters’ means any premises or structure, 
excluding
 households, operated by a natural or legal person, where unwanted, abandoned, formal stray, lost or confiscated dogs 
and
 cats are kept for the purpose of 
supply, whether for consideration or at no cost
;












14.


‘shelters’ means any premises or structure, 
including
 households, operated by a natural or legal person, where unwanted, abandoned, formal stray, lost or confiscated dogs 
or
 cats are kept for the purpose of 
placing on the market
;









Amendment 70


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










14a.






‘foster home’ means a household that keeps dogs or cats on behalf of an operator responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated dogs and cats;











Amendment 71


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











15.


‘operator’ means any natural or legal person, 
excluding those
 responsible for 
shelters, who breeds, keeps, trades or
 places 
on the market dogs and cats under his/her control, including for a limited period of time
;












15.


‘operator’ means any natural or legal person, 
that places dogs and cats on the market and that is
 responsible for 
a breeding establishment, a selling establishment or a shelter or that is responsible for dogs or cats kept therein, or that is responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated and
 places 
them in foster homes
;









Amendment 72


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













16.






‘supplier’ means any natural or legal person supplying a dog or a cat, including natural or legal persons responsible for shelters;










deleted







Amendment 73


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 18 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










18a.






‘euthanasia’ means the act of inducing death under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia using medicinal products, using a method that causes a rapid and irreversible loss of consciousness with minimum pain and distress to an animal;











Amendment 74


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











19.


‘mutilation’ means an intervention, including a surgical intervention, carried out for reasons other than therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, which results in damage to or the loss of a sensitive part of the body or the alteration of bone structure;












19.


‘mutilation’ means an intervention, including a surgical intervention, carried out for reasons other than therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, 
and other than neutering or implantation of a transponder,
 which results in damage to or the loss of a sensitive part of the body or the alteration of bone structure 
of a dog or a cat
;









Amendment 75


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










19a.






‘Neutering’ means the process whereby dogs or cats are surgically prevented from reproducing, including the surgical removal of gonads, namely the testicles in male cats and dogs and either the ovaries or the ovaries and the uterus in bitches and queens;











Amendment 76


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 19 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










19b.






‘Non-surgical sterilisation’ means alternatives to surgical sterilisation or neutering that preserve the integrity of the body of dog or cat and do not result in the removal or permanent alteration of any part of the dog or cat body;











Amendment 77


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 20








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











20.


‘suffering’ means an unpleasant, undesired physical or mental state of being, which is the result of an animal being exposed to noxious stimuli or the absence of important positive stimuli;












20.


‘suffering’ means an unpleasant, undesired physical or mental state of being, which is the result of an animal being exposed to noxious stimuli or the 
continuous
 absence of important positive stimuli;









Amendment 78


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 21








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











21.


‘housing’ means buildings or delimited outdoor space in establishments where dogs and cats are kept;












21.


‘housing’ means buildings or delimited outdoor space in establishments where dogs and cats are kept 
whether temporarily or permanently
;









Amendment 79


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 22








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











22.


‘kennel’ means a physical structure containing one or more 
individual
 enclosures for housing dogs;












22.


‘kennel’ means a physical structure containing one or more enclosures for housing dogs;









Amendment 80


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 23








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











23.


‘cattery’ means a physical structure containing one or more 
individual
 enclosures for housing cats;












23.


‘cattery’ means a physical structure containing one or more enclosures for housing cats;









Amendment 81


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 24








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











24.


‘animal caretaker’ means a person taking care of the dogs and cats bred or kept in an establishment;












24.


‘animal caretaker’ means a person taking care of the dogs and cats bred or kept in an establishment 
including volunteers, interns and part-time workers
;









Amendment 82


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 26








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











26.


‘tethering’ means the tying of an animal to an anchor point to keep it in a desired area;












26.


‘tethering’ means the tying of an animal to an anchor point 
or object
 to keep it in a desired area 
or to restrict its movement
;









Amendment 83


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 27








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











27.


‘container’ means any crate, box, receptacle or 
other rigid
 structure used to confine dogs 
and
 cats;












27.


‘container’ means any 
cage,
 crate, box, receptacle or 
movable
 structure used to confine dogs 
or
 cats;









Amendment 84


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 28








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













28.






‘pet animal’ means a dog or cat intended to be kept in a household for private enjoyment and companionship;










deleted







Amendment 85


Proposal for a regulation


Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 29








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











29.


‘responsible ownership’ means the commitment of a dog or cat owner or future dog or cat owner, to perform various duties focused on the satisfaction of the behavioural, environmental and physical needs of the dog or cat, and to 
prevent
 risks that the dog or cat may pose to the community, other animals or the environment.












29.


‘responsible ownership’ means the commitment of a dog or cat owner or future dog or cat owner, to perform various duties focused on the satisfaction of the 
health,
 behavioural, environmental and physical needs of the dog or cat, and to 
minimize
 risks that the dog or cat may pose to the community, other animals or the environment.









Amendment 86


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





This chapter shall not apply to:




With the exception of the provisions laid down in Article 5
 this chapter shall not apply to:





Amendment 304


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











—


breeding 
establishments keeping up to three bitches or queens and producing in total two litters or less per
 establishment 
and
 calendar year
;














—




a
 breeding establishment 
where at most two litters per
 calendar year 
are produced for placing on the market shall only be subject to the obligations laid down in Article 5, Article 6(1), (1a) and (1b), Articles 6a, 7 and 8, Article 11(2), (3) and (4), Article 12(3), (4) and (7), Article 13(2), points (b), (c) and (d), Article 14(2), (3), (4) and (5a), Article 15 and Article 15a(1).











Amendment 88


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











—




pet shops keeping at any given time three dogs or less or six cats or less;










deleted







Amendment 89


Proposal for a regulation


Article 4 – paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 








—




foster homes keeping at any given time five dogs or less or ten cats or less.











Amendment 90


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 – title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





General principles 
of welfare




General 
welfare
 principles





Amendment 91


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Operators and 
natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall apply the following principles with respect to dogs 
and
 cats bred or kept in their establishment:


Operators and 
animal caretakers
 shall apply the following 
welfare
 principles with respect to dogs 
or
 cats bred or kept in their establishment:





Amendment 92


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


dogs and cats are provided with water and feed of a quality and of a quantity that enables them to have good nutrition and hydration.












(a)


dogs and cats are provided with water and feed of a quality and of a quantity that enables them to have good 
and appropriate
 nutrition and hydration.









Amendment 93


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


dogs and cats are kept in 
a good
 physical environment which is comfortable, especially in terms of space, temperature, and ease of movement.












(b)


dogs and cats are kept in 
an appropriate and clean
 physical environment which is 
secure and
 comfortable, especially in terms of space, 
air quality,
 temperature, 
light, protection against adverse climatic conditions
 and ease of movement
, preventing overcrowding
.









Amendment 94


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


dogs and cats are kept safe, clean and in good health by preventing diseases, functional impairments, injuries, and pain, due in particular to management, handling practices, or mutilations.












(c)


dogs and cats are kept safe, clean and in good health by preventing diseases, functional impairments, injuries, and pain, due in particular to management, handling practices, 
breeding practices
 or mutilations.









Amendment 95


Proposal for a regulation


Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(e)


dogs and cats are kept in such a way as to optimise their mental state by preventing or reducing their negative experiences in 
time
 and intensity, as well as by maximizing opportunities for positive experiences in 
time
 and intensity in the different domains referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d).












(e)


dogs and cats are kept in such a way as to optimise their mental state by preventing or reducing their negative experiences in 
duration
 and intensity, as well as by maximizing opportunities for positive experiences in 
duration
 and intensity
, preventing the development of abnormal repetitive and other behaviours indicative of negative animal welfare, and taking into consideration the individual dog's or cat's needs
 in the different domains referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d).









Amendment 96


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 – title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





General welfare 
requirements for dogs and cats




General welfare 
obligations







Amendment 97


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Operators and 
natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall be responsible for the welfare of dogs 
and
 cats kept under their control and 
for minimising
 any risks to their welfare.




1.   Operators and 
animal caretakers
 shall be responsible for the welfare of dogs 
or
 cats kept 
in their establishments and
 under their control and 
to minimise
 any risks to their welfare.





 




In the case of foster homes, the responsibility shall lie with the operator on whose behalf dogs or cats are kept. Such operators shall provide the foster family with adequate information on the animal welfare requirements and obligations as well as the individual needs of the dogs or cats, and shall ensure and verify that the relevant obligations set out by this Regulation are complied with in foster homes.







Amendment 98


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1a.
   
Operators shall not subject any dog or cat to cruelty, abuse or mistreatment, nor shall they breed, train or medicate them to participate in activities resulting in cruelty, abuse or mistreatment to themselves or to other dogs and cats, including dog fighting.








Amendment 99


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 – paragraph 1 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1b.
   
Operators and animal caretakers shall not abandon dogs or cats.








Amendment 101


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 – paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








3.
   
Operators of breeding establishments shall ensure that breeding strategies do not result in genotypes and phenotypes that have detrimental effects on the welfare of the dogs and cats, or of their descendants.







deleted








In the management of the reproduction of dogs and cats by operators, the mating between parents and offspring, or between grandparents and grandchildren, shall be prohibited.




 






This paragraph shall not preclude the selection and breeding of brachycephalic dogs and cats provided that the selection or breeding programmes minimise the negative welfare consequences of brachycephalic traits.




 





Amendment 102


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 – paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








4.
   
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 amending this article as regards the specific criteria that operators shall fulfil when designing breeding strategies to meet the requirements of paragraph 3, taking into account scientific opinions of the European Food Safety Authority as well as social, economic and environmental impacts.







deleted







Amendment 103


Proposal for a regulation


Article 6 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 6a






 




Breeding strategies obligations






 





1.
   
Operators of breeding establishments shall ensure that their breeding strategies prioritise the health and welfare of the animal, and minimise the risk of producing dogs or cats with genotypes or phenotypes associated with detrimental effects on their welfare







 





2.
   
Operators of breeding establishments shall not use for reproduction dogs or cats that have excessive conformational traits leading to a high risk of detrimental effects on the welfare of these dogs or cats, or of their offspring.







 





3.
   
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Regulation by laying down the characteristics of the genotypes and phenotypes referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, and the excessive conformational traits referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article, which shall be excluded from reproduction, taking into account scientific opinions of the European Food Safety Authority as well as social and economic impacts. The delegated acts concerning the excessive conformational traits shall be adopted by 1 July 2030.







 





4.
   
Unless approved by the competent authority based on a specific need to preserve local breeds with a limited genetic pool, the breeding between parents and offspring, between siblings, between halfsiblings or between grandparents and grandchildren shall be prohibited in the management of the reproduction of dogs and cats.








Amendment 104


Proposal for a regulation


Article 7 – title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







Obligation to notify the breeding or keeping of dogs and cats in
 establishments




Notification and registration of
 establishments





Amendment 105


Proposal for a regulation


Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Operators 
and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall notify to the competent authorities of their activity, providing the following information:


Operators shall notify to the competent authorities of their activity, providing 
at least
 the following information:





Amendment 106


Proposal for a regulation


Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


the type of establishment: breeding establishment, 
pet shop or
 shelter
;














(c)


the type of establishment: breeding establishment, 
selling establishment
 shelter 
or foster home;











Amendment 107


Proposal for a regulation


Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point e








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(e)


the maximum number of 
animals
 which can be kept in the establishment;












(e)




the capacity of the establishment expressed as
 the maximum number of 
dogs and cats
 which can be kept in the establishment
.











Amendment 108


Proposal for a regulation


Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Operators shall notify the competent authority of:






 










(a)






any changes concerning the information referred to in paragraph 1;










 










(b)






any cessation of activity and also specifying a deadline by which the activity must be closed, which should be no later than one month after the cessation, and also providing information on the fate of the animals;










 




Without prejudice to any additional information required under this Article, operators are not required to notify again the information already submitted in accordance with point (b) of Article 84(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429.






 




The competent authority shall maintain a register of establishments and may use for this purpose the register provided for in point (a) of Article 101(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429.







Amendment 109


Proposal for a regulation


Article 7 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 7a






 




Approval of breeding establishments






 





1.
   
Operators of breeding establishments shall only place dogs or cats on the market after approval of their establishment by the competent authority.







 





2.
   
The competent authority shall perform on-site inspections to verify that the establishment meets the requirements of this Regulation. Member States may allow such inspections to be carried out remotely provided that the means of distance communication used provide sufficient evidence for the competent authority to perform reliable inspections. The competent authority shall only grant a certificate of approval to a breeding establishment that meets the requirements of this Regulation.







 





3.
   
The competent authorities shall maintain a list of the approved breeding establishments and make it publicly available.








Amendment 110


Proposal for a regulation


Article 8 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   
When
 operators 
and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters place on the market or supply dogs or cats for purposes of keeping them as pet animals, they
 shall provide to the acquirer of 
pet the
 information necessary to enable him or her to ensure the welfare of the 
animal,
 including information on responsible ownership.




1.   Operators shall provide to the acquirer of 
a dog or cat written
 information necessary to enable him or her to ensure the welfare of the 
dog or cat
 including information on responsible ownership 
and on the specific needs of the dog or cat in terms of feeding, caring, health, housing and behavioural needs, as well as information on its health, including vaccination status
.






Amendment 111


Proposal for a regulation


Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   When 
the supplying
 of dogs and cats 
is advertised
 via online 
means, the listing
 shall 
display
, in clearly visible and bold characters
, the following warning
:




2.   When 
operators and the natural or legal persons advertise the placing on the market
 of dogs and cats
,
 via online 
platforms at least the following warning
 shall 
be displayed
, in clearly visible and bold characters:






Amendment 288


Proposal for a regulation


Article 8 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   When the supplying of dogs and cats is advertised via online means, the listing shall display, in clearly visible and bold characters, the following warning:




2.   When the supplying of dogs and cats is advertised via online means, the listing shall display, in clearly visible and bold characters, the following warning:





‘An animal is not a toy. Buying or adopting an animal is a life-changing decision. As an animal owner, you are obliged to ensure 
that all the needs for
 its health and well-being are met at all times.’


‘An animal is not a toy. Buying or adopting an animal is a life-changing decision. As an animal owner, you are obliged to ensure its health and well-being 
needs
 are met at all times. 
Taking care of an animal requires financial resources. It is forbidden to abandon the animal once it is in your care.’







Amendment 113


Proposal for a regulation


Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Animal caretakers shall have the following competences as regards the dogs and cats they are handling:




1.   Animal caretakers
, with the exception of supervised volunteers and interns,
 shall have the following competences as regards the dogs and cats they are handling:






Amendment 114


Proposal for a regulation


Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


ability to recognise their expressions including any sign of suffering and to identify the appropriate mitigating measures to be taken in such cases;












(b)


ability to recognise their expressions including any sign of suffering and to identify 
and take
 the appropriate mitigating measures to be taken in such cases;









Amendment 115


Proposal for a regulation


Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to minimize any risks to the welfare of the animals;












(c)


ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to minimize any risks to the welfare of the animals
, preventing suffering;











Amendment 116


Proposal for a regulation


Article 10 – title








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







Animal
 welfare visits




Advisory
 welfare visits





Amendment 117


Proposal for a regulation


Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Operators 
and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall:




1.   Operators shall:






Amendment 277


Proposal for a regulation


Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


ensure that the establishments under their responsibility receive, at least once a year, 
a
 visit by 
a
 veterinarian, for the purpose of advising the operator or the natural or legal person responsible for the shelter on measures to address 
any risk factor
 for animal welfare;












(a)


ensure that 
by... [1 year after the date of application of this Regulation] or within the first year from the date of the notification of a new establishment,
 the establishments under their responsibility receive, at least once a year, 
an unannounced
 visit by 
an official
 veterinarian
, hired by the competent authority
, for the purpose of 
identifying and assessing any risk factor for animal welfare,
 advising the operator or the natural or legal person responsible for the shelter on measures to address 
risks
 for animal welfare
, health and the environment and, if the findings indicate severe risk factors, a report to the competent authority in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625 and a follow-up visit within two months
;









Amendment 119


Proposal for a regulation


Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)




record
 the findings of the visit of the veterinarian referred to in point (a) and their follow up actions and keep those records for at least 
6
 years, 
making
 them available to the competent authorities upon request.












(b)




keep the records of
 the findings of the visit of the veterinarian referred to in point (a) and 
of
 their follow up actions and keep those records for at least 
5
 years, 
from the day of the visit, and shall make
 them available to the competent authorities 
and visiting veterinarian
 upon request.









Amendment 120


Proposal for a regulation


Article 10 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Article to lay down minimum criteria to 
be assessed
 during 
animal
 welfare visits.




2.   
By [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation]
 the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Article to lay down minimum criteria to 
identify and assess the risk factors by the veterinarian
 during 
the advisory
 welfare visits
, including on follow-up actions
.






Amendment 121


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Operators 
and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall ensure that dogs 
and
 cats are fed in accordance with the requirements laid down in point 1 of Annex I 
and may, based on the written advice of a veterinarian or an animal nutrition expert, adjust the feeding frequencies provided for in point 1 of Annex I
.




1.   Operators shall ensure that dogs 
or
 cats are fed in accordance with the requirements laid down in point 1 of Annex I.






Amendment 122


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   Operators 
and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall ensure that dogs 
and
 cats are adequately fed and hydrated by supplying:




2.   Operators shall ensure that dogs 
or
 cats are adequately fed and hydrated by supplying:






Amendment 123


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)




potable
 water, ad libitum;












(a)




clean and fresh
 water, ad libitum;









Amendment 124


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


feed in sufficient quantity and quality to meet the physiological, nutritional and metabolic needs and satiety of the dogs and cats, as part of a diet adapted to the age, breed, category, activity level, and health status of the dogs and cats;












(b)


feed in sufficient quantity and quality to meet the physiological, nutritional and metabolic needs and satiety of the dogs and cats, as part of a diet adapted to the age, breed, category, activity level, and health status of the dogs and cats 
or cats, with the overall objective of achieving and maintaining good health
;









Amendment 125


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 – paragraph 3 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   Operators and 
natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall ensure that feeding and drinking facilities are constructed and installed in such a way as to:




3.   Operators and 
caretakers
 shall ensure that feeding and drinking facilities are 
kept clean and
 constructed and installed in such a way as to:






Amendment 126


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


provide equal access to all dogs and cats
, thus minimizing competition between them, avoiding agonistic behaviour, in particular where dogs and cats do not have ad libitum access to feed
;












(a)


provide equal access to all dogs and cats;









Amendment 127


Proposal for a regulation


Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





3a.
   
Where advised in writing by a veterinarian to do so, the operators may adjust the feeding and watering frequencies. The operators shall keep a record of the advice for its entire duration as advised by the veterinarian.








Amendment 128


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Operators shall ensure that dogs and cats are provided with housing in accordance with point 2 of Annex I.




1.   
Except of natural or legal person responsible for shelters,
 operators shall ensure that dogs and cats are provided with housing in accordance with point 2 of Annex I.






Amendment 129


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 2 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   Operators 
and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall ensure that:




2.   Operators shall ensure that:






Amendment 130


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)




where animals are kept
 in breeding establishments 
or pet shops, air circulation, dust levels
, temperature, relative air humidity and gas concentrations are 
kept within limits which are
 not harmful to dogs 
and
 cats and that ventilation is sufficient to avoid overheating 
and, where necessary, in combination with heating systems, to remove excessive moisture
;












(c)


in breeding establishments 
and selling establishments where dogs and cats are kept indoors
, temperature, relative air humidity and gas concentrations are not harmful to dogs 
or
 cats and that ventilation is sufficient to avoid overheating;









Amendment 131


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


dogs and cats have enough space to be able to move around freely and to express species-specific behaviour according to their needs
, with sufficient space for enrichment material and structures, a possibility for animals to socialise and withdraw, and clean resting places
;












(d)


dogs and cats have enough space to be able to move around freely and to express species-specific behaviour according to their needs;









Amendment 132


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







Keeping
 dogs or cats in containers 
shall be prohibited
.




Operators shall not keep
 dogs or cats in containers.





Amendment 289


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Keeping or selling dogs or cats in pet shops shall be prohibited.







Amendment 133


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Containers may only be used for the transport 
and temporary
 isolation of individual dogs 
and cats
 provided that stress 
due to extreme temperatures
 is avoided.




By way of derogation,
 containers may only be used for the transport
, short term
 isolation of individual dogs 
or cats and during the participation in shows, exhibitions and competitions, for puppies or kittens with reduced thermoregulation capacity or puppies or kittens together with their mothers,
 provided that stress 
is minimised and suffering
 is avoided 
and the dogs and cats are able to stand and lie down in a natural position
.





Amendment 134


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






4.   Keeping dogs exclusively indoors shall be prohibited. Dogs kept indoors shall have daily access to an outdoor area that allows exercise and socialisation. In addition, when dogs are kept in kennels, operators shall design and construct individual enclosures to allow dogs to have free access to a confined outdoor space and an indoor space or an individual hut.




4.   Keeping dogs exclusively indoors shall be prohibited. Dogs kept indoors shall have daily access to an outdoor area that allows exercise
, exploration
 and socialisation. In addition, when dogs are kept in kennels, operators shall design and construct individual enclosures to allow dogs to have free access to a confined outdoor space and an indoor space or an individual hut.






Amendment 135


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





6a.
   
Operators of breeding and selling establishments shall use, where necessary, heating or cooling systems to maintain good air quality, an appropriate temperature in indoor enclosures at their establishments, and remove excessive moisture.








Amendment 136


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 7








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






7.   Operators shall ensure that dogs 
and cats have access to
 natural light 
at all times.
 Where needed, due to the climatic conditions and geographic position of a Member State, 
operators shall provide
 artificial 
lighting
.




7.   Operators shall ensure that dogs 
or cats are exposed to light, and are able to stay in the dark for sufficient and uninterrupted periods in order to maintain a normal circadian rhythm.







 




For the purposes of the first subparagraph, ‘light’ means
 natural light
, complemented,
 where needed, due to the climatic conditions and geographic position of a Member State, 
by
 artificial 
light
.





Amendment 137


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 8








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








8.
   
This Article applies from [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].







deleted







Amendment 138


Proposal for a regulation


Article 12 – paragraph 8 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





8a.
   
Paragraph 4 shall not apply to breeding establishments where livestock guardian dogs are kept during the periods when such dogs are being trained for herding purposes.








Amendment 139


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








1.
   
Operators shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs and cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex 1.







deleted







Amendment 140


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   Operators and 
natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall ensure that:




2.   Operators and 
caretakers
 shall ensure that:






Amendment 141


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


dogs 
and
 cats under their responsibility are inspected by animal caretakers at least once a day;












(a)


dogs 
or
 cats under their responsibility are inspected by animal caretakers at least once a day 
and vulnerable dogs and cats, such as newborns, ill or injured dogs and cats, and peri-partum bitches and queens, are inspected more frequently
;









Amendment 142


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


dogs or cats with signs of disease, sickness, injury or otherwise compromised welfare are transferred, where required, without undue delay to a separate area, are treated by a veterinarian, where appropriate, and kept there until they are fully recovered
, or alternatively euthanised without undue delay
;












(b)


dogs or cats with signs of disease, sickness, injury or otherwise compromised welfare are transferred, where required, without undue delay to a separate area, are treated by a veterinarian, where appropriate, and kept there until they are fully recovered;









Amendment 143


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)




the
 euthanasia 
of a dog or a cat is only performed
 by a veterinarian
.














(c)




where, in cases referred to in point (b), recovery is not achievable and the dogs or cats experience severe pain or suffering that cannot be alleviated and keeping them alive is contrary to the rules of their well-being
 euthanasia 
may be only carried out
 by a veterinarian 
and with the prior consent of the operator











Amendment 144


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


measures 
including veterinary medication
 are in place to prevent and control external and internal parasites, including preventive veterinary treatments to prevent common diseases to which dogs or cats are likely to be exposed with due regard to the epidemiological situation;












(d)


measures are in place to prevent and control external and internal parasites, including preventive veterinary treatments 
such as vaccination,
 to prevent common diseases to which dogs or cats are likely to be exposed with due regard to the epidemiological situation;









Amendment 145


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(e)


enrichment materials do not present any risk of 
injury or
 biological or chemical contamination 
or any other health risk
.












(e)


enrichment materials do not present any risk of biological or chemical contamination.









Amendment 146


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ea)






if available, relevant health related information shall be provided to the acquirer of a dog or a cat, including information on vaccination, allergies, health conditions and on responsible ownership in accordance with Article 8(1).










 




Point (a) shall not apply to breeding establishments where livestock guardian dogs are kept during the periods when such dogs are used for herding or training purposes.







Amendment 147


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2a.
   
The euthanasia of a dog or a cat in animal shelters as a population management solution is prohibited.








Amendment 148


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(eb)






health care for animals is aligned with a ‘One Health’ approach, such as the prudent use of antibiotics to avoid anti-microbial resistance (AMR).











Amendment 149


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Operators shall ensure that:


Operators 
responsible for breeding establishments and their caretakers
 shall ensure that:





Amendment 150


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point –a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(–a)






measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs or cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex I;











Amendment 151


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


bitches 
and
 queens are only bred if they have a minimum age in accordance with Annex I 
points 3.1 and 3.2
, their skeletal growth is completed, and they 
are free from
 disease or physical conditions which could negatively impact their pregnancy and welfare;












(a)


bitches 
or
 queens are only bred if they have a minimum age in accordance with 
point 3 of
 Annex I, their skeletal growth is completed, and they 
have no diagnosed
 disease
, clinical sign of diseases
 or physical conditions which could negatively impact their pregnancy and welfare;









Amendment 152


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)


litter-giving pregnancies of bitches 
and
 queens follows a maximum frequency;












(b)


litter-giving pregnancies of bitches 
or
 queens follows a maximum frequency 
in accordance with point 3 of Annex I
; 
;











Amendment 153


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(d)






any bitch aged 8 years or more and any queen aged 6 years or more shall, before being used for breeding, undergo a physical examination by a veterinarian, to confirm in writing that her pregnancy will not pose any risk to her welfare, including her health.










deleted







Amendment 154


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(e)




adult female
 dogs and cats which are no longer used for reproduction, including as a result of the provisions of this Regulation, are not killed or abandoned. 
Operators shall continue to ensure the welfare of those animals in accordance with Regulation.














(e)


dogs and cats which are no longer used for reproduction, including as a result of the provisions of this Regulation, are 
either kept or sold, donated or rehomed,
 not killed or abandoned.









Amendment 155


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







The operator shall keep the written confirmation referred to in point (d) for a period of at least 3 years after the death of the bitch or the queen.






deleted







Amendment 156


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




When operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters possess results of health tests of a dog or a cat or genetic reports and diagnoses of sire or dam of the pet animal in question, they shall share this information with the animal´s acquirer.







Amendment 157


Proposal for a regulation


Article 13 – paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








4.
   
This Article shall apply from [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].







deleted







Amendment 158


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Operators 
and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters
 shall ensure that measures are taken to meet the behavioural needs of cats 
and
 dogs in accordance with point 4 of Annex I.




1.   Operators shall ensure that measures are taken to meet the behavioural needs of cats 
or
 dogs in accordance with point 4 of Annex I.






Amendment 159


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 – paragraph 2 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   Keeping dogs and cats in areas restraining their natural movements shall be prohibited, except for performing the following procedures or treatments:




2.   Keeping dogs and cats in areas restraining their natural movements shall be prohibited, except 
in case of Article 12(3), second subparagraph, and
 for performing the following procedures or treatments:






Amendment 160


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


physical examinations
, including identification of the animals
;












(a)


physical examinations;









Amendment 161


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)




marking animals for
 identification 
purposes
;












(b)




individual
 identification 
of dogs and cats and reading the identification information
;









Amendment 164


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 – paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   Tethering 
within the premises of the establishment for more than 1 hour
 shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.




3.   Tethering shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.






Amendment 165


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





5a.
   
Operators shall ensure that enrichment is provided and accessible to all dogs or cats, creating a stimulating environment, enabling species-specific behaviour and reducing their frustration.








Amendment 166


Proposal for a regulation


Article 14 – paragraph 5 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





5b.
   
Member States may grant derogations from paragraph 3 for dogs intended for use in military, police and customs services that are kept in breeding or selling establishments.








Amendment 167


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, partial or complete digit amputation, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited unless they are performed 
due to a
 medical indication with the sole purpose of improving the health of dogs 
and cats
. In such case, the procedure shall only be performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.




1.   Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, 
claw removal or other
 partial or complete digit amputation, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited unless they are performed 
upon
 medical indication
, which may include prophylactic, diagnostic, and/or treatment reasons,
 with the sole purpose of 
, preserving,
 improving the health of dogs 
or cats or preventing injury
. In such case, the procedure shall only be performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.






Amendment 168


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1a.
   
The medical indication for the mutilation and details of procedure to be carried out, shall be documented by a veterinarian. This document shall be retained by the operator until the dog or cat, along with this document, are transferred to another establishment or owner. The operator of the establishment responsible for the dog or cat when the mutilation was performed by the veterinarian shall retain a copy of the document for three years.







 




By way of derogation, Member States may allow ear cropping by notching or tipping cat ears in the context of marking stray cats when neutered under trap-neuter programmes.







Amendment 169


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   
Male and female
 neutering 
shall be permitted only if
 performed by a veterinarian 
under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia
.




2.   
Operators shall ensure that
 neutering 
is only
 performed 
under anesthesia and prolongued analgesia
 by a veterinarian
.







 




Veterinarians may consider non-surgical sterilisation to neutering, whenever appropriate
.





Amendment 170


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   The following handling practices shall be prohibited:




3.   The following handling practices 
that cause pain or suffering
 shall be prohibited:






Amendment 171


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(d)


prolonged 
use
 of muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.












(d)


prolonged 
using
 of muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.









Amendment 172


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(e)


lifting dogs or cats by the limbs, the head, the tail 
and
 the hair.












(e)


lifting dogs or cats by the limbs, the head, the tail
, ears, skin or
 the hair.









Amendment 173


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ea)






using prong collars;











Amendment 174


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(eb)






using choke collars without safety top;











Amendment 175


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





3a.
   
Member States may grant derogations from paragraph 3 for dogs intended for use in military, police or customs services.








Amendment 176


Proposal for a regulation


Article 15 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 15a






 




Aesthetic shows, exhibitions and competitions






 





1.
   
Operators of breeding or selling establishments shall not use in aesthetic shows, exhibitions and competitions of dogs and cats, dogs or cats with excessive conformational traits or dogs or cats which have been mutilated in such a way that results in an alteration of physical characteristics.







 





2.
   
Organisers of aesthetic shows, exhibitions and competitions of dogs and cats shall exclude from such shows, exhibitions and competitions dogs and cats which have excessive conformational traits or dogs or cats which have been mutilated in such a way that results in an alteration of physical characteristics.








Amendment 177


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   
From [3 years from the date of entry into force],
 all dogs and cats kept in establishments 
for supply in the Union, including adult
 dogs and cats 
kept in breeding establishments, dogs and cats kept in shelters, and dogs and cats supplied by natural persons,
 shall be 
marked for identification
 by means of a subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II
. Operators of establishments shall ensure that dogs and cats born in their establishments are marked for identification by the date of their supply in the Union or at the latest within 3 months after the birth of the animal
. The implantation of the transponder shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian.




1.   All dogs and cats kept in establishments 
and all
 dogs and cats 
placed on the market
 shall be 
individually identified
 by means of a subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II. The implantation of the transponder shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian. 
Where a veterinarian considers that the implantation of a microchip could significantly compromise the dog’s or cat’s health, he/she may delay the microchip implantation temporarily until the animal’s health concerns can be suitably addressed. In case a dog or a cat is experiencing significant adverse reactions after the implantation of the microchip, the veterinary shall take all the necessary actions to ensure the dog’s or cat’s health, including removal of the microchip.








Amendment 178


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1a.
   
Operators of establishments shall ensure that dogs and cats born in their establishments are individually identified within 3 months after their birth and in any event before the date of their placing on the market.








Amendment 179


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 1 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1b.
   
Operators of selling establishments, shelters, and those responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated dogs and cats that enter their establishments or come under their responsibility shall ensure that dogs and cats are individually identified within 30 days after their arrival at the establishment and in any event before the date of their placing on the market.








Amendment 180


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 1 c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1c.
   
Natural or legal persons, other than operators, placing dogs or cats on the market shall ensure that they are individually identified before the date of their placing on the market.








Amendment 181


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 1 d (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1d.
   
Dogs and cats which have been individually identified by means of an injectable transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Union or national law before [the date of application of this Regulation], shall be considered compliant with the requirements in this paragraph, provided that the microchip is readable.








Amendment 313


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 1 e (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





1e.
   
From... [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], all dogs kept shall be individually identified in accordance with paragraph 1.







 




From... [10 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], all cats kept shall be individually identified in accordance with paragraph 1.







Amendment 182


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   
From [3 years from the date of entry into force]
, 
dogs and cats identified
 in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be registered by 
the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of
 the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. For dogs and cats kept in 
breeding
 establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the 
owner
 of the 
breeding
 establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For 
dogs and cats kept in shelters, the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible of the shelter. For
 natural persons 
intending to supply
 a dog or a cat 
in the Union
, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. 
Any subsequent owner of, or responsible for
, the dog or the cat, shall ensure that 
the
 change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19.




2.   
Within two working days after their identification
, in accordance with paragraph 1
, the dogs and cats
 shall be registered by the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. 
Member States may allow the registration by other persons than veterinarians, provided that they have measures in place to ensure the accuracy of information inserted in the database.
 For dogs and cats kept in establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the 
operator
 of the establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For natural persons 
placing
 a dog or a cat 
on the market
, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. 
In case of transfer of ownership or responsibility, the natural or legal person placing
, the dog or the cat 
on the market
, shall ensure that 
any
 change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19
, within two weeks from the date of change of ownership or responsibility, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Member State responsible
.






Amendment 183


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2a.
   
In the case of a death of a dog or a cat kept in an establishment, the operator shall ensure that the death is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Member State responsible for that database.








Amendment 184


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 2 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2b.
   
Member States may grant derogations from paragraph 2 and 2a for military, police and customs dogs that are kept in establishments.








Amendment 185


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







From [3 years from the date of entry into force],
 before 
supplying
 a dog or a cat 
in the Union, the supplier
 shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:


Before 
placing
 a dog or a cat 
on the market the operators or natural or legal persons placing the dog or cat on the market
 shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:





Amendment 186


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


proof of the identification and registration of 
the animal
 in compliance with paragraphs 1 and 2;












(a)


proof of the identification and registration of 
dog or cat
 in compliance with paragraphs 1 and 2 
and a weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6
;









Amendment 187


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of 
animals supplied
 through the system referred to in paragraph 7.


Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of 
dogs or cats placed on the market
 through the system referred to in paragraph 7.





Amendment 188


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







From [5 years from the date of entry into force],
 providers of online platforms shall ensure that their online interface is designed and organised in such a way that 
allows the suppliers of dogs and cats
 to comply with their obligations under paragraph 3, in line with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, and shall inform acquirers, in a visible manner, of the possibility to verify the identification and registration of the 
animal
 through a weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6.


Providers of online platforms shall ensure that their online interface is designed and organised in such a way that 
facilitates the operators or other natural or legal persons placing dogs or cats on the market
 to comply with their obligations under paragraph 3, 
and Article 8 paragraph 2
 in line with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, and shall inform acquirers, in a visible manner, of the possibility to verify the identification and registration of the 
dog or cat
 through a weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6.





Amendment 189


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The 
supplier of dogs and cats
 shall be the 
sole
 responsible for the accuracy of the information provided through the interface of the online platform. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as imposing a general monitoring obligation on the provider of the online platform within the meaning of Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065.


The 
natural or legal person placing dogs or cats on the market
 shall be the 
solely
 responsible for the accuracy of the information provided through the interface of the online platform. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as imposing a general monitoring obligation on the provider of the online platform within the meaning of Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065.





Amendment 190


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








5.
   
The Commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the information to be provided by suppliers as proof of identification and registration of the animal in accordance with paragraph 3(a), both in cases where the dogs and cats are offered through online platforms and by other means. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.







deleted







Amendment 191


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 6 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






6.   
From [3 years from the date of entry into force],
 the Commission shall ensure that 
a
 system performing automated checks of the authenticity of the identification and registration of dogs or cats 
supplied
, using the database referred to in Article 19, is publicly available free of charge. The Commission may entrust the development, maintenance and operation of this system to an independent entity. The system shall meet the following criteria:




6.   The Commission shall ensure that 
an online
 system performing automated checks of the authenticity of the identification and registration of dogs or cats 
placed on the market
, using the database referred to in Article 19, is publicly available free of charge. The Commission may entrust the development, maintenance and operation of this system to an independent entity 
following a public selection process, pursuant to the relevant provisions of Title VII of Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046
. The system shall meet the following criteria:






Amendment 192


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment







By the [3 years from the date of entry into force],
 the Commission shall adopt implementing acts 
specifying the following aspects of the system referred to in paragraph 6
:


The Commission shall adopt implementing acts 
laying down
:





Amendment 193


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(a)






based on the content of the databases referred to in Article 19(3), point a, the exact information to be provided by natural and legal persons placing dogs or cats on the market, as proof of identification and registration of the dogs and cats in accordance with point (a) of paragraph 3, both in cases where the dogs and cats are offered through online platforms and by other means;











Amendment 194


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point a – indent 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 








—




the categories of personal data that are made available to the verifying person during the verification of the identification and registration, that shall be limited to those strictly needed to enable such verification.











Amendment 195


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(b)






the following aspects of the system referred to in paragraph 6:










 








—




the key functionalities of the system;











Amendment 196


Proposal for a regulation


Article 17 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




The implementing acts referred to in point (a) shall be adopted by [the date of application of this Regulation] and the implementing act referred to in point (b) shall be adopted by [3 years from date of entry into force of this Regulation]







Amendment 197


Proposal for a regulation


Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(aa)






ensuring that veterinarians and other relevant professionals receive training on best practices in animal welfare, including on the detection and reporting of welfare violations including painful practices as set out in Article 15, in line with One Health principles.











Amendment 198


Proposal for a regulation


Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ab)






ensuring that operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds, animal caretakers and veterinarians receive adequate and regular training and certificates for the completion of the training courses referred to in point (a);











Amendment 199


Proposal for a regulation


Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ac)






ensuring that shelter medicine courses, including those with a focus on herd health, are available for veterinarians;











Amendment 200


Proposal for a regulation


Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a d (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ad)






ensuring that trainers and handlers of dogs intended for military, police and customs services receive regular training within and preferably across Member States in order to improve their skills especially on operant conditioning and positive reinforcement, on behavioural science and welfare principles, and on stress management for both dogs and handlers;











Amendment 201


Proposal for a regulation


Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(ba)






facilitating collaboration between competent authorities, veterinary associations, and educational institutions to develop and promote high-quality, long term science-based training programmes for animal caretakers and veterinary professionals, increasing the cooperation between relevant agencies and the synergies between the information campaigns.











Amendment 202


Proposal for a regulation


Article 18 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 18a






 




National information campaigns on the protection of stray animals and legislation concerning the protection of stray animals






 





1.
   
Member States are encouraged to initiate and implement national information campaigns on current legislation concerning the protection and welfare of dogs and cats. These campaigns must be aimed both at animal owners and at the general public, in order to raise awareness about the legal obligations and best practices in caring for animals.







 





2.
   
Information campaigns may be conducted by the competent authorities in collaboration with animal protection organisations, veterinarians and other relevant entities. The information communicated shall include:







 










(a)






the legal obligations of keepers of pet animals;










 










(b)






the responsibilities and actions of local authorities in managing strays, as well as the actions that they are to take to prevent abandonment;










 










(c)






the steps to be taken if a person finds a lost or abandoned animal, including contacting veterinary services, animal shelters or the local police;










 










(d)






a statement of the importance of responsible adoption and neutering to reduce the stray animal population.










 





3.
   
Member States may provide national or regional funding for these campaigns and may encourage the participation of mass media and educational establishments with a view to disseminating the information further.







 





4.
   
The Commission shall encourage the exchange of best practices between Member States.








Amendment 203


Proposal for a regulation


Article 18 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 18b






 




Measures to prevent abandonment and promote the neutering of dogs and cats






 





1.
   
Member States shall be encouraged to adopt concrete measures to prevent the abandonment of dogs and cats, including through public education, by raising awareness about responsible ownership and through the effective enforcement of existing legislation.







 





2.
   
To reduce the number of strays, Member States shall be encouraged to identify and use national and private sources of funding for:







 










(a)






free or subsidised neutering campaigns for stray dogs and cats and for pet animals belonging to low-income people or animal protection organisations;










 










(b)






programmes for the registration and identification of pet animals, including by means of microchipping, to facilitate adoption and the return of lost animals to their owners and prevent abandonment;










 










(c)






actions to raise awareness among and educate the population about the responsibility of keeping a pet animal and the negative effects of abandonment on animal welfare and on communities.










 





3.
   
Member States may work with non-governmental organisations, veterinary clinics and local authorities to implement the measures referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and for the purpose of facilitating access to neutering and identification programmes.








Amendment 204


Proposal for a regulation


Article 19 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   
From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation],
 competent authorities shall establish and maintain 
a database for the registration of microchipped
 dogs and cats
.






1.   
The
 competent authorities shall establish and maintain 
databases for
 dogs and cats 
identified and registered in accordance with Article 17 and Article 21(4)








Amendment 205


Proposal for a regulation


Article 19 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   
From [5 years from date of entry into force of this Regulation],
 Member States shall ensure that their databases as referred to in paragraph 1 
are interoperable
 with the 
same databases of other Member States
 so that the identification of a dog or a cat can be authenticated and traced across the Union.




2.   Member States shall ensure that their databases as referred to in paragraph 1 
comply
 with the 
requirements laid down by the implementing act referred to in point (b) of paragraph 3 to ensure their interoperability
 so that the identification of a dog or a cat can be authenticated and traced across the Union.






Amendment 206


Proposal for a regulation


Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2a.
   
The Commission shall establish and maintain an index database containing the identification numbers of the microchips of the dogs and cats and the national databases where the identification details are stored, without accessing personal data. The Commission may entrust the development, maintenance and operation of this index database to an independent entity, following a public selection process, pursuant to the relevant provisions of [ Title VII of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2024/2509.








Amendment 316


Proposal for a regulation


Article 19 – paragraph 2 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2b.
   
The Commission and the competent authorities of Member States shall co-operate to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of animal shelter establishments across the Union, ensuring transparency and accountability in the adherence to animal welfare law.








Amendment 207


Proposal for a regulation


Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(b)




their
 interoperability between Member States;












(b)




the
 interoperability between Member States 
databases and the index database
;









Amendment 208


Proposal for a regulation


Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(fa)






The interconnection between the Member States databases referred to in paragraph 1 and any other relevant database, including the Information Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC).











Amendment 209


Proposal for a regulation


Article 20 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 20a






 




National information campaigns concerning stray animal legislation and protection






 





1.
   
The Member States are encouraged, in collaboration with the competent authorities, to initiate and implement national information campaigns concerning existing legislation on the protection and welfare of dogs and cats. These campaigns should be targeted at both animal owners and the general public in order to raise awareness of legal obligations and good practices in relation to animal care.







 





2.
   
Information campaigns can be run by the competent authorities in collaboration with animal protection organisations, veterinarians and other relevant entities. The information provided must include:







 










(a)






The legal obligations of pet owners;










 










(b)






The responsibilities and actions of local authorities in managing stray animals, and actions to prevent abandonment;










 










(c)






Recommended steps if a person finds a lost or abandoned animal, including contacting veterinary services, animal shelters or the local police;










 










(d)






The importance of responsible adoption and neutering to reduce the population of stray animals.










 





3.
   
The Member States can provide national or regional funding for these campaigns and can encourage the mass media and educational institutions to participate with a view to better dissemination of information.







 





4.
   
The European Commission shall encourage the sharing of good practices between the Member States.








Amendment 210


Proposal for a regulation


Article 20 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 20b






 




Measures to prevent abandonment and promote the neutering of dogs and cats






 





1.
   
The Member States are encouraged, in collaboration with the competent authorities, to adopt concrete measures to prevent abandonment of dogs and cats, including by educating the public, making owners responsible and enforcing existing legislation effectively.







 





2.
   
To reduce the number of stray animals, the Member States are encouraged to identify and use national and private financing sources for:







 










(a)






Free or subsidised neutering campaigns for stray dogs and cats and pets of persons on low incomes or animal protection organisations;










 










(b)






Programmes to register and identify pets, including by microchipping, to facilitate adoption and the return of lost animals to owners and to prevent abandonment;










 










(c)






Actions to raise awareness and educate the public with regard to the responsibility of owning a pet and the adverse effects of abandonment on animal welfare and the community.










 





3.
   
The Member States can work together with non-governmental organisations, veterinary clinics and local authorities to implement these measures and facilitate public access to neutering and identification programmes.








Amendment 211


Proposal for a regulation


Article 20 c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Article 20c






 




Data protection






 





1.
   
The competent authorities of the Member States shall be controllers within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 in relation to the processing of personal data collected under Article 7, Article 7a and Article 19(1) of this Regulation.







 




The Commission shall be a controller within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 in relation to the processing of personal data collected under Article 17(6) and the second subparagraph of Article 21(4) of this Regulation.






 




It shall be prohibited for any person having access to the personal data referred to in the first and second sub-paragraphs to divulge any personal data, the knowledge of which was acquired in the exercise of their duties or otherwise incidentally to such exercise. Member States and the Commission shall take all appropriate measures to address infringements of that prohibition.






 




The personal data collected under the first and second sub-paragraphs shall not be used for other purposes than official control of the compliance with the welfare and traceability requirements under this regulation and detection of fraudulent practices with a view to the adoption of control measures.






 





2.
   
That personal data referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be retained for the following periods:







 










(a)






in the case of Article 7 and Article 7a, 10 years after the date of cessation of the activity of the establishment;










 










(b)






in the case of Article 19(1), 20 years after the first registration of the dog or cat in the database referred to in that Article or 5 years after the recording of the death of the dog or cat in that database;










 










(c)






in the case of the second subparagraph of Article 21(4a), 5 years after the date of pre-notification.











Amendment 212


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   
From [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation],
 dogs and cats may only be entered into the Union for placing on the 
Union
 market 
if they have been kept in compliance with any of
 the following:




1.   Dogs and cats may only be entered into the Union for placing on the market 
provided that
 the following 
conditions are met
:






Amendment 213


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)




Chapters II of this Regulation;














(a)




they have been breed and kept in compliance with any of the following:











Amendment 214


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(i)






Chapter II of this Regulation;











Amendment 215


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(b)




conditions recognised by the Union to be equivalent to those set out by this Regulation; or














(ii)




conditions recognised by the Union 
in accordance with Article 129 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625
 to be equivalent to those set out by 
Chapter II of
 this Regulation; or









Amendment 216


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(c)




where applicable, requirements contained in a specific agreement between the Union and the exporting country














(iii)




where applicable, requirements contained in a specific agreement between the Union and the exporting country
.











Amendment 217


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








2.
   
From [5 years from date of entry into force of this Regulation], dogs and cats may only be entered into the Union for placing on the market or supply provided that
 they come from a third country or territory and an establishment listed in accordance with Articles 126 and 127 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.









(b)


they come from a third country or territory and an establishment listed in accordance with Articles 126 and 127 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.









Amendment 218


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








3.
   
From [date of entry into force of this Regulation + 5 years],
 the official certificate accompanying dogs and cats entering into the Union from third countries and territories shall contain an attestation certifying compliance with 
paragraphs 1 and confirming that the dogs and cats originate from an establishment listed in accordance with
 paragraph 
2
.






2.
   The official certificate 
referred to in Article 126(2)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/625
 accompanying dogs and cats entering into the Union from third countries and territories 
to be placed on the Union market,
 shall contain an attestation certifying compliance with paragraph 
1 of this Article
.






Amendment 219


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








4.
   Without prejudice to Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 and Article 74(1) of Regulation (EU) 2020/692 (11), dogs and cats entering into the Union shall be identified with a microchip 
as
 referred to in Article 
17(1) and allowing for traceability
.






3
.   Without prejudice to Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 and Article 74(1) of Regulation (EU) 2020/692 (11), dogs and cats entering into the Union 
to be placed on the Union market,
 shall be identified 
before their entry by a veterinarian
 with a microchip
. compliant with Annex II. The importer shall ensure the registration of dogs and cats by a veterinarian into a national database,
 referred to in Article 
19 within two working days after their entry into the Union
. 
Member States may allow the registration by other persons than veterinarians, provided that they have measures in place to ensure the accuracy of information inserted in the database.












Amendment 306


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





In case the dogs or cats entering into the Union are not yet registered in a Member State database as referred to in Article 19(1), 
once they arrive at their place of destination,
 the owner or person responsible for the animal shall 
ensure their registration into one of the
 Member States 
databases within 48 hours of arrival
.


In case the dogs or cats entering into the Union are not yet registered in a Member State database as referred to in Article 19(1), 
they shall be registered in the database of the Member State of entry by a veterinarian at the Union border. The registration shall be made in the name of
 the owner or person responsible for the animal 
and it
 shall 
record the establishment of origin listed in accordance with paragraph 2.
 Member States 
may allow the registration by persons other than veterinarians, provided that they have measures in place to ensure the accuracy of information inserted in the database
.





Amendment 221


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 4 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





4a.
   
The entry of dogs and cats into the Union under a non-commercial movement, as defined in point 14 of Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, shall be pre-notified by their owners into an online Union pet travellers’ database at least five working days before the crossing of the Union border, except in the following cases:







 










(a)






dogs or cats entering into the Union directly from third countries listed in accordance with Article 13(1) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013;










 










(b)






dogs or cats registered in a Member State database referred to in Article 19(1). The owner shall pre-notify the identity of the dog or cat and where relevant the identity of the authorised person travelling with that dog or cat, the identification number of the microchip of the dog or cat, its main destination in the Union, and where relevant the planned date and place of exit from the Union. Where the dog or cat stays more than four months in the Union, the owner shall ensure its registration in the database of the Member State of residence within five working days after the expiry of that fourth month.










 




The Commission shall establish and maintain the Union pet travellers’ database referred to in the second subparagraph, and may entrust the development, maintenance and operation of this database to an independent entity, following a public selection process, pursuant to the relevant provisions of Title VII of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046. Access to this database shall be restricted to Member States’ competent authorities.







Amendment 222


Proposal for a regulation


Article 21 – paragraph 5








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








5.
   
The Commission is empowered, by means of implementing acts, to establish a procedure for the recognition by the Union of equivalent conditions under point paragraph 1 point (b). Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.







deleted







Amendment 223


Proposal for a regulation


Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 amending the Annexes to this Regulation to take into account of scientific and technical progress, including, when relevant, scientific opinions of 
EFSA
, and of social, economic and environmental impacts, as regards:


The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 amending the Annexes to this Regulation to take into account of scientific and technical progress, including, when relevant, scientific opinions of 
the European Food Safety Authority
, and of social, economic
,
 and environmental impacts, as regards:





Amendment 224


Proposal for a regulation


Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(a)


feeding 
frequencies
 and weaning process;












(a)




watering and
 feeding 
requirements
 and weaning process;









Amendment 225


Proposal for a regulation


Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


lighting 
parameters
;












(c)


lighting 
requirements
;









Amendment 226


Proposal for a regulation


Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(h)


minimum age of bitches and queens for 
onset of
 breeding;












(h)


minimum 
and maximum
 age of bitches and queens for breeding;









Amendment 227


Proposal for a regulation


Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point j








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(j)


requirements for transponders used to 
mark
 dogs and cats;












(j)


requirements for transponders used to 
individually identify
 dogs and cats;









Amendment 228


Proposal for a regulation


Article 23 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 
6(4)
, Article 
10(2)
 and Article 22 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation].




2.   The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 
6(2b)
, Article 
6a(3)
 and Article 22 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation].






Amendment 229


Proposal for a regulation


Article 23 – paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






3.   The delegation of power referred to in Article 
6(4)
, Article 
10(2)
 and Article 22 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.




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






Amendment 230


Proposal for a regulation


Article 23 – paragraph 6








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






6.   A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 
6(4)
, Article 
10(2)
 and Article 22 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.




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






Amendment 231


Proposal for a regulation


Article 25 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from maintaining any stricter national rules aimed at a more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats 
and in force at the time of entry into force of this Regulation
, provided that those rules are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market. 
Before [the date of application of this Regulation],
 Member States shall inform the Commission about such national rules. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.




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






Amendment 232


Proposal for a regulation


Article 25 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








2.
   
This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from adopting stricter national measures aimed at ensuring more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats kept in establishments within the territory of a Member State on the following animal welfare issues:







deleted














(a)






housing conditions;








 












(b)






mutilations;








 












(c)






enrichment;








 












(d)






selection and breeding programmes, including minimum and maximum age for breeding.








 






Member States shall inform the Commission about such national rules before their adoption. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.




 





Amendment 233


Proposal for a regulation


Article 25 – paragraph 3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment








3.
   
The measures referred to in paragraph 2 shall only be allowed provided that they are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market.







deleted







Amendment 234


Proposal for a regulation


Article 25 – paragraph 4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






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




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






Amendment 235


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






1.   On the basis of the reports received in accordance with Article 20 and additional relevant information, the Commission shall publish, by [7 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and thereafter every 5 years, a monitoring report on the welfare of dogs and cats placed on the market in the Union.




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








Amendment 236


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(a)






the extent to which this Regulation has contributed to ensuring a high level of welfare for dogs and cats, improving traceability, reducing illegal trade, and addressing the problems associated with inhumane breeding practices, including so-called puppy and kitten mills;











Amendment 237


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(b)






whether the scope of this Regulation remains fit for purpose, taking into account market developments, scientific and technological progress, and animal welfare considerations; and whether the current exceptions remain appropriate and sufficient in light of these developments;











Amendment 238


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(c)






whether scientific and technological progress has occurred, including development of new means of identification, taking into account their technical reliability, cost-effectiveness and invasiveness for the animal;











Amendment 239


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point d (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(d)






the impact of this Regulation on breeders, shelters, foster homes, and other operators, including the administrative burden and compliance costs;











Amendment 240


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point e (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(e)






the level of enforcement and compliance achieved by Member States, and the effectiveness of the cooperation between competent authorities, including data exchange and traceability mechanisms,











Amendment 241


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point f (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(f)






the feasibility, costs and benefits of introducing a digital passport for dogs and cats which could contain information on the identification, vaccination status and medical history of the animal.











Amendment 242


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point g (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










(g)






the feasibility, impact and proportionality of extending mandatory identification and registration to all dogs and cats, including those kept by private owners,











Amendment 243


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





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








Amendment 244


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment






2.   By [
15
 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation, including an assessment of a possible maximum age for breeding of dogs and cats, and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions.




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






Amendment 301


Proposal for a regulation


Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 





2a.
   
By... [5 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall:







 










(a)






carry out an evaluation and a review of this Regulation, including an assessment of a possible maximum age for the breeding of dogs and cats;










 










(b)






carry out an assessment of the situation of stray animals;










 










(c)






establish a list of animal species allowed to be kept and placed on the market, where a prior impact assessment has shown its added value and feasibility;










 










(d)






assess the potential extension of the scope of this Regulation to include other animals by amending this Regulation;










 










(e)






assess the possibility of using alternative means of identification which are less invasive than the implantation of a transponder; and










 










(f)






present a report on the main findings of points (a) to (e) to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions.











Amendment 245


Proposal for a regulation


Article 27 – paragraph 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.


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





Amendment 246


Proposal for a regulation


Article 27 – paragraph 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




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







Amendment 279


Proposal for a regulation


Article 27 – paragraph 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 




Considering the administrative burden of animal shelters and organisations responsible for the management of populations of stray dogs and cats in addition to the existing economic constraints, Member States may explore the capabilities of streamlining resources recovered from infringements of this Regulation to support and cover the administrative and operational costs of shelters and organisations responsible for the management of stray populations of dogs or cats.







Amendment 247


Proposal for a regulation


Article 28 – paragraph 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





It shall apply from [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], 
unless otherwise provided for in
 this Regulation.


It shall apply from [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], 
except:






 










(i)






Article 13 from 5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation;










 










(ii)






Article 9(2) and Article 19(1) from 3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation;










 










(iii)






Article 12, Article 17(4) and (6), Article 19(2) and (2a), and Article 21(1) to (4a) from 5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation;










 










(iv)






Article 7a from 6 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation; and










 










(v)






Article 17(1) to (3) - in relation to dogs from 3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation - in relation to cats 7 years from the date of entry into force of
 this Regulation.
.











Amendment 248


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











1.


Feeding












1.


Feeding 
and watering











Amendment 249


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











1.1.




The operator
 shall 
implement the following feeding frequencies:














1.1.




Dogs and cats
 shall 
be fed at least twice per day. Puppies and kittens shall be fed more frequently.










 




These requirements shall not apply to breeding establishments where livestock guardian dogs are kept during the periods when such dogs are used for herding purposes.







Amendment 250


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(a)






adult cats and dogs shall be fed twice a day;










deleted







Amendment 252


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(c)






puppies under 8 weeks of age shall be fed at least 5 times a day;










deleted







Amendment 253


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point d








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(d)






kittens under 12 weeks of age shall be fed at least 4 times a day.










deleted







Amendment 254


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 1 – point 1.2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











1.2.




Every new-born
 puppy or kitten shall be fed with colostrum 
from their bitch or queen in
 the first two days of 
their lives
.












1.2.




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











Amendment 255


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 1 – point 1.3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













1.3.






If the bitch or the queen is ill or is otherwise unable to feed her offspring, the operator shall provide milk from other bitches and queens at the same holding and supplementary milk formulas designed for puppies and kittens with the feeding frequency as instructed by the formula producer or a veterinarian, until weaning is completed.










deleted







Amendment 256


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 1 – point 1.4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











1.4.




The operator shall ensure that
 all unweaned puppies and kittens 
are getting
 enough milk to steadily gain bodyweight.












1.4.


All unweaned puppies and kittens 
shall be fed
 enough milk
, milk replacer or a combination thereof
 to steadily gain bodyweight.









Amendment 257


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point a








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(a)






10 to 26°C in the indoor areas where adult dogs are kept;










deleted







Amendment 258


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point b








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













(b)






15 to 26°C in the indoor areas where adult cats are kept;










deleted







Amendment 259


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











2.2.1.




Where applicable, artificial lighting
 shall be 
provided for a period
 at least 
equivalent to the period of natural light normally available between 9 a.m
. 
and 5 p.m.














2.2.1.




Dogs and cats
 shall be 
exposed to light for
 at least 
7 hours per day
.









Amendment 260


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











2.2.2.


Artificial light shall be broad spectrum or full spectrum.












2.2.2.


Artificial light shall be broad spectrum or full spectrum 
with a frequency of at least 80 Hertz
.









Amendment 261


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment













2.2.3.






The illuminance shall be at least 50 lux at the height of an animal’s head.










deleted







Amendment 262


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











2.2.4.




Animals
 shall have the possibility to 
stay in the dark
 for at least 8 hours per day.












2.2.4.




Dogs and cats
 shall have the possibility to 
be without artificial lights
 for at least 8 hours per day.









Amendment 263


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










2.2a.






Dogs shall have access to an outdoor area or shall be walked daily for a minimum of 1 hour per day in total, to allow exercise, exploration and socialisation











Amendment 264


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











2.3.3.


If enclosures are occupied by more than one dog or cat, operators must ensure by taking specific measures (e.g., separation panels) that these animals do not pose threat to each other due to aggressive behaviour.












2.3.3.


If enclosures are occupied by more than one dog or cat, operators must ensure by taking specific measures (e.g., separation panels) that these animals do not pose threat to each other due to aggressive behaviour.








 




Member States may grant derogations from the minimum space allowances requirements set out in paragraph 2.3.1 for hunting dogs used to living in packs.







Amendment 265


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











3.2.


Bitches shall only be bred 
if
 their 
age is at least 18 months
;












3.2.


Bitches shall only be bred 
from
 their 
second oestrus
;









Amendment 266


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











3.3.




Operators shall allow for up to 3 litters per
 bitch or queen within a period of 2 years.












3.3.




A
 bitch or queen 
shall not deliver more than 3 litters
 within a period of 2 years.









Amendment 267


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











3.4.




After 3 consecutive litter-giving pregnancies of a bitch or a queen
 within a period of 2 years, 
operators
 shall 
ensure
 a recuperation 
period by preventing pregnancies of the bitch or queen for a
 period of at least 1 year.












3.4.




For bitches and queens that have delivered 3 litters, including stillborns
 within a period of 2 years, 
there
 shall 
be
 a recuperation period of at least 1 year.









Amendment 268


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










3.4a.






Any bitch or queen that has undergone two cesarean sections shall no longer be used for breeding











Amendment 269


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4 b (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










3.4b.






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











Amendment 270


Proposal for a regulation


Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – point c








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











(c)


areas where cats and dogs are kept are equipped with enrichment structures and items accessible to all animals, providing a stimulating environment, and reducing frustration of animals;












(c)


areas where cats and dogs are kept are equipped with enrichment structures and items accessible to all animals, providing a stimulating environment, and 
if possible, structures for climbing and hiding, and
 reducing frustration of animals;









Amendment 271


Proposal for a regulation


Annex II – introductory part








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





Transponders used to 
mark cats and dogs
 as required in Article 
16
 shall meet the following requirements:


Transponders used to 
individually identify dogs and cat
 as required in Article 
17 and Article 21
 shall meet the following requirements:





Amendment 272


Proposal for a regulation


Annex III – point 1








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











1.


Number of dogs and cats 
microchipped
 per year as referred to in Article 17;












1.


Number of dogs and cats 
registered
 per year as referred to in Article 17 
and Article 21(4)
;









Amendment 273


Proposal for a regulation


Annex III – point 1 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










1a.






Number of establishments registered per year in accordance with Article 7;











Amendment 274


Proposal for a regulation


Annex III – point 2








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment











2.


Number of breeding 
establishment
 approved per year as referred to in Article 
16
.












2.


Number of breeding 
establishments
 approved per year as referred to in Article 
7a
.









Amendment 275


Proposal for a regulation


Annex III – point 2 a (new)








Text proposed by the Commission




Amendment





 










2a.






Number of breeding and selling establishments whose approval has been suspended or withdrawn per year.












(1)  The matter was referred back for interinstitutional negotiations to the committee responsible, pursuant to Rule 60(4), fourth subparagraph (A10-0104/2025).

(4)  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).

(4)  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).

(11)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 of 30 January 2020 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards rules for entry into the Union, and the movement and handling after entry of consignments of certain animals, germinal products and products of animal origin, OJ L 174, 3.6.2020, p. 379.

(11)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 of 30 January 2020 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards rules for entry into the Union, and the movement and handling after entry of consignments of certain animals, germinal products and products of animal origin, OJ L 174, 3.6.2020, p. 379.


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