Harmonizing Pet Registration in the EU

Summary

The motion calls for harmonized pet registration systems across the EU to combat illegal trade, protect public health from zoonotic diseases, and improve animal traceability.
10 25.02.2016
Other
health
environment
criminal law
public administration

Key points

  • Addressing the rise in illegal pet trafficking which is now a highly profitable activity for organized crime groups.
  • Reducing the risk of spreading diseases from animals to humans and preventing antimicrobial resistance caused by improper veterinary care in illegal trades.
  • Establishing harmonized rules for the identification and registration of dogs and cats through new EU regulations.
  • Considering similar mandatory registration systems for other pets, including reptiles, birds, rodents, and rabbits.
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