Non-objection to livestock identification and penalty rules

Summary

The European Parliament has decided not to object to new EU rules that simplify how penalties are applied for minor errors in the registration of cattle, sheep, and goats.
9 25.03.2021
Other
administrative law
public administration
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • Alignment of registration rules for cattle, sheep, and goats to ensure consistency across livestock categories.
  • Simplification of the administrative penalty system used in animal aid schemes.
  • Introduction of an exemption from administrative penalties for up to three animals found to have identification issues.
  • Adjustment of how penalty levels are calculated when more than three animals are found to be incorrectly registered.
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