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Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. CHAPTER I SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS

    1. Article 1.Scope

    2. Article 2.Definitions

    3. Article 2a.Definition of the appropriate authority

    4. Article 2b.Authorisations and certificates issued in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man

    5. Article 3.General conditions for the transport of animals

  3. CHAPTER II ORGANISERS, TRANSPORTERS, KEEPERS AND ASSEMBLY CENTRES

    1. Article 4.Transport documentation

    2. Article 5.Planning obligations for the transport of animals

    3. Article 6.Transporters

    4. Article 7.Prior inspection and approval of means of transport

    5. Article 8.Keepers

    6. Article 9.Assembly centres

  4. CHAPTER III DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES

    1. Article 10.Requirements for transporter authorisation

    2. Article 11.Requirements for long journeys transporter authorisations

    3. Article 12.Limitation on applications for authorisation

    4. Article 13.Issue of authorisations by the competent authority

    5. Article 14.Checks and other measures related to journey log to be carried out by the competent authority before long journeys

    6. Article 15.Checks to be carried out by the competent authority at any stage of a long journey

    7. Article 16.Training of staff and equipment of the competent authority

    8. Article 17.Training courses and certificate of competence

    9. Article 18.Certificate of approval of means of transport by road

    10. Article 19.Certificate of approval of livestock vessels

    11. Article 20.Livestock vessel inspection on loading and unloading

    12. Article 21.Checks at exit points and border inspection posts

    13. Article 22.Delay during transport

  5. CHAPTER IV ENFORCEMENT AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION

    1. Article 23.Emergency measures in the event of non-compliance with this Regulation by transporters

    2. Article 24.Mutual assistance and exchange of information

    3. Article 25.Penalties

    4. Article 26.Infringements and notification of infringements

    5. Article 27.Inspections and annual reports by the competent authorities

    6. Article 28.On-the-spot checks

    7. Article 29.Guides to good practice

    8. Article 29a.Documents

  6. CHAPTER V IMPLEMENTING POWERS AND COMMITTEE PROCEDURE

    1. Article 30.Amendment of the Annexes and implementing rules

    2. Article 30a.Regulations: general

    3. Article 31.Committee procedure

    4. Article 32.Report

  7. CHAPTER VI FINAL PROVISIONS

    1. Article 33.Repeals

    2. Article 34.Amendments to Directive 64/432/EEC

    3. Article 35.Amendment to Directive 93/119/EC

    4. Article 36.Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1255/97

    5. Article 37.Entry into force and date of application

  8. Signature

    1. ANNEX I

      TECHNICAL RULES

      1. CHAPTER I FITNESS FOR TRANSPORT

        1. 1. No animal shall be transported unless it is fit for...

        2. 2. Animals that are injured or that present physiological weaknesses or...

        3. 3. However, sick or injured animals may be considered fit for...

        4. 4. When animals fall ill or are injured during transport, they...

        5. 5. Sedatives shall not be used on animals to be transported...

        6. 6. Lactating females of bovine, ovine and caprine species not accompanied...

        7. 7. Requirements of paragraphs 2(c) and 2(d) do not apply for registered...

      2. CHAPTER II MEANS OF TRANSPORT

        1. 1. Provisions for all means of transport

          1. 1.1. Means of transport, containers and their fittings shall be designed,...

          2. 1.2. Sufficient space shall be provided inside the animals' compartment and...

          3. 1.3. For wild animals and for species other than domestic Equidae...

          4. 1.4. Partitions shall be strong enough to withstand the weight of...

          5. 1.5. Piglets of less than 10 kgs, lambs of less than...

          6. 1.6. Without prejudice to Community or national rules on crew and...

        2. 2. Additional provisions for transport by road or rail

          1. 2.1. Vehicles in which animals are transported shall be clearly and...

          2. 2.2. Road vehicles shall carry suitable equipment for loading and unloading....

          3. 2.3. When assembling trains and during all other movement of rail...

        3. 3. Additional provisions for transport on roll-on-roll-off vessels

          1. 3.1. Before loading onto a vessel the master shall verify that...

          2. 3.2. Road vehicles and rail wagons shall be equipped with a...

        4. 4. Additional provisions for transport by air

          1. 4.1. Animals shall be transported in containers, pens or stalls appropriate...

          2. 4.2. Animals shall be transported only in conditions where air quality,...

        5. 5. Additional provisions for transport in containers

          1. 5.1. Containers in which animals are transported shall be clearly and...

          2. 5.2. During transport and handling, containers shall always be kept upright...

          3. 5.3. Containers of more that 50 kg shall be equipped with a...

      3. CHAPTER III TRANSPORT PRACTICES

        1. 1. Loading, unloading and handling

          1. 1.1. Due regard shall be paid to the need of certain...

          2. 1.2. Where loading or unloading operations last for more than four...

          3. Facilities and procedures

            1. 1.3. Facilities for loading and unloading, including the flooring, shall be...

            2. 1.4. Ramps shall not be steeper than an angle of 20...

            3. 1.5. Goods which are being transported in the same means of...

            4. 1.6. Appropriate lighting shall be provided during loading and unloading.

            5. 1.7. When containers loaded with animals are placed one on top...

          4. Handling

            1. 1.8. It shall be prohibited to:

            2. 1.9. The use of instruments which administer electric shocks shall be...

            3. 1.10. Markets or assembly centres shall provide equipment for tethering animals...

            4. 1.11. Animals shall not be tied by the horns, the antlers,...

          5. Separation

            1. 1.12. Animals shall be handled and transported separately in the following...

            2. 1.13. Points (a), (b), (c) and (e) of paragraph 1.12. shall not...

        2. 2. During transport

          1. 2.1. Space allowances shall at least comply with the figures laid...

          2. 2.2. Domestic Equidae except mares travelling with their foals shall be...

          3. 2.3. Equidae shall not be transported in multi-deck vehicles except if...

          4. 2.4. Unbroken Equidae shall not be transported in groups of more...

          5. 2.5. Paragraphs 1.10. to 1.13. shall apply mutatis mutandis to the means...

          6. 2.6. Sufficient ventilation shall be provided to ensure that the needs...

          7. 2.7. During transport, animals shall be offered water, feed and the...

      4. CHAPTER IV ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR LIVESTOCK VESSELS OR VESSELS TRANSPORTING SEA CONTAINERS

        1. SECTION 1 Construction and equipment requirements for livestock vessels

          1. 1. Strength for pen rails and decks shall be appropriate to...

          2. 2. Compartments where animals are to be transported shall be equipped...

          3. 3. Storage or production capacity for fresh water shall be appropriate...

          4. 4. The fresh water system shall be capable of supplying freshwater...

          5. 5. The drainage system shall be of appropriate capacity to drain...

          6. 6. Livestock areas, passageways and ramps to livestock areas shall be...

          7. 7. A fire fighting system shall be appropriately installed in all...

          8. 8. The following systems for livestock shall be equipped with a...

          9. 9. A primary source of power shall be sufficient to supply...

        2. SECTION 2 Feed and water supply on livestock vessels or vessels transporting sea containers

          1. Table 1 Minimum daily feed and water supply on livestock vessels or...

      5. CHAPTER V WATERING AND FEEDING INTERVAL, JOURNEY TIMES AND RESTING PERIODS

        1. 1. Domestic Equidae, domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine...

          1. 1.1. The requirements laid down in this Section apply to the...

          2. 1.2. Journey times for animals belonging to the species referred to...

          3. 1.3. The maximum journey time in point 1.2. may be extended...

          4. 1.4. The watering and feeding intervals, journey times and rest periods...

          5. 1.5. After the journey time laid down, animals must be unloaded,...

          6. 1.6. Animals must not be transported by train if the maximum...

          7. 1.7. Animals must not be transported by sea if the maximum...

          8. 1.8. In the interests of the animals, the journey times in...

          9. 1.9. Without prejudice to the provisions of points 1.3. to 1.8,...

        2. 2. Other species

          1. 2.1. For poultry, domestic birds and domestic rabbits, suitable food and...

          2. 2.2. Dogs and cats being transported shall be fed at intervals...

          3. 2.3. Other species other than those referred to in point 2.1....

      6. CHAPTER VI ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR LONG JOURNEYS OF DOMESTIC EQUIDAE AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS OF BOVINE, OVINE, CAPRINE AND PORCINE SPECIES

        1. 1. All long journeys

          1. Roof

            1. 1.1. The means of transport shall be equipped with a roof...

          2. Floor and Bedding

            1. 1.2. Animals shall be provided with appropriate bedding or equivalent material...

          3. Feed

            1. 1.3. The means of transport shall carry a sufficient quantity of...

            2. 1.4. Where specific feeding equipment is used for the feeding of...

            3. 1.5. Where feeding equipment as referred to in paragraph 1.4. is used,...

          4. Partitions 1.6. Equidae shall be transported in individual stalls except mares...

            1. 1.6. Equidae shall be transported in individual stalls except mares travelling...

            2. 1.7. The means of transport must be fitted with partitions so...

            3. 1.8. The partitions shall be constructed in such a way that...

          5. Minimum criteria for certain species

            1. 1.9. Except if accompanied by their mother, long journeys are only...

        2. 2. Water supply for transport by road, rail or sea containers...

          1. 2.1. The means of transport and sea containers shall be equipped...

          2. 2.2. The watering devices shall be in good working order and...

          3. 2.3. The water tanks' total capacity for each means of transport...

          4. 2.4. A derogation from point 2.3. may apply to sea containers...

        3. 3. Ventilation for means of transport by road and temperature monitoring...

          1. 3.1. Ventilation systems on means of transport by road shall be...

          2. 3.2. The ventilation system must be capable of ensuring even distribution...

          3. 3.3. Means of transport by road must be fitted with a...

          4. 3.4. Means of transport by road must be fitted with a...

          5. 3.5 ...

        4. 4. Navigation System

          1. 4.1. Means of transport by road must be equipped as from...

          2. 4.2 ...

          3. 4.3 ...

      7. CHAPTER VII SPACE ALLOWANCES

        1. A. Domestic equidae

          1. Transport by rail

          2. Transport by road

          3. Transport by air

          4. Transport by sea

        2. B. Bovine animals

          1. Transport by rail

          2. Transport by road

          3. Transport by air

          4. Transport by sea

        3. C. Sheep/Goats

          1. Transport by rail

          2. Transport by road

          3. Transport by air

          4. Transport by sea

        4. D. Pigs

          1. Transport by rail and by road

          2. Transport by air

          3. Transport by sea

        5. E. Poultry

          1. Densities applicable to the transport of poultry in containers

    2. ANNEX 2

      JOURNEY LOG

      1. 1. Interpretation

      2. 2. Form of journey log

      3. 3. Each Section must be in the form published by the...

      4. 4. Obligations of the organiser

      5. 5. The organiser must ensure that the journey log which has...

      6. 6.

      7. 7. Completion of Sections 2 and 3 of a journey log...

      8. 8.

      9. 9.

      10. 10. Completion of Section 4 of a journey log

      11. 11.

      12. 12. In paragraph 11, “ the relevant time ” means on...

      13. 13. Submission and retention of a journey log

      14. 14. Where the journey log is in paper form, the organiser...

      15. Appendix

        1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

    3. ANNEX 2A

      RELEVANT RETAINED EU VETERINARY LEGISLATION

    4. ANNEX III

      FORMS

      1. CHAPTER I Transporter authorisation pursuant to Article 10(1)

      2. CHAPTER II Transporter authorisation pursuant to Article 11(1)

      3. CHAPTER III Certificate of competence for drivers and attendants pursuant to Article 17(2)

      4. CHAPTER IV Certificate of approval of means of transport by road for long journeys pursuant to Article 18(2)

    5. ANNEX IV

      TRAINING

      1. 1. Road drivers and attendants as referred to in Article 6(5) and...

      2. 2. The training courses referred to in paragraph 1 shall include at...

      3. 3. Where a road driver or attendant holds a certificate of...

      4. 4. Where a road driver or attendant holds a qualification which,...

    6. ANNEX V

      INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

      1. The European Convention for the protection of animals during international...

    7. ANNEX VI

      INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CONTAINERS, PENS OR STALLS APPROPRIATE FOR TRANSPORTING LIVE ANIMALS BY AIR

      1. International Air Transport Association (IATA) live animals regulations 31st Edition,...

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