Exam - Animal Welfare Standards in EU Flashcards
when was the European Union established
1952
when did the Treaty of Rome establish the European Community
1958
were there any agreements on animal welfare in the Treaty of Rome
no
what is the Treaty of Amsterdam’s protocol on protection/welfare of animals
for the first time in EU law, animals were regarded as being which have feelings, can suffer and experience well-being
when was the Treaty of Amsterdam
1999
when was the Treaty of Lisbon
2009
what does Council Directive 98/58/EC state
general rules for the protection of animals of all species kept for:
- production of food, wool, skin or fur
- other farming purposes, including fish, reptiles or amphibians
what does EU-Directive 1999/74 give details on
laying hen management, housing and equipment
rules under EU Directive 1999/74
minimum standards for the protection of laying hens
- furnished cages and non-cage systems are allowed
when were conventional cages banned in the EU
since 2012
3 Canadian federal laws that apply to the welfare of food animals
- Health of Animals aAct
- Meat Inspection Act
- Criminal Code
is there any legislation that governs the treatment of farm animals or protects their welfare in Canada
no
what are the codes in Canada
minimum standards - not binding, instead voluntary
are there any enforcement standards or penalties for those who fail to meet the codes of practice in canada
no
