Council Approves a Deal on Strengthening the Welfare and Traceability of Cats and Dogs
May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 22 -- The European Union issued the following news release:
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Council approves a deal on strengthening the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs
Today the Council adopted a new legislation establishing, for the first time, harmonised EU-wide standards for the welfare, breeding, identification and traceability of cats and dogs.
The new rules introduce common requirements for breeders, sellers, shelters and online p . . .
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Council approves a deal on strengthening the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs
Today the Council adopted a new legislation establishing, for the first time, harmonised EU-wide standards for the welfare, breeding, identification and traceability of cats and dogs.
The new rules introduce common requirements for breeders, sellers, shelters and online p . . .