Memo: Welfare of animals during transport – Council approves mandate for negotiating international rules

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Series Details MEMO/01/1339 (23.10.01)
Publication Date 23/10/2001
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The Agriculture Council meeting in Luxembourg on 23 October 2001 agreed to mandate the European Commission to negotiate on behalf of the Community the ongoing review of the European Convention of the Council of Europe for the protection of animals during international transport. This convention is legally binding once adopted. The negotiation mandate covers all areas which fall into Community competence

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