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Council Directive (EU) 98/58 concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes

Description

This Directive (EU) 98/58 lays down minimum standards for the protection of animals bred or kept for farming purposes. It applies to any animal, including fish, reptiles, and amphibians, bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin or fur or for other farming purposes. It contains general requirements for farmed fish.

Details

Original Author(s)
Council of the European Union
Topic(s)
Animal Welfare, Regulatory and Administrative Framework
Geographical Coverage
European
Date
July 1998, last updated in December 2019
Source