Live horses, asses, mules and hinnies (HS code(s): 0101); Live bovine animals (HS code(s): 0102); Live swine (HS code(s): 0103); Live sheep and goats (HS code(s): 0104); Live poultry, "fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls" (HS code(s): 0105)

Draft Order of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine "On Approval of the Requirements for Ensuring Animal Welfare During Transport and Related Operations". Language(s): Ukrainian. Number of pages: 52

The draft Order is developed with the aim to approve the Requirements for ensuring animal welfare during transport and related operations, including measures to be carried out by the competent authority with respect to consignments to be placed on the market, imported (sent) into the customs territory of Ukraine and/or exported (sent) from it, to align national legislation with the requirements of European Union law.

The Requirements include provisions on:

·        route plans (appropriate selection and preparation of means of transport, route planning taking into account journey duration and possible delays);

·        ensuring sufficient space allowances for each animal and adequate ventilation with specified air flow rates;

·        feeding and watering intervals, depending on the species of animals and the duration of the journey;

·        a unified detailed procedure for the preparation and conduct of animal transport operations, ensuring equal and transparent conditions for all market operators;

·        procedures for the issuance and withdrawal of certificates of approval for means of transport for the carriage of animals;

·        authorization for short and long journeys;

·        requirements for keeping and authorization of journey logs, etc.