Europese Overeenkomst inzake de bescherming van dieren tijdens internationaal vervoer
Geldig vanaf 7 november 1989
Geldig vanaf 7 november 1989
Europese Overeenkomst inzake de bescherming van dieren tijdens internationaal vervoer
Opschrift
European Convention for the Protection of Animals during International Transport
Preambule
The member States of the Council of Europe, signatory hereto,
Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its Members for the purpose of safeguarding and realising the ideals and principles which are their common heritage;
Convinced that the requirements of the international transport of animals are not incompatible with the welfare of the animals;
Animated by the desire to safeguard, as far as possible, animals in transport from suffering;
Considering that progress in this respect may be achieved through the adoption of common provisions regarding the international transport of animals,
Have agreed as follows: