Council of Europe
European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes
Summary Description
Sets general principles to ensure minimum welfare levels for farmed animals.
Topics
Species
All animals
Jurisdiction
Council of Europe
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
International Convention
Status
In force
Legal Value
Voluntary
Date Enacted
1976
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
Council of Europe, European Convention for the Protection of Animals Kept for Farming Purposes, March 10, 1976, E.T.S. 87
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Covers all vertebrate animals.
- Sets general requirements on access to water and feed, housing, and veterinary care to avoid "unnecessary suffering."
- Aims to regulate the welfare of animals "in modern intensive stock-farming systems" in particular.
Weaknesses
- Only sets general rules, with no precise standards.
- Does not cover invertebrates.
Related Laws/Policies
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