Anyone completing the application form should read the notes on the form, which explains what information is required in each section. It may have conditions imposed upon it at any time within this period if there are infringements of any requirement of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations or the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006.Īnyone requiring an authorisation will need to submit an application. The authorisation will last for five years unless revoked or suspended. Animal health and welfare inspectors or trading standards officers may ask to see authorisations.Īuthorisation certificates will be issued in GB by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and more information on welfare during transportation is available on the GOV.UK website. Transporters must carry their authorisation certificate, or a copy of it, whenever transporting animals. A long journey authorisation that covers all journeys, including those lasting more than eight hours A short journey authorisation for journeys longer than 65 km and up to and including eight hours duration
UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandĪnyone transporting animals on journeys of more than 65 km as part of an economic activity must hold a valid transporter authorisation to do so.To fully understand this guidance, it is important to note the difference between the UK and GB: They must also hold a certificate of competence issued by an independent body nominated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).Īn animal transport certificate (ATC) must be completed for every journey unless an exemption is met. It is essential that those transporting animals on journeys of more than 65 km (about 40 miles) as part of an economic activity hold a valid transporter authorisation to do so.įarmers, transporters and attendants using road vehicles for transporting farm animals, which includes poultry and horses, in connection with an economic activity must have received appropriate training. Note: although the United Kingdom has left the European Union (EU), certain pieces of legislation (formally known as 'retained EU law') will still apply until such time as they are replaced by new UK legislation this means that you will still see references to EU regulations in our guidance.
0 kommentar(er)
