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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'
Ukraine issued an addendum on 23 July 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/UKR/223. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 28 June 2024. The comment period closed on 3 July 2026.
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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'
Ukraine notifies the adoption of the Order of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine No. 6497 'On Approval of the Requirements for Ensuring Animal Welfare During Transport and Related Operations' of 3 June 2026. The Order was registered with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on 29 June 2026 and officially published on 3 July 2026. The Order entered into force on 3 July 2026.
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.
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AddendumG/SPS/N/UKR/223/Rev.1/Add.1
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'
Ukraine notifies the adoption of the Order of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine No. 6497 'On Approval of the Requirements for Ensuring Animal Welfare During Transport and Related Operations' of 3 June 2026. The Order was registered with the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on 29 June 2026 and officially published on 3 July 2026. The Order entered into force on 3 July 2026.
RevisionG/SPS/N/UKR/223/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 3 July 2026
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'
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.
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/UKR/223
Comment deadline: Closed on 27 August 2024
Draft Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine 'On Approval of the Requirements for Ensuring the Welfare of Live Vertebrate Animals during Transportation and Conducting Related Operations'
The draft Order sets forth requirements aimed at ensuring the welfare and proper treatment of live vertebrate animals during transportation. It also includes provisions for related operations, such as specific checks to be carried out by officials in respect of consignments entering or leaving the customs territory of Ukraine. The draft Order aims to align Ukraine's regulations for animal transportation with those of the European Union, specifically by implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97.
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