Application for approval as a transport company in accordance with the EU Animal Welfare Transport Regulation

• Regulation (EC) No 1/2005
• Animal Welfare Transport Ordinance (TierSchTrV)
• Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG)

• Application for approval as a transport company (ask for this at your veterinary office or look for a form on the homepage of the veterinary office)
• The following proofs and declarations are required for type 1 approval:
  • Proof of sufficient and suitable personnel
  • Proof of sufficient and appropriate equipment
  • Declaration that you or your representatives have not committed any serious breaches of Community and/or national animal welfare law in the last three years
  • Declaration that you or your representatives have not applied for authorisation with any other competent authority in Germany or a Member State
• The following proofs are also required for type 2 approval:
  • Certificates of competency for all drivers and supervisors used for long journeys
  • Valid registration certificates for all means of road transport used for long journeys
  • Proof that you can track and record the movements of your road vehicles and maintain constant contact with drivers
  • Contingency plans that come into play in urgent cases
  • Please check with your local veterinary office if you need to submit any further documents.
     

Requirements that you must meet in order to obtain a type 1 approval (transport time up to 8 hours):

• You are a resident of Germany or have a representative in Germany.
• You have demonstrated that you have sufficient and appropriate staff, equipment and procedures.
• You or your representatives are not known to have committed serious breaches of Community and/or national animal welfare legislation in the last three years. If your veterinary office considers that you have provided sufficient evidence that you have taken all necessary measures to avoid further infringements, an authorisation may still be granted, if necessary.

Requirements that you must meet in order to obtain a type 2 permit (transport time longer than 8 hours):

• They meet all the requirements for type 1 approval.
• You have submitted valid certificates of competency for all drivers and supervisors who will be used for long journeys.
• You have submitted valid proof of registration for all means of road transport that are to be used for long journeys.
• You have submitted details of your procedures for recording and tracking your road vehicles.
• You have submitted details of your procedures for keeping in touch with your drivers.
• They have submitted contingency plans that come into effect in urgent cases.
   

After you have submitted the paperwork and documents, they will be inspected at the veterinary office and your details will be documented. You will then receive your admission.

You must submit the application for authorisation before you start your activity. You will only be allowed to start working after you have received your licence.

Approval is granted for a maximum of 5 years.

• Application for approval as a transport company (ask for this at your veterinary office or look for a form on the homepage of the veterinary office)
• Supporting documents (see "Prerequisites")
   

Animal transports are subject to requirements to ensure animal welfare during transport. According to Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005, no one may carry out or arrange for the transport of animals if the animals could be injured or unnecessarily suffering in the process.

In addition, the following conditions must be met:

• Prior to transport, all necessary arrangements were taken to keep the journey time as short as possible and to take account of the needs of the animals during transport.
• The animals are fit for transport.
• The means of transport are designed, built and maintained and are used in such a way as to spare the animals injury and suffering and to ensure their safety.
• The loading and unloading equipment is designed, constructed and maintained and is used in such a way as to spare injuries and suffering to the animals and to ensure their safety.
• The persons handling the animals are appropriately trained or qualified for this purpose and do not use violence or any other method in the performance of their duties that could unnecessarily frighten the animals or cause them unnecessary injury or suffering.
• The transport to the destination is carried out without delays, and the well-being of the animals is regularly checked and maintained in an appropriate manner.
• The animals have sufficient floor space and standing height according to their size and the planned transport.
• The animals are provided with water and food appropriate to their type and size at appropriate intervals and are allowed to rest.
   

• Forms annexed to Regulation (EC) No 1/2005
• Handbook for Animal Transport – Implementation Instructions for Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 and the Animal Protection Ordinance (posted on the homepage of the Friedrich Löffler Institute)

The text was automatically translated based on the German content.

In Lower Saxony, responsibility lies with the veterinary offices of the districts, the Hanover region and the independent cities as well as with the Jade-Weser Veterinary Office Association.