Issues raised by the study on the welfare of cats and dogs involved in commercial practices

2.5.2016

Question for written answer E-003662-16
to the Commission
Rule 130
Daniel Dalton (ECR)

The Commission recently published the results of its ‘Study on the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices’, which found a number of areas of concern that could place at risk the welfare of dogs and cats, as well as public health and consumer protection in the EU.

What steps will the Commission take to address the serious issues uncovered in the study?