Animal welfare is the viewpoint that animals, especially those under
human care, should not
suffer unnecessarily, including where the animals are used for food, work, companionship, or research. This position usually focuses on the
morality of human action (or inaction), as opposed to making deeper
political or
philosophical claims about the status of animals, as is the case for an
animal rights viewpoint. For this reason animal welfare organizations may use the word humane in their title or position statements.
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The question of animal welfare was first addressed in a declaration attached to the EC Treaty on the occasion of the 1991-92 Intergovernmental Conference on political union.
In its "Protocol on protection and welfare of animals", the Amsterdam Treaty lays down new rules for EU action in this area. It recognises that animals are sentient beings and obliges the European institutions to pay full regard to the welfare requirements of animals when formulating and implementing Community policies.
Community legislation in the field of animal welfare aims to save animals from any unnecessary suffering in three main areas: farming, transport and slaughter. As part of a comprehensive strategy on food safety, other Community policies (agriculture, transport, internal market and research) are also required to take account of this necessity.
In cooperation with the competent authorities of the Member States, the Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) carries out on-the-spot checks to ensure compliance with Community legislation.
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Common agricultural policy (CAP)•
Food safety
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