Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005Show full title

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

[F14.Obligations of the organiserU.K.

The organiser of a journey must—

(a)compile a journey log for the journey in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3;

(b)complete and sign Section 1 of the journey log;

(c)submit the completed and signed copy of Section 1 of the journey log to the competent authority for its written approval, in the manner required by the competent authority, at least two working days before the proposed departure date;

(d)comply with any written instructions from the competent authority for the purpose of enabling the competent authority to verify whether the details of the proposed journey in Section 1 of the journey log are realistic and indicate compliance with this Regulation [F2and, in relation to livestock, section 1 of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024]; and

(e)ensure that the proposed journey does not commence before the competent authority has confirmed in writing that—

(i)it is satisfied that the details of the proposed journey in Section 1 of the journey log are realistic and indicate compliance with this Regulation; and

(ii)the GB transporters named in the journey log have valid transporter authorisations, valid certificates of approval for their means of transport and valid certificates of competence for any drivers and attendants [F3; and

(iii)in relation to livestock, it is satisfied on the basis of the evidence provided in Section 1 of the journey log that the proposed journey will not contravene section 1 of the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024.]]

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F3Annex 2 para. 4(e)(iii) and preceding word inserted (E.W.S.) (1.1.2025) by The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Enforcement Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1146), reg. 1(b), Sch. 2 para. 1(3)(b) (with reg. 22)

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