Proposal for Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

Proposed New EU Act

This law is a proposed new EU act. The EU has indicated that considers it to be within the scope of the Windsor Framework, and therefore may seek to add it to the Framework via Article 13(4). The 'applicability motion' process would apply. Read about the procedure for new EU laws and how they may apply in Northern Ireland.

The table below sets out the main procedural steps and the Assembly’s consideration of this proposed act.

The Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC) is seeking the views of stakeholders on the proposed Regulation - take part in the consultation here.

Category	Proposed New EU Act
Procedure	Article 13(4)
EU law	Proposal for Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability [External Link]
UK Government assessment and further information	Explanatory Memorandum - 7 May 2024 [PDF, 7 Pages, 100 KB] Information considered by the Democratic Scrutiny Committee (DSC)
Date of notification of proposed Regulation to the DSC	The DSC was not formally notified of the proposal. On 23 May 2024, it was informed that the proposal may be of relevance to the DSC, as the EU considers it to be within the scope of the Windsor Framework.
Consideration by the DSC	The DSC heard evidence from departmental officials on 3 October 2024. It agreed to monitor the proposal as it progresses through the EU legislative system.
Date of publication in the Official Journal of the EU	N/A
Date of notification to the Assembly	N/A
Deadline for applicability motion	N/A
Applicability motion tabled	N/A
Applicability motion debate	N/A
Official Report of the debate	N/A
Outcome of applicability motion	N/A
EU-UK Joint Committee consideration	N/A
Addition to the Windsor Framework	N/A