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*
The EU indicated that considered the proposed EU act 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 may 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 DSC's consideration of the proposed act.
*The EU act was published in August 2026. The Assembly has not been notified of the published EU act.
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 Category |
Proposed New EU Act |
|---|---|
 Procedure |
Article 13(4) |
 EU law |
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 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 progress of the proposed EU act and consulted stakeholders.
Following the provisional agreement between the Council of the EU and European Parliament on the proposal, the DSC requested a revised assessment of impact. It also consulted stakeholders on the provisionally agreed text.
Read the evidence gathered as part of the DSC's examination of the proposed EU act. |
| Date of publication in the Official Journal of the EU |
10/08/2026 |
 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 |
