Animals and animal products

The EU is an important producer and exporter of various animal products and by-products. It has set several rules and control procedures that ensure the respect of animal welfare and the protection of animal health.

Transport and handling

Rules for animal welfare during transport, including monitoring and controls by national authorities.

Monitoring and controls

EU countries are responsible for the enforcement of the EU agri-food chain legislation and all business operators must comply with these requirements.

Live animals

EU legislation establishes guarantees for the health of live animals and regulates their trade and imports.

Animal products

Beef
Pork
Poultry
Lamb, mutton and goatmeat
Fish
Game meat
Milk and dairy products
Eggs
Honey

Animal by-products

Animal by-products (ABPs) are materials of animal origin that people do not consume, such as animal feed, organic fertilisers or technical products.