Article 1 Definitions

‘International transport’ means any movement from one country to another, but excludes, however, journeys of less than 50 km and movements between member States of the European Community.

An ‘authorised veterinarian’ means a veterinarian nominated by the competent authority.

‘Person responsible for the transport of the animals’ means the person with overall control over the organisation, carrying out and completion of the whole journey, regardless of whether duties are subcontracted to other parties during transport. Such a person is usually the person who plans, makes arrangements for and defines the conditions to be met by other parties.

‘Person in charge of the welfare of the animals’ means the person who has direct physical responsibility for the care of the animals during transport. Such a person may be the attendant or the driver of a vehicle if fulfilling the same role.

‘Container’ means any crate, box, receptacle or other rigid container used for the transport of animals which is not self-propelled and is not a part (whether detachable or not) of a means of transport.

‘Transporter’, means a natural or legal person transporting animals, either on his own account or for a third party.