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Article 8

United Kingdom

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1.

Before 30 June 1999 the Commission shall submit to the Council a report on:

  • the comparison between animal welfare provisions in the Community and in non-member countries which supply the Community,

  • the scope for obtaining wider international acceptance of the welfare principles laid down in this Directive, and

  • the extent to which Community objectives in relation to animal welfare may be liable to be undermined as a result of competition from non-member countries which do not apply equivalent standards.

2.

The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall be accompanied by any necessary proposals with the aim of eliminating distortions of competition.