Owners or keepers shall ensure the welfare of animals under their care and that animals are not caused any unnecessary pain, suffering or injury. Moreover, Member States shall ensure that the conditions under which animals are bred or kept comply with the provisions set out in an Annex to the Directive which covers, inter alia, inspection, record keeping, freedom of animal movement, animal accommodation, feeding and breeding. Inspections shall be carried out as appropriate to check compliance with the provisions of the Directive.
Des inspections sont effectuées, le cas échéant, pour vérifier le respect des dispositions de la directive.