Based on Order 16/2010, with subsequent amendments and completions, means of transport for live animals over a distance of up to 65 km must be registered with the county sanitary-veterinary and food safety directorates, respectively Bucharest municipality.

Means of transport for live animals are subject to the provisions of Council Regulation 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation no.1255/97/EC.

The registration of means of transport for live animals does not apply:

-if farmers transport their own animals with agricultural vehicles over a distance of less than 50 km from their holding.

-animals in seasonal transhumance, if they are moved with a road transport means, as well as those transported to or to veterinary offices or clinics, at the recommendation of the veterinarian.

-live animal transports carried out without economic purpose.

For the purpose of registration of the means of transport for live animals over a distance of up to 65 km, the means of transport must first meet the conditions laid down in Council Regulation no.1/2005/EC. Within 15 calendar days from the date of submission of the complete documentation, the applicant will be informed of the visit of the Evaluation Commission appointed by the DSVSA to check the means of transport for live animals, fills out the evaluation report, and establishes, based on the legislation in force, the species/categories of animals and the maximum number of animals to be transported, depending on the usable area.
The processing period starts from the date of submission of the complete documentation.