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1 Federal Department of Economic Affairs FDEA Federal Veterinary Office FVO Need for global animal welfare standards for reptiles M. Lörtscher, Head CITES MA Switzerland, Import & keeping of exotic animals in Europe, Brussels 4-5 October 2012

2 Need for global animal welfare standards for reptiles Trade in Reptiles and Reptile leather products International Regulation of animal welfare for Reptiles current situation Switzerlands s activities Why Switzerland? Current state of work Outlook

3 Numbers of traded live reptiles (source

4 Numbers of traded skins of reptiles (source

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7 CITES and Animal Welfare Art. VIII Measures to be taken by the Parties 3. As far as possible, the Parties shall ensure that specimens shall pass through any formalities required for trade with a minimum of delay. To facilitate such passage, a Party may designate ports of exit and ports of entry at which specimens must be presented for clearance. The Parties shall ensure further that all living specimens, during any period of transit, holding or shipment, are properly cared for so as to minimize the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment. CITES Resolution 12.3 and > In international transport, the requirements as set out in the LAR (Live Animal Regulations) from IATA (International Air Transport Association) are to be respected.

8 Animal welfare in reptiles a summary CITES has no direct influence on national animal welfare regulations (except trans-boundary transport) There exist no international welfare standards for the treatment of reptiles (OIE) OIE has currently not the resources to tackle that problem Political movements concerning animal welfare are strong (Motions, initiatives, bans)

9 Trade in reptile leather in Switzerland - Imports

10 Trade in reptile leather in Switzerland - Exports

11 Trade in reptile leather in CH Species in % 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Python Crocodylus Caiman Alligator 40% 30% 20% Varanus 10% 0% Tupinambis/Teju

12 Trade in reptile leather in CH products prs shoes handbags belts others wallets Alligator Python watchstraps

13 Number Eidgenössisches Volkswirtschaftsdepartement EVD Trade in reptile leather in CH Import handbags Crocodiles Varanidae, Tupinambis Snakes Year

14 Number Eidgenössisches Volkswirtschaftsdepartement EVD Trade in reptile leather in CH Export handbags Crocodiles Varanidae, Tupinambis Snakes Year

15 Number Eidgenössisches Volkswirtschaftsdepartement EVD Trade in reptile leather in CH Import watchstraps Crocodiles Varanidae, Tupinambis Snakes Year

16 Number Eidgenössisches Volkswirtschaftsdepartement EVD Trade in reptile leather in CH Export watchstraps Crocodiles Varanidae, Tupinambis Snakes Year

17 Provenance Alligator: USA Caiman: Middle and South America Pythons: Indonesia/Malaysia/Vietnam Monitors lizards: Indonesia/Malaysia/Sudan/Tchad Tupinambis: South America

18 Summary Switzerland Switzerland : Is a trade hub is concerned can have an influence

19 Current and planned activities International Expert panel on slaughtering methods for reptiles established and working By the end of 2012 recommendations are planned Submission to OIE for inclusion in their recommendations Contacts with producer countries and trade on proposed recommendations

20 Thank You!

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