animal trade regulations
noun phraseUK /ˈænɪməl treɪd ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/
US /ˈænɪməl treɪd ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
Rules that say how people can buy and sell animals.
The zoo follows animal trade regulations to make sure every animal is safe.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Laws that control the buying and selling of farm animals between countries.
Farmers must check animal trade regulations before shipping cattle abroad.
3. Rules that stop people from selling rare or protected animals.
Animal trade regulations forbid selling parrots caught in the wild.
4. Official papers and checks needed when animals are moved across borders.
The airport officer asked for animal trade regulations documents for the puppies.