Kaix
05-10-2006, 09:57 AM
CITES and Endangered Species The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement to ensure that trade does not threaten wildlife species with extinction. CITES regulates international trade in CITES-listed species of live animals and plants, including their parts and derivatives, based on a system of permits which must be presented before consignments leave or enter a country.
The Convention currently has a membership of 167 countries. Parties act by restricting international trade in species listed in Appendix I and by regulating and monitoring trade in others included in Appendix II and III that might become endangered (see 'Trade in CITES Species'). Singapore became a Signatory to CITES in November 1986 and the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority is the Management Authority responsible for the implementation and enforcement of CITES in Singapore.
“The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) would like to inform the
public that the commercial breeding of animals can only be carried
out on farms licensed by AVA. Pet owners who regularly breed and
advertise to sell pets can be considered as commercial breeders. An
individual convicted of breeding and selling animals from his
premises without a licence from AVA can be fined up to $5,000 upon
conviction.”
You may also visit their website at http://www.ava.gov.sg or the CITES Official website at http://www.cites.org for more information.
The Convention currently has a membership of 167 countries. Parties act by restricting international trade in species listed in Appendix I and by regulating and monitoring trade in others included in Appendix II and III that might become endangered (see 'Trade in CITES Species'). Singapore became a Signatory to CITES in November 1986 and the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority is the Management Authority responsible for the implementation and enforcement of CITES in Singapore.
“The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) would like to inform the
public that the commercial breeding of animals can only be carried
out on farms licensed by AVA. Pet owners who regularly breed and
advertise to sell pets can be considered as commercial breeders. An
individual convicted of breeding and selling animals from his
premises without a licence from AVA can be fined up to $5,000 upon
conviction.”
You may also visit their website at http://www.ava.gov.sg or the CITES Official website at http://www.cites.org for more information.