Turning Negatives into Positives for Pet Trading and Keeping: A Review of Positive Lists

摘要: The trading and keeping of exotic pets are associated with animal welfare, conservation, environmental protection, agricultural health, public health concerns present serious regulatory challenges to legislators enforcers. Most legislation concerning pet involves restricting or banning problematic species, a practice known as "negative listing". However, an alternative approach adopted by some governments permits only the animals that meet certain scientifically proven criteria suitable in respect environmental, safety protections. We conducted evaluation positive lists for regulation within context more prevalent system prohibiting species via negative lists. Our examination international, national, regional regulations Europe, United States, Canada found used development both were inconsistent non-specific. online surveys received limited responses, although telephone interviews officials from either considering developing provided useful insights into their attitudes motivations towards adopting discuss key issues raised civil servants including perceived advantages anticipated when species. In addition, we compare functions lists, recommend principles hope will be helpful implementation based on