New ANSVSA Regulation Updates Animal Identification Fees in Romania

The National Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) has updated the fees that livestock farmers must pay for the identification, registration, and monitoring of their animal herds. The changes were published in Official Gazette No. 444bis of May 14, 2025, as part of Romania’s alignment with national traceability legislation and current sanitary-veterinary regulations.

Current Fees Applicable to Farmers

The new rates are set through Government Decision No. 1417/2024, which amends and supplements GD No. 1156/2013 on veterinary service costs. According to the regulation, livestock owners are now responsible for the following fees:

Animal Type or Service

Fee (RON/animal or form)

Cattle identification (ear tags, SNIIA)

40 RON/head

Sheep/goat identification

12 RON/head

Pig identification

12 RON/head

Animal movement – exit record

13 RON + 1 RON/head

Animal movement – entry record

20 RON/form

Duplicate tag for cattle

20 RON/head

Duplicate tag for sheep/goats

6 RON/head

Duplicate tag for pigs

12 RON/head

Cost Impact on Farms

For a medium-sized mixed farm with 50 cattle, 100 sheep, and 20 pigs, the annual costs for identification and registration may total around 3,500 RON. This estimate includes:

• 2,000 RON for cattle identification
• 1,200 RON for sheep identification
• 240 RON for pig identification
• 84 RON for three animal movement records
• 26 RON for two duplicates (one cattle, one sheep)

Costs increase proportionally for larger farms or those with frequent animal movements or lost identification tags.

Why These Measures Matter

Accurate animal identification and registration are vital for ensuring the traceability of animal-origin products, preventing the spread of diseases, and controlling animal movement within Romania and the EU. These processes also help farmers access support schemes and subsidies more efficiently.

For consumers, proper identification practices provide an added layer of food safety assurance. Traceability allows authorities to respond quickly in the event of disease outbreaks or irregularities in the food chain.

Conclusion

The 2025 ANSVSA regulation clarifies and updates the fees related to animal identification, reinforcing farmers’ responsibility in herd management. Although the direct costs are borne by animal owners, the long-term benefits support the integrity and safety of the entire food chain—from farm to table.