In addition to vertebrate animals including cyclostomes, cephalopods should also be included in the scope of this Directive, as there is scientific evidence of their ability to experience pain, suffering, distress and lasting harm.
Lisaks selgroogsetele loomadele, mis hõlmab sõõrsuud, peaks käesoleva direktiivi reguleerimisalasse kuuluma ka peajalgsed, kuna on olemas teaduslikke tõendeid selle kohta, et nad on võimelised kogema valu, kannatusi, stressi ja püsivaid kahjustusi.