Ud over hvirveldyr, herunder rundmunde, bør blæksprutter også omfattes af direktivets anvendelsesområde, da der er videnskabeligt belæg for, at de er i stand til at opleve smerte, lidelse, angst og varigt mén.
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.