Act concerning experiments on animals. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Act enters into force 30 days after its publication in the Journal of Laws. Abstract The Act lays down principles concerning experimentation on animals. The Act is composed of nine Sections: (1) General provisions; (2) Principles of using animals for experimentation; (3) Keeping of animals for experimentation; (4) Breeding laboratory animals; (5) Experimental units and procedures; (6) Ethics committees for experiments on animals affairs; (7) Enforcement; (8) Criminal provisions; (9) Transitional and final provisions. Experiments on animals are allowed for the following reasons: Full text Polish Website isip.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on The State Ethics Committee for Experiments on Animals and local ethics committees for experiments on animals. Legislation | Poland | 2005 Keyword: Animal welfare, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on detailed conditions of keeping laboratory animals in experimental units and breeding units. Legislation | Poland | 2006 Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act on the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes. Legislation | Poland | 2015 Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Endangered species Source: FAO, FAOLEX