Act on the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes. Country/Territory Poland Document type Legislation Date 2015 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2023 Pos. 465 (consolidated version) Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Authorization/permit Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Act entered into force on 27 May 2015. Abstract This Act lays down measures for the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes. It lays down: (1) rules of performing procedures and carrying out experiments, the operations of breeders, suppliers and users, and rules of inspections of breeders, suppliers and users; (2) conditions of keeping animals used for scientific or educational purposes and the treatment of these animals; (3) tasks and responsibilities of ethics committees for the animal experiments. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl References - Legislation Implements Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. Legislation | European Union | 2010 Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Act concerning experiments on animals. Legislation | Poland | 2005 Keyword: Animal welfare Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regulation on minimum requirements to be met by the center and minimum requirements for the care of animals kept in the center. Legislation | Poland | 2022 Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on minimum requirements to be met by the center and minimum requirements for the care of animals kept in the center. Legislation | Poland | 2016 Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX