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Decree-Law No. 1/2019 amending Decree-Law No. 113/2013 implementing EU Directive No. 2010/63 on animal protection for scientific purposes.

Country/Territory
Portugal
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Diário da República, I Série, No. 7 of 10 January 2019.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Research Authorization/permit Animal health Agricultural development Slaughtering
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Decree-Law enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Decree-Law amends Decree-Law No. 113/2013 implementing EU Directive No. 2010/63 on animal protection for scientific purposes. Amendments establish that animals must be slaughtered at the establishment of the breeder, supplier or user, by a competent person. The DGAV, having obtained a favorable opinion from ICNF, I.P., according to the applicable legal regimes, may grant exemptions on the basis of scientific justification. The DGAV may adopt an interim measure to allow the use of non - human primates for the purposes of Article 8 (a) (i) if scientifically justified. It is necessary to identify a person responsible for the supervision of animal welfare and care in accordance with Article 32. Breeders, suppliers and users shall designate a veterinary surgeon specialized in laboratory animal medicine or a suitably qualified expert, providing advice on animal welfare and treatment.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
dre.pt

References - Legislation

Amends

Decree-Law No. 113/2013 implementing EU Directive No. 2010/63 on animal protection for scientific purposes.

Legislation | Portugal | 2013

Keyword: Animal welfare, Research, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Agricultural development, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX