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Decree No. 40 of 2013 (II. 14.) Korm of the Government on animal testing.

Country/Territory
Hungary
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Authorization/permit Institution Research Keeping of live animals Wild fauna
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
On 16 April 2013.
Abstract

This Decree provides the framework to animal testing in order to prevent torture of and cruelty to animals. Provisions concerning the animals which may be used for testing are contained in Chapter II. General rules of testing are laid down in Chapter III. Chapter IV sets out rules regarding operational requisites of breeders, suppliers and users of laboratory animals. Chapter V provides rules on authorization of animal testing. Testing may be done only in the framework of projects. Controls and sanctions are foreseen in Article 49. Chapter VI concerns the activity of the Scientific Ethic Board on Animal Testing which is an expert body and operated by the National Food Safety Agency.

Full text
Hungarian
Website
njt.hu

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

Act No. XLVI of 2008 on food chain and its control.

Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Access-to-information, Codex Alimentarius, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, HACCP, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Fertilizers/nutrients, Pesticides, Plant protection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. XXVIII of 1998 on animal protection.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2015)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Transport/storage, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 243 of 1998 of the Government on animal experiments.

Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2002)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX