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 Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, 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 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. XLVI of 2008 on food chain and its control. Legislation | Hungary | 2008 (2014) 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 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 Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree No. 243 of 1998 of the Government on animal experiments. Legislation | Hungary | 1998 (2002) | Repealed Keyword: Animal welfare, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX