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Decree No. 5 of 1997 on permits for biotechnological interventions on animals and on the Commission Biotechnology Animals (Decree on biotechnology with animals).

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Biotechnology Animal reproduction Animal welfare
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree provides for the establishment of the Commission of Biotechnology Animals, its composition, its duties and powers, its work procedures and the procedures to follow in making decisions on the applications for permits, pursuant to article 66 of the Act Concerning Well-being and Health of Animals. The Decree was drafted bearing in mind the constant evolution of biotechnoly and ethics regarding the use of biotechnology. The Commission, which consists of specialists in the field of biotechnology, shall advise the Minister. (16 articles)

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.st-ab.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 585 of 1992 on the well-being and health of animals (Animal Health and Welfare Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1992 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 147 of 2005 amending the Decree on biotechnology with animals.

Legislation | Netherlands | 2005

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX