Decree on the protection of animals used for experimental purposes. Country/Territory Czechia Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 419/2012 Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Slaughtering Animal welfare Authorization/permit Transport/storage Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 January 2013. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, which is composed of 13 articles and 11 Annexes, implements the relevant European Union regulations and lays down measures for the protection of animals used for experimental purposes. In particular, it lays down provisions governing: application for authorization for the use of experimental animals and application for authorization for breeding of experimental animals (art. 2 and 3); requirements for premises and equipment of facilities (art. 6); requirements relating to the care and housing of experimental animals (art. 7); methods of killing different types of animals (art. 9 with details in Annex 10); requirements for number of animals during their transport in containers (art. 10 with details in Annex 11). Full text Czech Website www.zakonyprolidi.cz References - Legislation Implements Act no. 246/1992 on the protection of animals against cruelty. Legislation | Czechia | 1992 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree on protection, breeding and use of animals for experimentation. Legislation | Czechia | 2004 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Marking/identification, Transport/storage, Quarantine, Inspection, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending the Decree on protection, breeding and use of experimental animals. Legislation | Czechia | 2009 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Marking/identification, Quarantine, Research, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree amending Decree on the protection of animals used for experimental purposes. Legislation | Czechia | 2014 Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Research Source: FAO, FAOLEX