Order No. 556 on procedure of the Committee for Laboratory (testing) Animals and Alternatives. Country/Territory Denmark Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Animal welfare Enforcement/compliance Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 3 June 2013. Abstract The Order sets regulations on the composition and responsibilities of the Committee for Laboratory Animals and Alternatives, which consists of a chairman and six members with high professional knowledge and experience of at least one of the following areas: replacement, reduction and refinement of animal experiments and testings. The Committee shall hold a minimum of 3 meetings on a yearly basis. Full text Danish Website www.retsinformation.dk 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