Protection of Animals for Scientific Purposes Regulations, 2013 (L.N. 124 of 2013). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Authorization/permit Endangered species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract These provisions lay down measures for the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes. They transpose Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. The Regulations provide rules concerning the following: (a) the replacement and reduction of the use of animals in procedures and the refinement of the breeding, accommodation, care and use of animals in procedures; (b) the origin, breeding, marking, care and accommodation and killing of animal Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt 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