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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 Protection of species
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, 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 animals; (c) the operations of breeders, suppliers and users; (d) the evaluation and authorization of projects involving the use of animals in procedures.

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, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX