Protection of Animals Used For Scientific Purposes Regulations, 2017 (L.N. 161 of 2017). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations implement at the national level the provisions laid down under Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. They establish the following rules: (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. These Regulations also set out the penalties to be applied in case of infringement. 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