Regulation on minimum requirements to be met by the center and minimum requirements for the care of animals kept in the center. Country/Territory Poland Document type Regulation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Journal of Laws 2022 Pos. 1021 Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Ranching/captive breeding Keeping of live animals Wild fauna Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Regulation entered into force on 28 May 2022. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, which is composed of ten paragraphs and two Annexes, lays down minimum requirements to be met by the center concerning care of animals kept in the center including obtained wild animals and transport of wild animals. Such center is protected from the access of third parties, access of other animals and the escape of animals kept in it. The surfaces of walls and floors in the center are made of materials resistant to severe mechanical damage caused by animals and cleaning agents, harmless to health of animals and not causing injuries to animals. Equipment and devices in the center are protected in a way preventing their damage and injury of animals. Furthermore the Regulation provides requirements for rooms where animals are kept, and for boxes, pens, cages, terrariums and aquariums. Full text Polish Website isap.sejm.gov.pl 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 Act on the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes. Legislation | Poland | 2015 (2023) Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation on minimum requirements to be met by the center and minimum requirements for the care of animals kept in the center. Legislation | Poland | 2016 Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX