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Regulation on the welfare and protection of aquatic vertebrate animals used for scientific purposes.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 30751, 20th of April, 2019.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Animal welfare Aquaculture Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Biosafety Business/industry/corporations Research Standards
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Regulation lays down rules for the care and accommodation standards for aquatic vertebrate animals used for scientific and training purposes; the establishment of a competent authority responsible for the care and welfare of animals; the operations of breeders, suppliers and users; the use of animals in procedures; the competence of personnel of breeders, suppliers and users; and certain obligatory elements of the application for authorization. This Regulation shall not apply to non-experimental aquaculture practices and practices undertaken by approved and authorized aquaculture facilities. This Regulation is drafted in line with the Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Biosafety Act No. 5977.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Basic legislation, Biosafety, Biotechnology, Genetically modified organism (GMO)

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Codex Alimentarius, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Drugs, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 5199 protection of animals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation amending the Regulation on the welfare and protection of aquatic vertebrate animals used for scientific purposes.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Animal welfare, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Biosafety, Business/industry/corporations, Institution, Research, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX