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