European Convention for the Protection of Vertebrate Animals used for Experimental and other Scientific Purposes Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Mar 18, 1986 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001042) Title (French) Convention européenne sur la protection des animaux vertébrés utilisés à des fins expérimentales ou à d'autres fins scientifiques Title (Other) Europäisches Übereinkommen zum Schutz der für Versuche und andere wissenschaftliche Zwecke verwendeten Wirbeltiere Place of adoption Strasbourg Depository COE Council of Europe Language English, French Entry into force Jan 1, 1991 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Geographical area Europe Abstract Objective: To protect vertebrate animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes form cruel and inhumane scientific procedures. Summary of provisions: The Parties agree to regulate the purposes for which procedures may be performed i.e. avoidance or prevention of disease, diagnosis or treatment of disease, protection of the environment, scientific research, education and training and forensic inquiries (art. 2). They undertake to ensure that procedures are supervised under an effective system of control (art. 3). They are to ensure control over conduct of procedure to ensure that procedures are humane (arts. 6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12). The Convention provides for the registration and approval of breeding and supplying establishments (art. 14) and user establishments (art. 18). Finally, measures for cooperation in education and training exchange of information, recognition of procedures carried out by other Parties and multilateral consultations through the Council of Europe. (Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996) Full text English French Website www.coe.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Reservation Belgium Jul 1, 1992 Dec 20, 1991 [1] Mar 18, 1986 - Bulgaria Feb 1, 2005 Jul 20, 2004 [1] May 21, 2003 - Cyprus Jul 1, 1994 Dec 9, 1993 [1] Dec 9, 1993 - Czech Republic Oct 1, 2003 Mar 20, 2003 [1] Nov 9, 2000 Mar 20, 2003 Denmark Apr 1, 2001 Sep 8, 2000 [1] Mar 18, 1986 - Estonia - - Sep 5, 1986 - European Union Nov 1, 1998 Apr 30, 1998 [1] Feb 10, 1987 Apr 30, 1998 Finland Jan 1, 1991 Jun 14, 1990 [1] Jun 14, 1990 - France Dec 1, 2000 Jun 5, 2000 [1] Sep 2, 1987 - Germany Nov 1, 1991 Apr 19, 1991 [1] Jun 21, 1988 Apr 19, 1991 Greece Dec 1, 1992 May 27, 1992 [1] Mar 18, 1986 - Hungary - - Apr 16, 2008 - Ireland - - Dec 6, 1990 - Latvia - - Oct 15, 2008 - Lithuania Jan 1, 2008 Jun 14, 2007 [1] Sep 13, 2005 - Netherlands Aug 1, 2004 Jan 22, 2004 [1] Jan 22, 2004 Jan 22, 2004 North Macedonia Jul 1, 2011 Dec 2, 2010 [1] Dec 2, 2010 - Norway Aug 1, 1997 Jan 21, 1997 [1] Aug 4, 1986 - Poland - - Apr 1, 2008 - Portugal Jan 1, 1991 Jul 9, 1986 [1] Mar 18, 1986 - Romania - - May 25, 2000 May 25, 2000 Serbia May 1, 2011 Oct 5, 2010 [1] Nov 17, 2009 Oct 5, 2010 Slovenia Jun 1, 2007 Nov 16, 2006 [1] Feb 15, 2006 - Spain Jul 1, 2007 Dec 15, 2006 [1] Jan 31, 2002 Dec 15, 2006 Sweden Jan 1, 1991 Sep 12, 1989 [1] Aug 11, 1988 - Switzerland Jan 1, 1991 Sep 15, 1988 [1] Mar 18, 1986 - Turkey Jun 1, 1994 Nov 3, 1993 [1] May 29, 1989 - United Kingdom Jul 1, 2000 Dec 17, 1999 [1] Mar 18, 1986 - * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in