Regulation & legislation
The legislation in place to protect the care and welfare of animals used in scientific research varies by country. Most countries have laws protecting the welfare of animals, and of these, many have specific laws governing the treatment of animals involved in scientific procedures. This legislation is in place to ensure that the cost of any scientific experiments, in terms of animal suffering, is balanced by the potential benefit of the research. Information on regualtions governing animal research in Europe can be found at the EBRA. Legislation is under constant review, and is frequently amended to offer further protection to animals when necessary.
Title  |
Date |
Country |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Welfare Act | 1966 | United States of America |
| Animal Welfare Act amendments 1970 | 1970 | United States of America |
| Animal Welfare Act amendments 1976 | 1976 | United States of America |
| Improved Standards for Laboratory Animals Act | 1985 | United States of America |
| Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act | 1986 | United Kingdom |
| ETS 123 | 1986 | EU |
| EU directive 86/609/EEC | 1986 | EU |
| Animal Enterprise Protection Act | 1992 | United States of America |
| Animal Welfare Act - New Zealand | 1999 | New Zealand |
| Code of Federal Regulations - Animal Welfare | 1999 | United States of America |
| EU council directive 76/768/EEC | 2003 | EU |
| Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes | 2004 | Australia |
| European Chemicals Regulation (REACH) 1907/2006/EC | 2006 | EU |
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