This Decree-Law, consisting of 7 Chapters and 8 Annexes, establishes provisions to implement in the National territory EU Directive No. 2010/63 on animal protection used for scientific or educational purposes. This Decree-Law specifies rules concerning the following: (a) the replacement and reduction of the use of animals in procedures and the refinement of the breeding, accommodation, care and use of animals in procedures; (b) the origin, breeding, marking, animal care, accommodation and slaugthering; (c) the operations of breeders, suppliers and users; (d) the evaluation and authorization of projects involving the use of animals in procedures.
Portugal · 2013-08-07