Press Release: Commission proposes to strengthen the protection of animals used in scientific experiments

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Series Details IP/08/1632 (05.11.08)
Publication Date 05/11/2008
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The European Commission presented a proposal that aimed to strengthen the protection of animals still used in scientific procedures in line with the European Union's Protocol on Animal Welfare, ensure a level playing field throughout the EU for industry and enhance the quality of research conducted in the EU. The new provisions will also contribute to minimising as far as possible the number of animals used in experiments.

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European Commission: MEMO/08/677: Questions and answers on revising the directive for the protection of animals used in scientific experiments http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/08/677&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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