Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes Directive

Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes

Stage: In force
In force: In force since 9 Nov 2010 · CELEX 32010L0063
Transposition deadline: 10 Nov 2012
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 22 Sept 2010

1 act

Delegated and implementing acts beneath it

By status: 1 published.

Act	Kind	Status	Adoption	Transposition deadline
Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/1262	Delegated · Directive	Published	Q3 2023	4 Dec 2025

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Directive 2010/63/EU sets EU-wide rules on protecting animals used for scientific purposes, applying from 1 January 2013. It covers live non-human vertebrates and cephalopods, requiring authorization for breeders, suppliers, users, and projects, plus project evaluation and severity classification.

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