Laboratory Animals
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European Convention for the protection of vertebrate animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes
European Union.
The general principles governing the use of animals in research in the member states of the European Union.
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
Three alternative methods were adopted in 2002 to replace the LD50 acute toxicity test.
European Commission.
European Union legislation pertaining to the protection and welfare of animals used in scientific experiments.
Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS).
Often referred to as the CIOMS Principles, this document provides criteria for establishing codes of practice or legislation about the use of animals in scientific research.
The Stationery Office. Official Documents.
The principle United Kingdom law governing the use of animals in scientific research.
United Kingdom Code of Practice For the Housing and Care of Animals
United Kingdom. Home Office. Animals Scientific Procedures Division.
Provides specific information on the care and use of animals in scientific research.
Swedish Animal Welfare Agency/Djurskyddsmyndigheten.
The Swedish Animal Welfare Act, Swedish Animal Welfare Ordinance, and animal welfare regulations are available here in English and Swedish.
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD).
This 2000 document discusses recognition and assessment of pain and distress and provides guidance on humane euthanasia.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Provides internationally agreed testing methods used by government, industry and independent laboratories to characterize potential hazards of new and existing chemical substances.
Government of India. Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Access to all current Indian Federal animal welfare legislation and rules.