EU Directives
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86/609/EEC
The directive regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes was first established in 1986.
On 18 april 2009 a proposed revision was published. (2 documents here and here) This revision led to strong opposition from several stakeholders. Including VBIO, EMBO, ESF and the EP agriculture committee
On 7 april 2010 Representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council reached a compromise.