#BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 238Regulation Amending the Animal Protection - Laboratory Animal Ordinance
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This regulation, published in the German Federal Law Gazette (BGBl. 2025 I Nr. 238) on 15 October 2025 and signed on 10 October 2025, introduces targeted amendments to Germany's existing Laboratory Animal Protection Ordinance (Tierschutz-Versuchstierverordnung). It is issued under the authority of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs. The changes aim to further strengthen animal welfare standards in scientific research and testing while maintaining compliance with EU Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. The ordinance updates procedural requirements, documentation obligations, and oversight mechanisms for facilities using live animals in experiments.
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Key Changes
- Updates procedural requirements for facilities conducting animal experiments
- Strengthens documentation and record-keeping obligations for researchers
- Enhances oversight and inspection mechanisms by competent authorities
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