Increasing the welfare of animals used in experiments. Public consultation on the revision of Directive 86/609/EEC on the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes

The replies to this consultation will help the Commission in its considerations regarding a revision of Directive 86/609/EEC, with the aim of improving animal welfare and the functioning of internal market in the field of animal experimentation. Once a proposal has been adopted by the Commission, it will be sent to the European Parliament and the Council to undergo the legislative procedure for adoption of the new Directive. This process will start in early 2007 and will most likely take at least two years to complete.
Closing date for submissions: 18 August 2006.