Amendment: Animal care, accommodation and killing methods (Directive 2010/63/EU)

This procedure updates existing EU rules on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. It focuses on improving the conditions for animals in research facilities, how they are housed and cared for, and the methods used to end their lives, aiming for higher welfare standards.

The changes will affect research institutions and laboratories that use animals. It ensures that establishments meet stricter requirements for animal care and accommodation, and that killing methods are as humane as possible, aligning with the '3Rs' principle (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement).