Report on biotechnology / Animal Procedures Committee.

  • Great Britain. Animal Procedures Committee.
Date:
2001
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Licence: Open Government Licence

Credit: Report on biotechnology / Animal Procedures Committee. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Recommendation 20: A new method of presenting animal statistics should be adopted along the lines described in paragraphs 129 and 130. (paragraph 131) Recommendation 21: The APC and the Home Office should consider commissioning independent research into the impact of A(SP)A regulation on those conducting animal research in the UK. (paragraph 139) Recommendation 22: The Home Office should be sensitive to the particular welfare needs of GM animals imported for scientific use. (paragraph 144) Recommendation 23: The AEBC should be encouraged to consider the adequacy of the current regulatory regimes in monitoring the ethical and welfare implications of the emerging biotechnologies for all animals. (paragraph 149) Recommendation 24: The following issues, listed in paragraph 151 to 153, should be forwarded to the AEBC for consideration: the effects on animal welfare of biotechnology products, the effects on the environment as a cost and the welfare of GM animals imported into the UK. (paragraph 154)