# The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


RETAINED EU LAW REFORM
ANIMALS
Made 18th June 2026
Coming into force 19th June 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 12(1), 13(7) and 14(2), (3) and (7) of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (“the 2023 Act”).
The Secretary of State is a relevant national authority for the purposes of sections 12(1) and 14(2) and (3) of the 2023 Act.
In accordance with paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 5 to the 2023 Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/663/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/animals-scientific-procedures-act-1986-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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