Division 8

Where the use of an animal in a procedure results in severe pain, suffering or distress that is long-lasting and cannot be ameliorated, whether pre-authorised or not, the animal shall be reported under the ‘severe’ category. Commentary shall be inserted in the Member State narrative pursuant to Section C of this Annex covering the species, numbers, whether prior exemption was authorised, the details of the use and the reasons why ‘severe’ classification was exceeded.