# Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (Text with EEA relevance), Division (c): Animal enclosures

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Animal enclosures shall not be made out of materials detrimental to the health of the animals. Their design and construction shall be such that no injury to the animals is caused. Unless they are disposable, they shall be made from materials that will withstand cleaning and decontamination techniques. The design of animal enclosure floors shall be adapted to the species and age of the animals and be designed to facilitate the removal of excreta.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2010/63/annex/III/section/A/division/3/division/3.3/division/c (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2010-63/annex-III/section-A/division-3/division-3.3/division-c
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