# 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 2

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

The killing of animals shall be completed by one of the following methods:
(a) confirmation of permanent cessation of the circulation;
(b) destruction of the brain;
(c) dislocation of the neck;
(d) exsanguination; or
(e) confirmation of the onset of rigor mortis.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2010/63/annex/IV/division/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2010-63/annex-IV/division-2
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