Article 30 Animal records
United Kingdom
Member States shall ensure that all breeders, suppliers and users keep records of at least the following:
the number and the species of animals bred, acquired, supplied, used in procedures, set-free or rehomed;
the origin of the animals, including whether they are bred for use in procedures;
the dates on which the animals are acquired, supplied, released or rehomed;
from whom the animals are acquired;
the name and address of the recipient of animals;
the number and species of animals which died or were killed in each establishment. For animals that have died, the cause of death shall, when known, be noted; and
in the case of users, the projects in which animals are used.
The records referred to in paragraph 1 shall be kept for a minimum of 5 years and made available to the competent authority upon request.