# 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), Article 30: Animal records

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

1. Member States shall ensure that all breeders, suppliers and users keep records of at least the following:
(a) the number and the species of animals bred, acquired, supplied, used in procedures, set-free or rehomed;
(b) the origin of the animals, including whether they are bred for use in procedures;
(c) the dates on which the animals are acquired, supplied, released or rehomed;
(d) from whom the animals are acquired;
(e) the name and address of the recipient of animals;
(f) 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
(g) in the case of users, the projects in which animals are used.
2. 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2010/63/article/30 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2010-63/article-30
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