Article 95 Designation of national reference centres for animal welfareF6

follow a public selection process; and

be limited in time or reviewed regularly.

act impartially as regards the exercise of their tasks as F3national reference centres;

possess a high level of scientific and technical expertise in human-animal relationship, animal behaviour, animal physiology, animal genetics, animal health and nutrition related to animal welfare, and animal welfare aspects related to the commercial and scientific use of animals;

have suitably qualified staff with adequate training in the areas referred to in point (b) and in ethical issues related to animals and support staff as appropriate;

possess, or have access to, the infrastructure, the equipment and products necessary to carry out the tasks assigned to them; and

ensure that their staff have good knowledge of international standards and practices in the areas referred to in point (b) and that the latest developments in research at nationalF4... and international level, including studies performed and actions undertaken by other F5... reference centres for animal welfare, in those areas are taken into account in their work.