Data sources
The EU implementation reports (including data from the quinquennal statistical survey) are available on the dedicated DG Environment page : click
Reports
July 2024: Union overview on the implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes in the Member States of the European Union in 2018 – 2022
November 2022: Feasibility study under Article 10 of Directive 2010/63/EU on sourcing non-human primates only from self-sustaining colonies
February 2020: Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes in the Member States of the European Union
November 2017: Report from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European economic and social committee and the committee of regions in accordance with Article 58 of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes
This review report aims to assess whether the Directive has met its objectives and is fit for purpose or should be updated in the light of recent scientific and ethical developments. The review takes into account progress in the development of alternative methods that do not involve the use of animals, including those replacing non-human primates. It includes conclusions from a feasibility study on progress in the use of at least second-generation non-human primates.
July 2017: Feasibility study as required in Article 10 of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes
