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Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title
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)
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2.The environment and control thereof
2.1.Ventilation and temperature
(a)Insulation, heating and ventilation of the holding room shall ensure that the air circulation, dust levels, and gas concentrations are kept within limits that are not harmful to the animals housed.
(b)Temperature and relative humidity in the holding rooms shall be adapted to the species and age groups housed. The temperature shall be measured and logged on a daily basis.
(c)Animals shall not be restricted to outdoor areas under climatic conditions which may cause them distress.
2.2.Lighting
(a)Where natural light does not provide an appropriate light/dark cycle, controlled lighting shall be provided to satisfy the biological requirements of the animals and to provide a satisfactory working environment.
(b)Illumination shall satisfy the needs for the performance of husbandry procedures and inspection of the animals.
(c)Regular photoperiods and intensity of light adapted to the species shall be provided.
(d)When keeping albino animals, the lighting shall be adjusted to take into account their sensitivity to light.
2.3.Noise
(a)Noise levels including ultrasound, shall not adversely affect animal welfare.
(b)Establishments shall have alarm systems that sound outside the sensitive hearing range of the animals, where this does not conflict with their audibility to human beings.
(c)Holding rooms shall where appropriate be provided with noise insulation and absorption materials.
2.4.Alarm systems
(a)Establishments relying on electrical or mechanical equipment for environmental control and protection, shall have a stand-by system to maintain essential services and emergency lighting systems as well as to ensure that alarm systems themselves do not fail to operate.
(b)Heating and ventilation systems shall be equipped with monitoring devices and alarms.
(c)Clear instructions on emergency procedures shall be prominently displayed.
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