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Standard for animal experimentation (in Japan)

the points in question:

In Japan there is no law regulating animal experimentation with a view toward protecting the animals. Only a standard about the raising and keeping of animals for experimentation that was established in 1980 exists.

However,this standard refers only to the management of animals and does not include the issue of animal welfare and protection.

We think that this standard should be revised thoroughly.


Standard about raising and keeping of animals for experimentation (Japan)

(Notice by the Prime Minister's Office in 1980)

1.Neither compulsory power nor effective power
 
As a basic rule, obeying a standard is just a goal to reach by making efforts.
There is no compulsory power to make people obey the standard.

Moreover,there is no concrete and clear standard to obey so that each facility regulates itself voluntarily.

2. Few concrete instances/diction
 
In many clauses, there are dictions such as "as occasion calls""necessary measure"and "proper". However, these phrases are not defined.

3. No definition about animal experimentation

There is no description that animal experimentation is an act which gives pain and sufferings to animals.

While European and American law and EU standard clearly refers to the lessening of sufferings,reduction of unnecessary experimentation and the necessity of alternative method, in Japan's standard there is no mention of these issues.

4.Lack of the viewpoint for animal welfare

Consideration of the sufferings that animals get is limited.

In the transporting, experimenting and disposing of animals it refers to efforts that should be made "as much as possible" by people.

5. Lack of education and training system for experimenters.

 Everyone is allowed to experiment on animals.

6.No necessity for keeping and publishing the record

There is no obligation to record and publish the number and kind of animals at facilities for experimentation.

7.No watching system for experimentation

There is neither obligation to report to authorities nor authorities right to investigate the facilities.


 
   
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