Animal records
Article 30
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.