Knowledge
Glossary
Reference definitions for the sector’s technical and regulatory terms.
- 3Rs principle(3R)
- Ethical framework that promotes replacing, reducing and refining the use of animals in scientific research.
- AAALAC International(AAALAC)
- Organization that voluntarily assesses and accredits laboratory animal care and use programs against international standards of excellence.
- Animal welfare body(OEBA)
- Internal body of the establishment responsible for advising on welfare, applying the 3Rs and monitoring projects involving animals.
- Directive 2010/63/EU(2010/63/UE)
- European Union rule on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes, based on the 3Rs principle.
- Genetically modified organism(OMG)
- Organism whose genetic material has been modified through genetic engineering techniques; its use in research requires specific authorizations.
- Royal Decree 53/2013(RD 53/2013)
- Spanish rule transposing Directive 2010/63/EU and regulating the protection of animals used in experimentation and other scientific purposes.