4 Amendments of Michl EBNER related to 2008/0211(COD)
Amendment 175 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Where an internationally accepted and validated method of testing not involving the use of animals exists and may be used in placestead of a procedure, Member States shall ensure that the alternative method is used. Pursuant to this Directive, testing methods which involve the use of human embryonic and foetal cells shall not be regarded as alternatives.
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that a procedure is not carried out if another scientifically satisfactory method or testing strategy of obtaining the result sought, not entailing the use of an animal, is recognised by Community legislationinternationally accepted and validated. In the absence of such a method, a procedure may not be carried out if a scientifically satisfactory method or testing strategy for obtaining the result sought, including computer supported, in vitro and other methodologies, not entailing the use of an animal, is reasonably and practicably available. In no case shall a Member State be obliged to abandon animal testing if the only alternative testing method involves the use of human embryonic or foetal cells.
Amendment 242 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that the procedures classified as "severe" are not performed if the pain, suffering or distress is likely to be prolonged. , unless such procedures are scientifically justified.
Amendment 247 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. The Commission shall establish the criteria for classification of procedures in line with good practice developed in the EU.