Question for written answer E-002030/2016
to the Commission
Rule 130
Julie Girling (ECR)
Subject: Animal experiments
On how many occasions have Members States invoked the safeguard clause in Article 55 of Directive 2010/63/EU?
What was the decision of the Commission in each case?
EN
E-002030/2016
Answer given by Mr Vella
on behalf of the Commission
To date, the safeguard clause contained in Article 55 of Directive 2010/63/EU[1] has never been invoked by any Member State.
[1] OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33–79
