Japan
The system in Japan is one of self-regulation; there are no regulations like Western countries, only the 3Rs principle are written into the Law for Humane Treatment and Management of Animals. This law was amended in June 2005 and enforced in June 2006. The Management of Animals is responsible for administering the newly amended law. The amendment of this law was the conceptual idea of self-regulation and not being restricted by legislative constraints, it was approved by the members of the Japanese Diet who saw that care for laboratory animals and the use of laboratory animals are two different concepts that were concerned with science and animal welfare, respectively. This law requires those using animals to follow the principles outlined in the 3Rs. The principle idea behind the 3Rs was to insure that fewer animals were used; by following this principle, minimal distress and suffering could be achieved through monitoring and controlling the animals by the scientist themselves.
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