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Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations

Acronym: FELASA

General Information

Identification Code: 217329823834-73
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Entity Form: ASBL
Registration Category: Non-governmental organisations, platforms and networks and similar
Registration Date: 10/11/2016
Last Update: 3/12/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0

Mission & Interests

Goals: FELASA, the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations, was established in 1978, and it represents common interests in the furtherance of all aspects of laboratory animal science (LAS) in Europe and beyond. FELASA puts the 3Rs of Laboratory Animal Science 'Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement' center stage. FELASA advocates responsible scientific conduct with animals in the life sciences with particular emphasis on ensuring animal welfare. FELASA publishes guidelines, recommendations and policy documents on topics relevant for laboratory animal science. FELASA maintains relations with national, international and governmental bodies concerned with laboratory animal science in Europe, notably the Council of Europe, the European Commission and European Parliament and continuously seeks collaborations with laboratory animal science associations outside Europe. FELASA organizes triennial international congresses and workshops
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
  • Education and training
  • Research and innovation
Levels of Interest:
  • european

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: Use of animals for scientific purposes Transport of animals Specific education and training required for the use of animals for scientific purposes Alternative methods for pharmaceutical testing Animal welfare
Communication Activities: Use of animals for scientific purposes( n)Transport of animals( n)Specific education and training required for the use of animals for scientific purposes( n)Alternative methods for pharmaceutical testing( n)Animal welfare Relevant policy implementation, public relations and communication activities such as projects, events, and publications: FELASA publishes guidelines, recommendations and policy documents on topics relevant for laboratory animal science. FELASA maintains relations with national, international and governmental bodies concerned with laboratory animal science in Europe. FELASA organizes triennial international congresses and other scientific activities in collaboration with National Associations. FELASA establishes working groups around current issues of lab animal science within their Associations or in collaboration with other organizations at the international level. Reports of these working groups are published in scientific journals. FELASA organizes workshops to harmonize the implementation of the Directive 63/2010 among the different European countries represented by the member associations.
EU Supported Forums and Platforms: Competent Authorities' Expert Group on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes#E02539#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=2539 #OBSERVER #C#Academia/ResearchTechnical Expert Group for the implementation of the Directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes#E02551#https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/expert-groups-register/screen/expert-groups/consult?lang=en&groupID=2551 #MEMBER #C#Academia/Research
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A

Head Office

Address: FELASAMaison des Associations Internationales
Post Code: 1050
City: Ixelles
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office

Address: FELASAMaison des Associations Internationales
Post Code: 1050
City: Ixelles
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data

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Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 0
Members25 Percent: 10
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 10
Members F T E: 2.5
Info Members: Almost all FELASA activities are developed on a voluntary basis. Representatives and members of the executive committee are well-known specialists in their field and devote some of their free time to various tasks. FELASA supports travel and subsistence expenses but there is no formal contract except for the administrative tasks.

Structure

Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: FELASA is a federation of scientific associations focused on laboratory animal science. The governing body is a Board of Management and an Executive Committee. FELASA is represented by a President. The Executive Committee is elected, and they work for FELASA on a voluntary basis. There is no salary involved for any of the EC or the Board of Management. FELASA hires an administrative office for accounting and secretary work. More information about the associations integrated into FELASA can be found in this link http://www.felasa.eu/board-of-management
Organisation Members: ICLAS (International Council of Laboratory Animal Science) AAALAC Int FAIB (Federation of European and International Associations established in Belgium)