Dispensation - permit holder

If you haven't completed a Danish laboratory animal science course, but wish to be a permit holder of an animal experiments permit, then you must apply for a dispensation for §55 (functions ABD in accordance with EU directive 2010/63, Article 23.2).

How to apply for § 55 dispensation

The applicant is required to have successfully completed a master’s degree in a relevant discipline within the fields of medical, veterinary and/or life sciences. The applicant must also have had an animal experiment licence or otherwise have worked on animal experiments outside Denmark previously. Additionally, the applicant is required to have obtained qualifications corresponding to the completion of one or more courses with relevance to animal experimentation, including species-specific knowledge of the animals to be used. These courses/qualifications are to ensure that the applicant is able to use laboratory animals in accordance with a high ethical and scientific standard and must, as a minimum, correspond to functions ABD-courses/FELASA-C course.

Have you completed an EU-function ABD/FELASA C course abroad?

  • Complete online course on Danish legislation
  • Submit all the following documents and write “application for dispensation from qualification requirements for permit holder” in the subject field:
    • Certificate of completion for online course on Danish legislation (language: Danish or English)
    • Certificate in laboratory animal science (EU functions ABD) including learning outcomes (language: Danish or English)
    • Certificate for master’s degree in medical, veterinary or life sciences (language: Danish or English)
    • Contact details (workplace)

  • Complete online course on Danish legislation
  • Submit all the following documents and write “application for dispensation from qualification requirements for permit holder” in the subject field:
    • Certificate of completion for online course on Danish legislation (language: Danish or English)
    • Relevant course certificates including learning outcomes (language: Danish or English)
    • Certificate for master’s degree in medical, veterinary or life sciences (language: Danish or English)
    • CV with previous experience of working in animal experimentation (language: Danish or English)
    • Contact details (workplace)

Submit your information to the Animal Experiments Inspectorate

Your application will be processed when all necessary information has been submitted by mail to:

dyreforsoegstilsynet(at)fvst.dk

Please note: all documents must be submitted in either Danish or English.

If you meet the requirements for dispensation, you will recieve a letter from The Animal Experiments Inspectorate shortly thereafter.