RSPCA Policy GP7 New technology
| 7.1 | Any new technology introduced for use in relation to animals must be subject to an ethical assessment that emphasises the importance of animal welfare before implementation. |
| 7.2 | Use of technology must not replace the requirement for good animal husbandry and regular inspections of animals by humans. |
| 7.3 | New animal technology with the potential to negatively affect animal welfare must be subjected to independent validation and animal welfare science research to ensure appropriately informed decision making. |
| 7.4 | New technology must be regularly monitored for adverse animal welfare impacts and updated or removed from market where risks to animal welfare cannot be mitigated. |
| 7.5 | Where new technology poses a risk to animal welfare, regulations must be developed which minimise this risk. |
RSPCA policies reflect the best available evidence to direct and guide RSPCA and others, to promote and achieve good animal welfare outcomes.
Reference to ‘the RSPCA’ or ‘RSPCA’ in this document means RSPCA Australia and each of the RSPCA Australia member Societies.
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