maalet med naevnte direktiv er at sikre, at medlemsstaternes love og administrative bestemmelser om beskyttelse af dyr, der anvendes til forsoeg eller andre videnskabelige formaal, harmoniseres, saa det undgaas, at de indvirker paa det faelles markeds oprettelse og funktion, bl.a. gennem konkurrenceforvridning eller handelshindring;
Whereas the aim of the Directive is to ensure that where animals are used for experimental or other scientific purposes the laws, regulations and administrative provisions in the Member States for their protection are harmonized so as to avoid affecting the establishment and functioning of the common market, in particular by distortions of competition or barriers to trade;