Regulation Update - May/June 2012
NIH to Use Legal Animal Sources Other Than USDA Class B Dogs and Cats in Biomedical Experiments, Murine Local Lymph Node Assay for Potency Categorization of Chemicals Causing Allergic Contact Dermatitis in Humans Validated,
Regulation Update - April 2012
Obtaining Animal Welfare Assurance from OLAW, Insittute of Medicine Report about the Necessity of Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research, Canada Proposes to Stop Transporting Non-human Primates for Research,
Regulation Update - March 2012
OLAW Revises Interinstitutional Agreement, NIH Adopts 8th Edition of the Guide, FDA Launches a New Sharps Website, New Guidance for the Description of Animal Researchin Scientific Publications, New Mandatory Requirements for Continuing Education for New York State Veterinarians
Regulation Update - January/February 2012
USDA Does Not Regulate Private Ownership of Exotic Animals, New AVMA Euthanasia Guidelines Expected Shortly, Fish and Wildlife Services Considers Listing Chimpanzees as Endangered Species, AWIC's Guide on Environmental Enrichment of Nonhuman Primates Updated, AVMA to Review Accreditation of Foreign Veterinary Schools, OLAW's Training Materials on Working with Animals Updated, APHIS to Amend List of Select Agents and Toxins
Why get certified? And is it important to renew?
Getting certified or re-certified might be a good career-related New Year’s resolution.
Regulation Update - November/December 2011
HHS Updates Conflict of Interest Regulations for PHS-Funded Research
How Do You Measure Quality in a Vivarium?
It’s pretty easy to grasp the concept of quality when you are talking about various things such as consumer products.
When it comes to animal protection, China’s government has instituted a raft of local regulations that in print could serve as a model for many nations. However, what’s in print isn’t always in practice.
Regulation Update - September 2011
Court-Appointed Prosecutor Denies Cruelty Charges Against University of Wisconsin
Strategy Summit: Animal Research-Risks & Reality
The NJABR Strategy Summit brought key groups together to discuss the present and future of biomedical research advocacy.
Since You Asked... AAALAC Site Visit Preparation
“What are some tips for AAALAC site visit preparation?”
Varied Views on Global Housing Standards
As LAS becomes more and more globalised, it can be confusing to figure out which regulations to follow. Here, six industry representatives give their thoughts on the future of housing standards worldwide.
Regulation Update - JulyAugust 2011
ICLAS-CIOMS Revises International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals
Regulation Update - May/June 2011
A New Bill May Stop the Use of Animals for Training in the Armed Forces
Regulation Update - April 2011
AAALAC International Reviews Updated Guidelines; Hello National Advancing Translational Sciences Center— Goodbye NCRR; USDA’s National Agriculture Library Releases Updated Thesaurus; European Food Safety Authority Reports on Welfare of Transported Animals
Regulation Update - March 2011
Final Version of the New Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Now Available; FDA To Update 1978 Good Laboratory Practice Regulation; NIH Updates Application Guidelines and Instructions for Non-Competing Continuation Progress Reports;Israel Bans the Use of Animals in Cosmetics
Regulation Update - Jan/Feb 2011
GAO Recommends Oversight of Random Source Dogs and Cats;
NIH Biomedical Research Facility Technical Criteria “News to Use” ; NIH Publishes Draft FAQs in Cost Accounting of Core Facilities; ICCVAM Recommends Alternate Methods of Ocular Testing for Hazard Potential of Chemicals and Products; New Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Union on the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes
Regulation Update - Nov/Dec 2010
USDA Final Policy on Research Misconduct for Extramural Research; NIH Reports on the Care of Chimpanzees in PHS-Funded Institutions; European Parliament Strengthens Protections of Laboratory Animals; European Commission, OIE to Collaborate on Animal Disease and Welfare
Regulation Update - October 2010
OLAW Updates Applicability of DOD and FDA Shelpf Life Extension Program; EU to Limit Testing Without Hindering Research - Update
Regulation Update - September 2010
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Revised: ICCVAM Publishes 2008-9 Biennial Progress Report; Judge Finds Probable Cause to Believe UW-M Violated State Criminal Code
Even in areas with little to no animal rights activities, it is important to be aware of the motivations and history behind the behaviour of activists.
The Animal As Sentient Being: Implications of EU Directive 86/609
On December 1, 2009 European Union member states ratified the Treaty of Lisbon, which grants legal status to animals by virtue of sentience.
Regulation Update - July/August 2010
OLAW Clarifies Use of Animals in NIH Grants; APHIS to Issue Animal Welfare Enforcement Information; EU to Reduce Testing and Improve Welfare of Animals; Lufthansa Stops Transporting Dogs and Cats for Experiments