Animal Regulations
Voluntary Accreditation
The institution is accredited by the AAALAC International (previously known as the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care). The program evaluates organizations that use animals in research, teaching, or testing. Those that meet or exceed AAALAC standards are awarded accreditation. The accreditation process includes an extensive internal review conducted by the institution applying for accreditation. During this review, the institution creates a comprehensive document called a Program Description which describes all aspects of the animal care and use program (policies, animal housing and management, veterinary care, and facilities). The Program Description is then submitted to AAALAC. Evaluators review the Program Description and conduct their own comprehensive on-site assessment. The site visitors’ report is then reviewed by the entire Council on Accreditation and accreditation status is determined. After an institution earns accreditation, it must be re-evaluated every three years in order to maintain its accredited status.
AAALAC
AAALAC International is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs.
This institution's AAALAC Unit # is 000009.
Helpful Links
∙ AAALAC Website
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