AAALAC International

AAALAC International is a private, nonprofit organization headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs.[1][2] The accreditation program started in 1965, when some veterinarians and researchers organized the American Association for Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, or AAALAC.[3] In 1996, AAALAC changed its name to the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC International). The organization said the name change reflected the organization's growth in other countries and its commitment to enhancing life sciences and quality animal care around the world. Since 2016, the organization is officially known only by its acronym, AAALAC International.[4] There are currently about 1,000 organizations worldwide accredited through its program.

Along with meeting all applicable local and national regulations, AAALAC accredited institutions must also demonstrate that they are achieving the standards outlined in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, a document published since 1996 by the National Research Council of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.[5][6] The Guide includes standards go beyond what is required by law.

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References

  1. ^ Guillen, Javier (2018). "AAALAC International and government agencies". JAALAS. 57 (3): 228. PMC 5966228. PMID 29784073.
  2. ^ Gettayacamin, Montip (2017). "AAALAC International standards and the accreditation process". Toxicological Research. 33 (3): 183–189. Bibcode:2017ToxRe..33..183G. doi:10.5487/TR.2017.33.3.183. PMC 5523556. PMID 28744349.
  3. ^ Clark, JD (1997). "AAALAC history through 1990". Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science. 36 (6): 39–43. PMID 16450974.
  4. ^ "History (Long Version)". AAALAC International. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Committee for the Update of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies. "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" (PDF) (8 ed.). The National Academies Press. Retrieved April 30, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ AAALAC home page
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