Does AAALAC use the same standards to evaluate animal programs outside of the U.S.?
Because each country has its own set of laws and regulations, AAALAC site visitors use a customized approach for evaluating programs outside of the United States. Evaluators take into account applicable laws and regulations, and the overall performance of the program as it relates to animal welfare. They also evaluate the extent to which the program is adhering to the principles outlined in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other international standards including the European Union’s Directive 86/609/EEC.
