May an IACUC suspend (stop) animal activities that it did not initially approve?
Yes. The PHS Policy, Guide , and the USDA Animal Welfare Regulations presume that all ongoing animal activities have received the required prospective review and approval. An activity that has been undertaken without prior approval should be halted and subsequently reported to OLAW because it constitutes serious noncompliance.
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- May an IACUC suspend (stop) animal activities that it did not initially approve?
