What rules and regulations govern the care and treatment of animals in laboratories?
The use of animals is one of the most regulated aspects of biomedical research. There are a number of safeguards in place that govern the care and treatment of laboratory animals. In Canada the standards for the care and use of experimental animals are set by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC). Under the CCAC program each institution where animals are used must have a program of animal care and use that meets the national standards, managed by an animal care and use committee, which has public representation from outside the institution.
