Would CDC lose its ability to conduct animal research without AAALAC accreditation?
AAALAC-International’s voluntary accreditation program evaluates organizations that use animals in research. Those that meet or exceed AAALAC standards are awarded accreditation. CDC has had AAALAC accreditation since 1967. Accreditation, while voluntary, is important in attracting world-class scientists to CDC and ensuring the public’s confidence in the agency’s public health research that involves animals. AAALAC accreditation is not necessary to continue to conduct animal research.
