Public LawsUSDA Animal Welfare Act (AWA)external icon, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq., as amended. Show Health Research Extension Act of 1985external icon (“Animals in Research”) [Public Law 99-158] RegulationsUSDA Animal Welfare Regulationsexternal icon, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 9, Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Parts 1, 2, and 3. Standards and PrinciplesPublic Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy)external icon U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Trainingexternal icon AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2020 Editionpdf iconexternal icon (PDF, 549KB), American Veterinary Medical Association. Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 8th edition. National Academies Press (nih.gov)pdf iconexternal icon This page contains several links to PDF files which may require a browser plug-in to view correctly. If you do not have the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat Readerexternal icon, or are having difficulty viewing the PDF, download the plug-in hereexternal icon. The requirements of the Animal Welfare Act are set forth under the Regulations and Standards in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). These requirements are found in Title 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter A - Animal Welfare, Parts 1, 2, and 3. The requirements for reports, notifications, certifications, and record keeping are set forth in Part 2 of 9 CFR (2022) and are indicated below. Section numbers are provided for reference. Subpart C--Research Facilities Section 2.30 Registration.
From Subchapter A--Animal Welfare, 9 C.F.R. § 2.1 et. seq. (2021). Dealers and Exhibitors Subpart A--Licensing. Section 2.1 Requirements and application.
Section 2.2 Acknowledgement of regulations and standards.
Section 2.5 Duration of license and termination of license.
Section 2.7 Annual report by licensees.
Section 2.8 Notification of change of name, address, control, or ownership of business.
Subpart D - Attending Veterinarian and Adequate Veterinary Care. Section 2.40 Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, dealers and exhibitors.
Subpart E - Identification of Animals. Section 2.50 Time and method of identification of animals.
Subpart G - Records. Section 2.75 Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
Section 2.76 Records: Operators of auction sales and brokers.
Section 2.78 Health certification and identification.
Section 2.80 Records, disposition.
Subpart H - Compliance With Standards and Holding Period. Section 2.102 Holding facility.
Subpart I - Miscellaneous. Section 2.125 Information as to business.
Section 2.126 Access and inspection of records and property.
Section 2.132 Procurement of random source dogs and cats, dealers.
Section 2.133 Certification for random source dogs and cats.
Part 3 - Standards Subpart A - Dogs and Cats. Section 3.8 Exercise for dogs.
Section 3.13 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.14 Primary enclosures used to transport live dogs and cats.
Section 3.16 Food and water requirements.
Subpart B - Guinea Pigs and Hamsters. Section 3.27 Facilities, outdoor.
Section 3.35 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.36 Primary enclosures used to transport live guinea pigs and hamsters.
Subpart C - Rabbits. Section 3.60 Consignments to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.61 Primary enclosures used to transport live rabbits.
Subpart D - Nonhuman Primates. Section 3.81 Environment enhancement to promote psychological well-being.
Section 3.86 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.87 Primary enclosure used to transport nonhuman primates.
Section 3.89 Food and water requirements.
Subpart E - Marine Mammals. Section 3.101 Facilities, general.
Section 3.106 Water quality.
Section 3.110 Veterinary care.
Section 3.112 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.113 Primary enclosures used to transport marine mammals.
Subpart F - Other animals. Section 3.133 Separation.
Section 3.136 Consignment to carriers and intermediate handlers.
Section 3.139 Food and water requirements.
What are the two federal regulations governing animal research?There are two main federal laws that relate to animals in research: 1) The Animal Welfare Act and 2) the Health Research Extension Act.
What law's in the US if any protect research animals?The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) was signed into law on August 24, 1966. It is the only Federal law in the United States that regulates the treatment of animals in research, teaching, testing, exhibition, transport, and by dealers. The Act is enforced by USDA , APHIS , Animal Care.
What is the US law on animal testing?In the U.S., there are no laws protecting animals from physical and psychological pain and suffering once the testing has been approved by in-house committees.
What was the first federal legislation governing the use of animals in research?The first federal law regulating animal research was the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act passed by Congress in 1966. This law covered the transport, sale, and handling of animals and provided for licensing of animal dealers to prevent pet theft and their sale to research facilities.
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