Guidance

Care and accommodation of animals in science: advisory standards

Advice on how to meet and exceed the legal minimum standards in the code of practice.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 25 March 2026
• Last updated: 21 July 2026 — See all updates

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Advisory standards for the care and accommodation of animals bred, supplied or used for scientific purposes (accessible)

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Advisory standards for the care and accommodation of animals bred, supplied or used for scientific purposes

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This advisory document can be used alongside the mandatory code of practice for the care and accommodation of animals in science.

Published 25 March 2026

Last updated 21 July 2026 — Show all updates

1. 21 July 2026

   Accessible version added.

2. 25 March 2026

   First published.