About us
The Animals in Science Committee roles are
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to advise the Secretary of State on all matters concerning the use of animals in scientific procedures
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to advise animal welfare bodies on sharing best practice within the UK
Responsibilities
The Animals in Science Committee is responsible providing independent impartial, balanced and objective advice to the Home Office and to the Northern Ireland Department of Health on issues relating to the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and its functions under it. The ASC is also responsible for advising, promoting and sharing good practice with, and between, Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies (AWERBs) in the UK.
Who we are
The Animals in Science Committee was established in January 2013 by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 which requires the creation of a Committee for the Protection of Animals used for Scientific Purposes. This committee is known as the Animals in Science Committee (ASC). The ASC is an independent, non-executive advisory Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB). The chair of the ASC is Professor David Main and information about Professor Main and the other members can be found on the membership page.
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