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How to apply for licences and stay compliant if you use, breed or supply animals under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Standards for the care and accommodation of animals required by the Animals (Scientific) Procedures Act 1986 and advice on how to comply with the standards.
The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 make new provision for the protection of animals used for experimental or other scientific purposes.
Explains how the act is administered and enforced and provides detailed guidance to licence holders and applicants.
How establishments should apply to nominate someone for a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) role.
Guidance on the animal testing conditions for establishment licence holders.
Guidance on the animal testing conditions for personal licence holders.
How establishments should apply to nominate someone for a Named Information Officer (NIO) role.
Describes how establishments should apply to nominate someone for a Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO) role.
This guide describes how establishments should apply to nominate someone for a named animal care and welfare officer (NACWO) role.
This guide describes how establishments should apply to nominate someone for a named veterinary surgeon (NVS) role.
Guidance on the animal testing conditions for project licence holders.
Information on the management and activity of the Animals in Science Committee.
Information about ASRU’s two regulatory advice teams: Compliance assurance and Licensing.
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