References

USDA And PHS Language Giving IACUCs The Responsibility Of Reviewing Allegations

From: Animal Welfare Act Regulations, 9 CFR Part 2 (Regulations), Subpart C (Research Facilities), Section 2.31 (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, IACUC), paragraph (c)(4):

“(c) IACUC Functions. With respect to activities involving animals, the IACUC, as an agent of the research facility, shall…

(4) Review, and, if warranted, investigate concerns involving the care and use of animals at the research facility resulting from public complaints received and from reports of noncompliance received from laboratory or research facility personnel or employees;“

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From: Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care And Use of Laboratory Animals, IV. Implementation by Institutions, paragraph B.4.:

“B. Functions of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. As an agent of the institution, the IACUC shall with respect to PHS-conducted or supported activities:…

4. review concerns involving the care and use of animals at the institution;“

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