Guidelines and Policies

Policies

Assessments of academic, government, and private organizations are based on adherence to the policies below, as well as CCAC guidelines and other relevant documents. Compliance with these standards is a requirement to receive a CCAC Certificate of GAP – Good Animal Practice®.

Animal-based projects involving two or more institutions

Certification of ethical animal care and use programs

Confidentiality of assessment information

Pedagogical merit of live animal-based teaching and training

Recommendations made in CCAC assessment reports

Scientific merit and ethical review of animal-based research

Senior administrators responsible for animal care and use programs

Terms of reference for animal care committees

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