CIOMS-ICLAS International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals

This revised and updated version of the 1985 Guiding Principles aim to reflect current best practices and standards of care in laboratory animal medicine and science. The 10 principles in this short document provide a framework of responsibility and oversight to ensure the appropriate use of animals. This document may also serve as a benchmark for advancing international collaboration in biomedical sciences. It may be may be translated into languages other than English, but any translation must include the following notice:“Disclaimer: ICLAS does not guarantee the accuracy of this translation.”

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