| Because the responsibility for compliance with regulations that affect the care and use of animals ultimately lies with the investigator, it is important he/she have a working knowledge of the basic regulatory requirements. The following pages offer brief descriptions of the primary organizations or regulatory agencies responsible for setting forth and enforcing policies involving animal research. |
| The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals |
| Animal Welfare Act |
| Public Health Service Policy |
| Act 241, Public Acts of 1947 (Michigan Animal Care Law) |
| Act 368, Public Acts of 1978 (Public Health Code) |
| Act 224, 1970 |
| Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) |
| Animal Welfare Assurance |
| Principal Investigators |
| Animal Welfare Information Center |
| Animal Use Protocols |