Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes

Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes

The purpose of the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition 2013 (the Code) is to promote the ethical, humane and responsible care and use of animals used for scientific purposes.

The purpose is to promote the ethical, humane and responsible care and use of animals used for scientific purposes. The ethical framework and governing principles set out in the Code provide guidance for investigators, teachers, institutions, animal ethics committees and all people involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.

Below are links to chapters by title for quick reference:

Introduction

Definitions

Section 1:  Governing principles

Section 2:  Responsibilities

• 2.1: Responsibilities of institutions
• 2.2: Responsibilities of institutions regarding the governance of an animal ethics committee
• 2.3: Responsibilities of animal ethics committees
• 2.4: Responsibilities of investigators
• 2.5: Responsibilities of animal carers
• 2.6: Other responsibilities of institutions, investigators and animal ethics committees
• 2.7: Responsibilities of institutions when developing an animal ethics committee application form

Section 3:  Animal Wellbeing

• 3.1: Strategies to support and safeguard animal wellbeing
• 3.2: Animal care and management
• 3.3: Specific procedures
• 3.4: Provisions for animals at the conclusion of their use

Section 4:  The care and use of animals for the achievement of educational outcomes in science

Section 5:  Complaints and non-compliance

Section 6:  Independent external review of the operation and institutions 

Appendix:  Process Report

Suggested citation and acknowledgements