Welcome
Welcome
This website has been developed by the Animal Research Review Panel and NSW Department of Primary Industries - Animal Welfare Branch. It aims to assist researchers, teachers and members of Animal Ethics Committees to access information about the operation of the Animal Research Act 1985, Animal Research Regulation 2010 and The Code of Practice in New South Wales.
In addition to specific information about this legislation, including relevant policies and guidelines, this site provides general information about legislation in other states and countries and links to many sites from which useful, general information promoting the humane care and use of animals for scientific purposes can be sourced.
The Animal Research Act covers the use of animals for a range of purposes including their use in research, teaching, product testing, field trials, diagnosis of disease, production of biological products and environmental studies. ‘Animals’ include all live non-human vertebrates (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals) and includes laboratory animals, farm livestock and wildlife.
Spotlight
Form L Animal Use Statistics Reporting for 2012
Statistics on the use of animals in research in NSW in 2012 are due to be submitted by 31 March 2013 via Form L.
Animal Research Review Panel policies / guidelines - information for accredited establishments
The Panel has a series of policies / guidelines related to the operation of accredited animal research establishments.
Council of Europe - Appendix A
Council of Europe guidelines for the accommodation and care of animals used for scientific purposes.
What's new
A seminar for members of Animal Ethics Committee members and their Executive Officers, and animal researchers, is to be held in North Sydney on 2 October 2013.
The Schools Animal Ethics Committee has developed an engaging educational resource for teachers and students on keeping reptiles in schools.
The American Veterinary Medical Association has published a 2013 edition of its guidelines for the euthanasia of animals.