Operation of animal ethics committees
The effective operation of the Animal Ethics Committee is central to achieving the goals of the Animal Research Act.
Guidelines have been developed to assist AECs.
Most often, these have been able to draw on the collective experience of institutional committees.
More information can be found from the following links:
- Animal research application form (MODEL)
111.7 KB - Annual reporting by animal ethics committees to accredited animal research establishments
- Conflict of interest with membership of animal ethics committees
- Criteria for assessment of animal ethics committee membership
- Frequency of animal ethics committee meetings
- Inspections by animal ethics committees
- Orientation of new members of animal ethics committees
