§ 380.203 - Policy.  


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  • It is the policy of PHS to require institutions to establish and maintain proper measures to ensure the appropriate care and use of all animals involved in research, research training and biological testing (hereinafter referred to as activities) supported by PHS. PHS endorses the “U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research and Training” developed by the Interagency Research Animal Committee (IRAC). This policy is intended to implement and supplement those Principles.