AAALAC International, Pamplona, Spain.
Lab Anim (NY). 2010 Feb;39(2):49-53. doi: 10.1038/laban0210-49.
During the past several decades, society has become increasingly concerned about the welfare of animals used in research. Today, the public asks scientists to justify the use of research animals and to be accountable for their welfare. Research institutions, government bodies and other regulatory authorities have developed mechanisms to ensure that researchers follow the principles of the 3Rs and use and care for research animals in an ethical manner. Additionally, organizations such as the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC International) have developed voluntary programs that can help researchers to ensure that they are caring for research animals appropriately. The author discusses how AAALAC International uses performance standards to evaluate the ethical review processes of European institutions.
在过去的几十年中，社会对用于研究的动物的福利越来越关注。如今，公众要求科学家证明研究动物的使用是合理的，并对其福利负责。研究机构、政府机构和其他监管机构已经制定了机制，以确保研究人员遵循 3R 原则，并以合乎道德的方式使用和照顾研究动物。此外，像国际实验动物评估和认证协会（AAALAC International）这样的组织制定了自愿性计划，可以帮助研究人员确保他们正在适当地照顾研究动物。作者讨论了 AAALAC International 如何使用绩效标准来评估欧洲机构的伦理审查过程。
