Regulations and Compliance Flashcards
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Which federal agency enforces the Animal Welfare Act?
Answer: USDA-APHIS
USDA-APHIS (Animal Care division) enforces the AWA through registration, unannounced inspections, and enforcement actions.
What is the minimum composition required for an IACUC?
Answer: At least five members including a veterinarian, scientist, non-scientist, and unaffiliated member
The AWA requires at least five members: chairperson, attending veterinarian, practicing scientist, non-scientist, and one unaffiliated member.
What is the Annual Report that research facilities must submit to USDA?
Answer: A report detailing animal numbers, species, pain categories, and alternatives searches
The annual report documents animals used by species and pain/distress category (B through E), alternatives searches, and IACUC attestation.
What does the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals represent?
Answer: The primary reference standard used by AAALAC and PHS for evaluating programs
The Guide establishes the standards against which AAALAC evaluates programs and OLAW measures PHS Policy compliance.
What is the significance of USDA pain and distress categories?
Answer: They classify pain levels requiring increasing justification and oversight
Categories B through E classify the extent of pain or distress. Higher categories require more justification and welfare oversight.
Who has the authority to suspend an animal activity not conducted per approved protocol?
Answer: The IACUC by majority vote
The IACUC can suspend any non-compliant animal activity by majority vote of a quorum after review.