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International organisations promoting the ethical care and use of laboratory animals


ANZCCART (NZ) has memberships or partnerships with four international organisations that promote greater openness, or the ethical care and humane use, of animals in research, in order to learn from international best practice.


AAALAC International


In late September 2009, ANZCCART New Zealand was approved for membership in the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care international (AAALAC International). ANZCCART continues to support the mission and work of AAALAC International by serving as an AAALAC “Member Organization.” ANZCCART joins more than 75+ other prestigious scientific, professional and educational organizations from around the world that have an interest in advancing animal well-being in science. AAALAC International is the world’s largest accrediting body for animal research and education programs. Currently more than 1,175 companies, universities, hospitals, government agencies and other research institutions in 52 countries/regions have earned AAALAC accreditation,  demonstrating  their  commitment  to  responsible animal care and use. These institutions volunteer to participate in AAALAC's program, in addition to complying with all applicable local and national laws that regulate animal research. Those that meet or exceed applicable standards are awarded accreditation —a mark of quality assurance  recognized around the world. ANZCCART's continued participation as an AAALAC International  Member  Organization demonstrates our  commitment  to  responsible  animal  care  and use.  It's  an  opportunity  to join with other respected organizations to communicate that excellence in animal welfare is critical to quality science and education.

For more information on AAALAC visit www.aaalac.org.


International Council for Laboratory Animal Science


In 2005, ANZCCART New Zealand was approved for membership in the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS). ICLAS is an international scientific organisation dedicated to advancing human and animal health by promoting the ethical care and use of laboratory animals in research worldwide.


European Animal Research Association


In 2020, ANZCCART signed a MoU with the European Animal Research Association (EARA) which reflects a shared commitment to greater openness, improved communications and constructive public discourse in relation to animal research in Australia and New Zealand.


Understanding Animal Research


In 2020, ANZCCART became a member of Understanding Animal Research (UAR), which seeks to achieve a broad understanding of the humane use of animals in medical, veterinary, scientific and environmental research. There is now a UAR Oceania.

Feature articles

This section includes a selection of external articles that are relevant to researchers, teachers and students who use animals in their work. If you know of an article that should be included in this resource bank please contact us with the full reference.


Resource bank and recommendations on best practice


ANZCCART aims to promote best practice whenever animals are used for research, testing or teaching. This resource bank contains articles, newsletters and information that will help you keep up to date with the latest developments in animal welfare.

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