Assessment. Accreditation. Education.
1,100+ accredited organizations in 50 countries/regions.
A world where excellence in animal welfare and science converge.
Encompassing all types of species.
Emphasizing accountability and quality.
Accrediting all types of animal research.
Dedicated to animal welfare.
Council adopts new Reference ResourceAAALAC International's Council on Accreditation has adopted ACLAM's Position Statement on Pain and Distress in Research Animals as a Reference Resource (with noted caveats). Click here to learn more about Reference Resources
Congratulations 2024 Global 3Rs Award Winners!AALAC International and IQ Consortium have announced the 2024 winners of the Global 3Rs Awards: Gaurav Ahuja (Asia-Pacific), Anja Hess (Europe), and Robert Gerlai (North America). Read More About the Winners Here!
AAALAC releases Position Statement on veterinary care AAALAC International's Council on Accreditation has released a new Position Statement on "The Attending Veterinarian, Veterinary Team, and Provision of Veterinary Care." Read the Full Statement
At its annual meeting of the Member Organization Delegates, AAALAC International presented its highest honor, the Bennett J. Cohen Award, to Dr. Robert H. Weichbrod, M.B.A., Ph.D.... Read More
Drs. Sobrian and Talcott receive the 2024 Outstanding Delegate Service AwardDrs. Sonia K. Sobrien and Michael R. Talcott are the recipients of AAALAC's 2024 Outstanding Delegate Service Award. The award recognizes individuals who have made long-standing and impactful contributions to AAALAC... Read More
Zoe Windsor named 2024 AAALAC International FellowZoe Windsor, MSc, RAnTech MIAT, has been awarded the 2024 AAALAC International Fellowship Award. The Fellowship recognizes outstanding individuals who have made (or have the potential to make) significant contributions to the field of laboratory animal care and use... Read More
Dr. Debra Hickman receives the 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare AwardAAALAC International Global Director Dr. Debra Hickman received the AVMA Animal Welfare Award recognizing her commitment to advancing animal welfare through decades of teaching, research, and leadership... Read More
Register now for the 15th TALAS International Conference, September 11-13Registration is now open for The 15th TALAS International Conference, Sept. 11-13 in Bangkok, "Enhancing Animal Research Quality by Improving Animal Welfare - Pathway to Reach International Standards." Learn More Here
Dr. Debra Hickman receives the ACLAM Comparative Medicine Scientist AwardAAALAC International Global Director Debra Hickman, D.V.M., M.S., DACLAM, DACAW, has been awarded ACLAM's highest honor for scientific achievement, the 2024 ACLAM Comparative Medicine Scientist Award... Read More
Jennifer McMillan is named 2024 AAALAC FellowJennifer L. McMillan, BS, CMAR, RLATG, has been named the 2024 AALAS recipient of the AAALAC International Fellowship Award. The Fellowship recognizes outstanding individuals who have made (or have the potential to make) significant contributions to the field.... Read More
Nonhuman Primate Breeding Programs and AAALACReflective of international interest, AAALAC International receives questions regarding its approach to accrediting nonhuman primate breeding programs around the globe. Learn the standards and resources used in the rigorous evaluation of these programs... Read More
Communication from AAALAC regarding reporting of adverse eventsAAALAC stipulates that accredited institutions observe any and all statutes and governmental regulations which bear upon animal care and use. Accreditation standards further require institutions to promptly notify AAALAC of significant adverse events... Read the Full Statement
AAALAC adopts updated Mission and Vision StatementsAs part of the development of a new strategic plan, the AAALAC International Board of Directors has adopted updated Mission and Vision Statements that will guide the organization in the months and years ahead... Read More
About AAALAC's Accreditation ProcessAAALAC takes very seriously any possible deficiencies by accredited institutions that fall short of our standards that we identify via site visits, are self-reported or we become aware of via other means... Read Full Message
Updated for 2024! AAALAC referrs to specialty publications for supplemental information about procedures or techniques related to the care and use of laboratory animals. Learn more about these designated "Reference Resources"... Learn More
Hybrid Site Visits involve videoconferencing and electronic document sharing for an initial remote program assessment, followed by the required on-site animal facility review. Hybrid visits offer a number of advantages including scheduling flexibility and participation of more key program personnel… Learn More
AAALAC International has released a new “Trends Data Review” analyzing previous years of accreditation site visit findings, from 2019-2022. The review is now available as a short video and is provided as an educational resource. View Now
The first phase of the accreditation process is an extensive internal review of all aspects of your animal care and use program which comprises your “Program Description.” Here are top tips for getting it done… View Now
.jpg)
This One-Minute Introduction to AAALAC International is available to use to provide audiences with a quick overview of AAALAC's mission and work. Available in English and Spanish. View Now
