What Regulations Govern Animal Welfare in Toxicology?
Several regulations and guidelines exist to ensure ethical treatment of animals in toxicology studies. Key among these are the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) in the United States, the European Union's Directive 2010/63/EU, and guidelines from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). These regulations mandate proper housing, care, and use of animals, and require that experiments be reviewed and approved by Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) or equivalent bodies.
