Policies and regulations

Relevant policies and regulations applying to AEM and in connection with research animals at the University and the University Hospitals are collated on this page.

Policies regarding animal research

• Policy for laboratory animal research at University of Copenhagen
• Policy for mouse cage density
• Policy for sampling method used for genotyping of mice
• Policy for single housing of animals
• Policy for survival surgery (was implemented on July 1^st, 2024)
• Policy for housing mice at the SPF breeding unit

AEM's rules and regulations

1. Access and quarantine rules at AEM's experimental units
2. External laboratories where animal experiments are conducted
3. Sign on Storage, labeling and disposal of material
   
4. Precautions for using Formalin in AEM
5. Renewal of project plans
6. Response/processing time concerning various inquiries
7. Work instructions for working with GMO1 in AEM’s classified rooms
8. Terms of business

Danish laws and regulations

Can be accessed here: Lovgivning (dyreforsoegstilsynet.dk)

The main laws are:  

• Lov om dyreforsøg (Animal Experiments Act)
• Bekendtgørelse om dyreforsøg (Executive Order on animal experiments)
• Lov om kloning og genmodificering af dyr m.v. (Act on cloning and genetic modification of animals, etc.)
• Bekendtgørelse om genteknologi og arbejdsmiljø (Executive Order on genetic engineering and the working environment)

EU Directives and Conventions

• Please see information published by the EU about animals used for scientific purpose
• The ILAR Guide

Accreditation requirements

The Copenhagen Animal Care and Use Programme is accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) since 2009. Consequently, the Programme is in compliance with the American NRC ILAR Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. The department's assurance has, furthermore, been reviewed and approved by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) under NIH. Foreign Assurance identification number: F16-00203 (A5846-01). Validity period: September 27, 2022 - September 30, 2027.