What are the legal regulations regarding animal testing in the US?
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In the United States, animal testing is regulated by the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The AWA stipulates that animals used in research and testing must be provided with housing conditions and treatment that minimizes their experience of pain and distress, requires humane euthanasia methods when animals are killed, specifies recordkeeping responsibilities for animal owners or facility personnel, defines limits on certain activities such as buying dogs solely for resale to research facilities. Additionally, the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal Care program inspects institutions involving wild or domesticated animals in research activities to ensure compliance with the AWA.
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What are the legal regulations regarding animal testing in the US?
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In the US, the Cosmetics Act of 1938 regulates animal testing for cosmetic products. In some states, there are additional regulations regarding the humane treatment of animals used in research. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also provides guidance on conducting non-clinical laboratory research using animals.
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What are the legal regulations regarding animal testing in the US?