AAALAC International

AAALAC International is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program. More than 1,100 companies, universities, hospitals, government agencies and other research institutions in 50 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.