ICLAS
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ICLAS (International Council on Laboratory Animal Science) is a scientific organisation dedicated to advancing human and animal health by promoting the ethical care and use of animals in research worldwide.
The aims of ICLAS are:
- To promote and coordinate the development of Laboratory Animal Science throughout the world and particularly in developing countries
- To promote international collaboration in Laboratory Animal Science
- To promote quality definition and monitoring of Laboratory Animals
- To collect and disseminate information on Laboratory Animal Science
- To promote world-wide harmonization in the care and use of laboratory animals
- To promote the humane use of animals in research through recognition of ethical principles and scientific responsibilities.
- To promote the ‘3R’ tenets of Russell and Burch
- To act as a world wide resource for laboratory animal science knowledge
- To be the acknowledged advocate for the advancement of laboratory animal science in developing countries and regions
- And to serve as a premier source of laboratory animal science guidelines and standards, and as general laboratory animal welfare information center
Regional scientific meetings and courses are organized by laboratory animal science organizations in the various regions of the world under the auspices of the six ICLAS Regional Committees to ensure diffusion of scientific knowledge within all regions of the world.
ICLAS has over 100 members and is represented in over 40 countries. ICLAS is officially registered in Belgium.
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