International Laws, Regulations and Guidelines

Australia

• Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes

Canada

• CCAC Guidelines
• CCAC Policy Statements

European Union

• Council Directive 86/609/EEC Regarding the Protection of Animals Used for Experimental and Other Scientific Purposes
• European Convention for the Protection of Vertebrate Animals Used for Experimental and Other Scientific Purposes
• Guidelines for the Accommodation and Care of Animals Used for Experimental and Other Scientific Purposes

New Zealand

• Animal Welfare Act

United Kingdom

• Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act of 1986

United States

• Animal Welfare Act
• Health Research Extension Act of 1985
• U.S. Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrat Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training
• Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals [PDF]
• National Research Council Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals