Rules for animal experiments

In regards to the rules and regulations on animal experiments in effect in Japan and within Kumamoto University, please refer to the following.

When performing animal experiments in Kumamoto University, please comply with these regulations.
The summaries below will be explained during the education and training lectures.

Kumamoto University rules and regulations

• Kumamoto University rules regarding animal experimentation, etc.
• Kumamoto University Institute of Resource Development and Analysis rules
• Kumamoto University Institute of Resource Development and Analysis Center for Animal Resources and Development laboratory animal use committee rules
• Kumamoto University Institute of Resource Development and Analysis supervising committee for genetically modified animals, etc. database management operation technical committee detailed regulations
• Detailed regulations for safety management and prevention of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome derived from experimental animals at Kumamoto University
• Kumamoto University Institute of Resource Development and Analysis Center for Animal Resources and Development hazardous substances administration and animal experimentation guidance
• Kumamoto University Institute of Resource Development and Analysis Center for Animal Resources and Development mutual agreements
• Guidelines for adenovirus vector infection experiments using individual animals
• Animal care expense list
• Mutual agreements regarding use of Kumamoto University Institute of Resource Development and Analysis Center for Animal Resources and Development (New Bldg.)

Please see here and here regarding these rules, etc.

Japanese laws, etc.

• Act on Welfare and Management of Animals
• Standards for care and keeping, as well as mitigation of the suffering of laboratory animals
• Basic guidelines on performing animal experiments in research institutions, etc.
• Guidelines for the proper execution of animal experiments