Animal testing and research: compliance with ASPA
How the Animals in Science Regulation Unit sets and upholds standards and compliance at all establishments licensed under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act.
As the regulator, the Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) seeks to set, uphold and advance standards of conduct and compliance at all establishments licensed under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA).
Compliance policy
You can read the which explains how ASRU identifies and investigates potential incidents of non-compliance and decides on appropriate and proportionate measures and remedies aimed to minimise the risk of recurrence. This document is primarily aimed at those who work within the life science research community under ASPA, but will also be of interest to those wishing to know more about how ASRU regulates.
Patterns of low level concerns
The patterns of low-level concern describes the approach that is taken when inspectors identify low-level concerns. The identification of low-level concerns in an establishment are not in themselves breaches of ASPA or licence conditions but, taken together, form a pattern which could indicate that a management or welfare regime may have weaknesses which could pose an increased risk of non-compliance or adverse animal welfare.
Updates to this page
Published 22 December 2017Last updated 23 January 2025 + show all updates
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Removed out-of-date information and reports relating to investigations into non-compliance.
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First published.