Guidance on the operation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA)
Guidance on the operation of ASPA.
Guidance on the operation of ASPA
The Guidance on the operation of ASPA explains how the act is administered and enforced and provides detailed guidance to licence holders and applicants.
Guidance on training
The explains the governance framework and training requirements for licensing under ASPA. This replaces section 9 of the ‘Guidance on the operation of ASPA’.
Business continuity planning guidance
The reminds and provides advice to establishment licence holders of the requirements for contingency planning, emergency response, and business continuity planning.
Technical advice
This technical advice complements our guidance on the operation of the ASPA. The documents provide advice on interpretation of ASPA and are intended for licence holders and individuals working in this field and this includes:
- code of practice for the care and accommodation of animals
- advice notes
- additional guidance documents
If you have any questions on these please contact: ASRUBusiness@homeoffice.gov.uk
Updates to this page
Last updated 20 December 2023 + show all updates
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Added 'Guidance on training and continuous professional development (CPD) under ASPA’ and updated ‘Guidance on the operation of ASPA’.
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Added 'Business continuity planning guidance for establishments’.
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Added new section and advice notes on efficient breeding of genetically altered animals.
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First published.