Status and details
This page contains information about the document’s status, key dates and enquiry contact details. There is also a summary of changes between the current version and the previous version of the document.
Scheduled review of the Guideline. Changes are administrative in nature to reflect current processes and improve clarity. Specific changes are:Holding Laboratory Animals Outside Biological Resources Facilities Guideline
Status
Current
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Effective Date
10th July 2026
The date when this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date
10th July 2031
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Approval Authority
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
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Approval Date
7th July 2026
The date when this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date
Not Applicable
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Policy Owner
Sue Harrison
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact
Research Strategy and Performance
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Summary of Changes from Previous Version
• Stipulation that room signage issued by BR must be provided as part of the ethics application process as evidence that the location is suitable for the intended holding of laboratory animals. This may occur before or after ethics approval has been received. – Clauses 9 and 12
• Clarification that BR supports inspections of laboratory spaces and doesn’t strictly coordinate or facilitates this process. – Clauses 10 and 11
• Clarification that investigators should review laboratory spaces on an annual basis or after changes, rather than BR staff. – Clause 14
• Simplification of the definition of ‘Investigator’. – Definitions table • Addition of Zebrafish to the Guideline’s scope. – Definitions table
Clauses Amended:Guideline: 7, 9 (new), 10-15, Definitions