New York State Laboratory Animal Welfare Program
The Laboratory Animal Welfare Program
- Approves laboratories/institutions for the use of living animals in accordance with Public Health Law CHAPTER 45, ARTICLE 5, TITLE 1, Sections 504, 505-A, and 506 as well as 10 NYCRR Subpart 55-1.
- Inspects facilities and documents to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
Obtain a Certificate
- A certificate is required for laboratories/institutions that use animals in properly performed or conducted scientific tests, experiments, or investigations, including educational demonstrations.
- Complete and return this Initial Application
Renew a Certificate
- Certificates must be renewed annually. Current certificate holders will receive a renewal application form via email every fall to complete by the end of the calendar year.
Modify a Certificate
- Promptly report any changes regarding Certificate Holder, Person in charge of animal care (Attending Veterinarian) and Contact Person to AWP@health.ny.gov
Laws and Regulations
To find relevant laws:
- Click the link Public Health Law CHAPTER 45, ARTICLE 5, TITLE 1, Sections 504, 505-A, and 506
- Click "PBH" from the list
- Scroll down to “Article 5” and click "Title 1”
- Then click on 504, 505-A, or 506 to review relevant sections
Regulation
10 NYCRR Subpart 55-1 - Approval of Laboratories and Institutions for Use of Living Animals
Report a Complaint
- To report a complaint related to work with vertebrates used in scientific tests, experiments, or investigations, including educational demonstrations, within New York State, email LIU@health.ny.gov or call (518) 485-2755 or (800) 682-6056.
- To contact the Laboratory Animal Welfare Program, email AWP@health.ny.gov