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.
Inspection Tool Open for Comment
The New York State Laboratory Animal Welfare Program (LAWP) has drafted an inspection tool that will be used by the LAWP to perform on-site inspections.
Please provide comments to the Laboratory Animal Welfare Program by email at AWP@health.ny.gov no later than 7/16/25.
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