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Animal Research Authority - New South Wales

Description

You will require this authority if you intend to conduct research on animals for the purpose of a particular research project. Animal research means any procedure, test, experiment, inquiry, investigation or study in connection with an animal.

Please be aware that the Agency or an accredited research establishment may issue an authority. The authorities can only be issued on the recommendation of an Animal Ethics Committee.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this authority your application must:

  • include details of the research project that will involve animal research
  • include particulars of any application made to an accredited research establishment for an animal research authority in respect of the same project and any refusal of such an application
  • identify where the animal research will be conducted
  • include particulars of any cancellation of any animal research authority or animal supplier's licence previously held
  • be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

The website outlines further details regarding eligibility.

Duration

Authorities can only be issued for a 12-month period, and will need to be renewed annually during the life of any approved project that runs for more than 12 months.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $500.00 Fees for 2022-23

Forms

Act(s) name

Animal Research Act 1985 New South Wales

Regulation(s) name

Animal Research Regulation 2021 New South Wales

Administering agency

Department of Regional NSW

NSW Department of Primary Industries

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.