Standards and Procedures
Guidelines for Implementation of ACP-LAB Policy on Export of Laboratory Animals
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The process for implementing the ACP-LAB (formerly DAR) policy regarding the export of laboratory animals is outlined below.
Guidelines for Implementation
- Download the ACP-LAB Animal Export Request form.
- Provide all requested information and submit completed forms electronically to ACP-LAB) via email. If someone other than the UIUC investigator submits the form, the investigator must be copied on the emailed submission.
- Within five business days from receipt of the completed Export Request Form, ACP-LAB will provide the receiving institution’s laboratory animal veterinarian with documentation of health status. All information provided is based upon the health surveillance sentinel program. Additional testing may be requested by the receiving institution.
- The receiving institution must provide ACP-LAB written approval from their laboratory animal veterinarian or import/export coordinator. ACP-LAB will not authorize the shipment until written approval has been received.
- The UIUC investigator and facility supervisor will be notified promptly of the approval to ship.
- ACP-LAB must be notified when the animals have left the facility.
Please note the approval process and shipping could take several weeks to complete based on the receiving institution’s response time and potential weather restrictions.
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