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The MSU IACUC will follow guidance issued by OLAW, Office of Extramural Research. This guidance is intended to assist IACUCs and Institutional Officials in determining what, when, and how situations of noncompliance should be reported.

PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, PSH Policy, IV.F.3 requires that the IACUC, through the Institutional Official, shall promptly provide OLAW with a full explanation of the circumstances and actions taken with respect to:

  • Any serious or contunuing noncompliance with this Policy; 
  • Any serious deviation from the provision of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals; or
  • Any suspension of an activity by the IACUC. 

IACUC Approval Date: 09/30/2015

Review Date: 11/17/2021

Issue Date: 11/22/2021