The use of animals in research

Aalto university statement on research involving non-human animals

Aalto university only permits the use of animals in research:

• if there is no alternative way to get the data
• if the work minimizes the number of animals used per research study
• if the living conditions and research methods minimize animal suffering and maximize animal welfare

Aalto university only allows work which takes place in facilities, and with techniques that are accredited to international standards and local laws, and are reviewed and approved by the relevant licensing authorities.

– Aalto university research ethics committee

Ethical approval at Aalto University

Aalto University has an operating license for scientific animal research issued by the Regional state administrative agency.

Information about the ethical approval process, including requirements for research involving animals, can be found at the web page How to make an ethics self-assessment in research projects - Aalto support and guidelines

Laws and regulations

Act on the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific or Educational Purposes (497/2013)

Government Decree on the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific or Educational Purposes (564/2013)