03.07.11
Covance, Inc. was awarded full accreditation for its early development research facility in Shanghai, China from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). The Shanghai facility provides bioanalytical, toxicology, lead optimization toxicology, in-vivo PK screening and metabolism services. Through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs, AAALAC promotes the humane treatment of animals in science and recognizes the highest standards for animal care and use in 34 countries.
“Covance takes very seriously our obligations to the animals in our care. The unanimous approval from AAALAC International for full accreditation with no additional recommendations for improvement affirms that we adhere to the highest standards of animal care,” said Honggang Bi, corporate vice president and general manager, Covance China. “The Council on Accreditation of AAALAC International commended the management and staff at the Shanghai facility for providing institutional and administrative commitment to the animal care program as evidenced by our newest facility, equipment, and programs.”
“Covance takes very seriously our obligations to the animals in our care. The unanimous approval from AAALAC International for full accreditation with no additional recommendations for improvement affirms that we adhere to the highest standards of animal care,” said Honggang Bi, corporate vice president and general manager, Covance China. “The Council on Accreditation of AAALAC International commended the management and staff at the Shanghai facility for providing institutional and administrative commitment to the animal care program as evidenced by our newest facility, equipment, and programs.”