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Use of laboratory animals for research – Indicators

 

Number of Group laboratories accredited by the A.A.A.L.A.C

Goal

Obtain A.A.A.L.A.C accreditation for 12 Pharma sites by 2012 and for all 4 sanofi pasteur sites by 2011.

Methodology

Audit of Group sites by the A.A.A.L.A.C, whose Council on Accreditation is comprised of animal care and use professionals and researchers from around the globe.

Results

20 sanofi-aventis sites are affected

Sanofi-aventis Pharma (16 sites affected):
9 sanofi-aventis sites accredited

• 2012 goal: 14 R&D sanofi-aventis sites will be accredited  

Sanofi Pasteur (4 sites affected):
1 Sanofi Pasteur site accredited by A.A.A.L.A.C
1 Sanofi Pasteur site accredited by Canadian Council on Animal Care

• 2011 goal: all 4 sanofi pasteur sites will be accredited