21 CFR 211.173

§ 211.173 Laboratory animals.

United States · 21 CFR — Food and Drugs · Status: effective

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Citation: 21 CFR 211.173, § 211.173 Laboratory animals, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/85986
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Animals used in testing components, in-process materials, or drug products for compliance with established specifications shall be maintained and controlled in a manner that assures their suitability for their intended use. They shall be identified, and adequate records shall be maintained showing the history of their use.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.