Animal Work Safety
The list below is the relevant Hong Kong legislation(s) and CityU Policies and Guidelines for academic and research staffs’ information if they would like to conduct any teaching or research activities using animals.
Hong Kong Legislation:
Cap. 60 Import and Export Ordinance
Cap. 139 Public Health (Animals and Birds) Ordinance
Cap. 139C Public Health (Animals and Birds) (Keeping of Cattle, Sheep and Goats) Regulations
Cap. 169 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance
Cap. 187 Animals and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance
Cap. 340 Animals (Control of Experiments)
Cap. 599 Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance
Cap. 607 Genetically Modified Organisms (Control of Release) Ordinance
Cap. 607A Genetically Modified Organisms (Documentation For Import and Export) Regulation
CityU Policies and Guidelines:
Policy on Immunization for Animal Users
Laboratory Safety Guidelines for Working with Rodents (Mar 2020)
Safe Working Practices and Safety Procedures for Working with Laboratory Animals
Clinical Waste Disposal Procedures of CityU