Which type of records must be maintained for IACUC-approved activities to support inspections?

• A. Only IACUC meeting minutes.
• B. IACUC records, protocol files, training records, procurement and disposition records, and veterinary care records.
• C. Permits and licenses.
• D. Facility architectural plans.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is that inspections rely on a complete, auditable trail showing that IACUC-approved activities were carried out as approved and with proper oversight. To support that, you need a full set of records that document every aspect of compliance.

IACUC records and protocol files demonstrate what was approved, when, and under what conditions, so inspectors can verify that actual work matches the approved scope. Training records prove that personnel performing procedures are qualified, which supports the integrity and safety of the animal care and use. Procurement and disposition records create a clear chain of custody for animals, showing where they came from and how they were handled, used, or euthanized in accordance with approved protocols. Veterinary care records provide ongoing documentation of animal health, welfare, treatments, monitoring, and endpoints, confirming humane care throughout the study.

Permits and licenses might be necessary for broader regulatory compliance, but they do not by themselves document the day-to-day compliance with IACUC-approved activities. Likewise, facility architectural plans or only meeting minutes don’t capture the full history of protocol-compliant use, animal sourcing, care, and personnel training that inspectors rely on.

So the best choice is the one that covers all these interconnected record types together, offering a complete picture of compliance for IACUC-approved activities.