| Name and address | Contact details | Accreditation and expiry dates |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Dana Briggs 40A Albert Terrace St Martins Christchurch 8022 |
Phone: 022 695 5677 |
12 October 2021 |
| Dr David Morgan 10A Park Street Rangiora 7400 |
Phone: (03) 313 4783 Mobile: 0274 495 011 davemorgan097@gmail.com |
11 October 2002 Expires: 18 November 2023 |
|
Dr Mark Vinson Vallarta |
Phone: (03) 479 5059 |
10 April 2023 |
| Dr Virginia Williams 624 Conway Flat Road RD 4 Cheviot 7384 |
Phone: 021 216 5920 vwilliams@xtra.co.nz |
14 March 2016 Expires: 24 May 2025 |
| Dr Wendy Cook AsureQuality Ltd Private Bag 3080 Waikato Mail Centre Hamilton 3240 |
Phone: (07) 850 2825 Fax: (07) 850 2801 wendy.cook@asurequality.com |
9 September 2010 Expires: 15 May 2024 |
Performance standards
A flowchart is available to show the process for an organisation to apply for a new code of ethical conduct.
Performance standards for independent reviews were issued by notice in the Gazette on 20 July 2022.
Download Performance Standards for Independent Reviews of Code Holders and Animal Ethics Committees [PDF, 430 KB]
Reviewer's checklists
Template checklists are available for reviewers. These provide possible questions that reviewers could ask code holders and animal ethics committees. The checklists don't provide a complete list of questions and not all questions apply to every situation. Reviewers may ask questions that aren't in the checklists.
Template checklists for the review of code holders and animal ethics committees [PDF, 204 KB]
Review process for code holders
A flowchart is available to show the process for an organisation to apply for a new code of ethical conduct.
Review process flowchart [PDF, 107 KB]
Become an accredited reviewer
We are looking for people with relevant experience to join the team of independent reviewers.
Part 6 of the Animal Welfare Act 1999 outlines specific obligations for individuals and organisations (code holders) who use animals for research, testing, and teaching (RTT) purposes. To lawfully undertake RTT activities, code holders are required to apply for and maintain a code of ethical conduct (CEC). Code holders are required to have their compliance with the CEC reviewed by an accredited reviewer every 5 years if they intend to continue using animals in RTT.
It is important that independent reviewers have knowledge and experience across:
- the Animal Welfare Act 1999 and related legislation
- the use of animals in research, testing, and teaching (Part 6)
- auditing processes (and associated training).
Candidates should also have:
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- the ability to maintain confidentiality, impartiality, and independence.
If you are interested in becoming an accredited reviewer for codes of ethical conduct, contact the animal welfare science team and we’ll talk you through the process. Email us at animalwelfare@mpi.govt.nz
Who to contact
If you have questions about accredited reviewers for animals in research, email animalwelfare@mpi.govt.nz
