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(ii) the applicant shall provide adequate space having regard to the nature and number of samples of medical devices proposed to be tested and evaluated: PROVIDED that the approving authority shall determine from time to time whether the space provided continues to be adequate;
(iii) if it is intended to carry out tests requiring the use of animals, the applicant shall provide for an animal house and comply with the following requirements:—
(a) the animal house shall be adequate in area, well lighted and
properly ventilated and the animals undergoing tests shall be kept in air conditioned area;
(b) the animals shall be suitably housed in hygienic surroundings and necessary provisions made for removal of excreta and foul smell;
(c) the applicant shall provide for suitable arrangements for
preparation of animal feed;
(d) the applicant shall provide for suitable arrangements for
quarantining of all animals immediately on their arrival in the
institution; (e) the animals shall be periodically examined for their physical fitness;
(f) the applicant shall provide for isolation of sick animals as well as animals under test;
(g) the applicant shall ensure compliance with the requirements of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960);
(h) the applicant shall make proper arrangements for disposal of the carcasses of animals in a manner as not to cause hazard to public health.
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