Kenkox
Our expertise

Services

Technical architecture and expert guidance to meet regulations, optimize operations and build robust, welfare-oriented programs.

Designated veterinarian and technical direction of the program

We take on the designated veterinarian role and the technical direction of the animal care and use program, providing independent veterinary judgement, availability and regulatory responsibility as an external service.

Designated veterinarian under Directive 2010/63/EU
Technical direction and supervision of the animal care and use program
Oversight of the veterinary care program and support to the animal welfare body
Operations consultancy and project execution
Flexible availability tailored to each establishment
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Animal welfare audits

Independent assessment of your animal care and use program against regulation and good practice, with a report of prioritized findings and actionable recommendations.

Review of facilities, procedures and records
Assessment of training and welfare management
Report with prioritized findings and action plan
Preparation for inspections and accreditation
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Ethics and regulatory compliance

We guide you through compliance with the European and Spanish framework for animal research: project authorizations, support to the welfare body and participation as an external member in ethics committees.

Preparation and processing of project authorizations
Compliance with Directive 2010/63/EU
Participation as an external member in ethics committees
Support to the animal welfare body
Application of the 3Rs principle
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Training

We design, accredit and deliver training for staff working with laboratory animals, as well as Culture of Care programs.

Accredited courses under RD 53/2013 (functions a-f)
Preparation of course accreditation dossiers
Culture of Care training
Continuous, tailored training for facility staff
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AAALAC accreditation support

We support establishments in achieving and maintaining AAALAC International accreditation, from gap analysis to the site visit.

Gap analysis against AAALAC standards
Preparation of program documentation
Alignment of facilities and procedures
Site visit preparation and response to assessors
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Functional design and start-up of facilities

We bring in vivo expertise to the functional design of animal facilities and their start-up: workflows, regulatory fit, definition of procedures and qualification.

Advice on functional design and workflows
Regulatory and biosafety fit of the facility
Definition of procedures and quality systems
Support for start-up and qualification
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GMO and biosafety authorizations

We handle applications for genetically modified animals and for biosafety level 2 and 3 facilities, including certification and accreditation plans.

Applications for genetically modified animals (GMO)
Authorization of biosafety levels 2 and 3
Certification and accreditation plans for facilities
Implementation of quality systems
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