What organization is associated with enforcing PHS Policy?

The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) is directly responsible for enforcing the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. OLAW oversees compliance by ensuring that research institutions adhere to the guidelines set forth under the PHS Policy. This includes providing oversight and offering guidance to facilities that receive PHS funding, to ensure that the welfare of laboratory animals is prioritized in all research activities.

While organizations like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Research Council (NRC) provide valuable resources and guidelines related to animal research, they do not have the enforcement capabilities that OLAW possesses. Similarly, the Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) focuses on workplace safety in general, not specifically on laboratory animal welfare or policies related to their use in research. Therefore, the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare stands out as the correct choice for enforcing PHS Policy.