On February 28, 2025, Shandong Xinbo Pharmaceutical Research Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Shandong Xinbo") received an official letter from Dr. Dewi K. Rowlands, Chair of the AAALAC International Council, confirming the company's full accreditation in animal welfare by AAALAC International.

In order to further improve the management and use of experimental animals and comply with international standards, Shandong Xinbo underwent on-site evaluation by AAALAC International experts in October 2024. The expert group conducted a comprehensive inspection of the company's experimental animal welfare, management and use, occupational health and safety, veterinary care, facility operation, and other aspects through reviewing record reports and archival materials, on-site inspections of animal facilities, and personnel interviews. During the evaluation process, the expert group gave a positive evaluation of the company's use and management of experimental animals.

Adhere to international standards and support the evaluation of new drugs
The acquisition of AAALAC International certification marks the company's achievement of internationally recognized standards in the welfare and management of experimental animals, laying the foundation for continuously improving the quality of non clinical research services. The company will continue to improve its management system and facility construction, providing non clinical research services that comply with international standards for pharmaceutical companies and research institutions. This certification is an important milestone in the company's development process. The company will continue to uphold the concept of scientific rigor, quality first, and ethical priority, and promote the standardization and scientific management of experimental animals.

About AAALAC International
AAALAC（Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International） It is a professional organization with extensive influence in the field of global experimental animal welfare and ethical assessment. Its certification system is centered on the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals", aiming to promote the standardization, scientification, and humanization of global experimental animal management. AAALAC International is a global certification body for the welfare and ethical assessment of laboratory animals, with its certification system based on the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" as the main reference standard, aiming to promote the standardization, scientific and humane management of laboratory animals worldwide.

The significance of certification
Internationally recognized qualification certification: AAALAC International certification is one of the recognized qualifications in the field of international laboratory animal management, reflecting that institutions comply with international standards in laboratory animal management and welfare.
Supporting research quality: Standardized management of experimental animals is one of the fundamental elements to ensure the reliability of experimental data and has a positive impact on the quality of non clinical drug research.
Practice the 3R principle: The AAALAC International certification system emphasizes the "replace, reduce, optimize" (3R) principle, requiring institutions to pay attention to the welfare of experimental animals while ensuring research quality.