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Sep. 12, 2025
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Document Type 8-K/A
Amendment Flag true
Amendment Description Amendment No. 1
Document Period End Date Sep. 12, 2025
Entity File Number 001-15943
Entity Registrant Name CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001100682
Entity Tax Identification Number 06-1397316
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 251 Ballardvale Street
Entity Address, City or Town Wilmington
Entity Address, State or Province MA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 01887
City Area Code 781
Local Phone Number 222-6000
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol CRL
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false