EU ministers authorise new non animal laboratory tests

Published: 24-May-2012
Regulatory

Aim is to reduce animal numbers used for experimental purposes


European Union (EU) ministers have authorised new non-animal laboratory tests for assessing the safety of cosmetics ingredients and other chemicals under the EU’s REACH chemical control system.

The tests were screened by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD). The aim, said the EU Council of Ministers, is “reducing the numbers of animals used for experimental purposes”.
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