The EU ban on animal testing for cosmetic products came into force in 2013, although testing is still allowed in Europe for healthcare products and pharmaceuticals, as well as some chemicals and food.
The annual conference of the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal testing brought together European Commission officials, industry leaders and politicians to assess the progress of lawmakers and companies in adapting alternative testing methods, and the global progress towards a worldwide ban.
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More holistic approach needed for alternative methods in advancing safety assessment
At the Annual Conference of the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing, I was invited to host a panel on pooling resources to promote the use of alternative methods for advancing safety assessment, writes Julie Girling. As we approach the end of 2018, it is important to take stock of developments in this critical field.
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EU ‘fully committed’ to ending animal testing, insists Commissioner
The EU remains “fully committed” to phasing out testing on animals, Internal Market and Industry Commissioner Elżbieta Bieńkowska told delegates at the annual conference of the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to animal testing on 20 November.
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EU still leads the way on animal testing alternatives, industry representative says
The EU continues to lead the world in balancing ethics with science, although the gap with other regions is "significantly" narrowing, Charles Laroche, industry co-chair of the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing.
