An animal-free path towards EU’s sustainable chemical ambitions

Presented in October 2020, the EU chemicals strategy for sustainability is intended as a first step towards a zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment as a key part of the European Green Deal.

While its unveiling was widely welcomed as a step forward for human and environmental health, its presentation has sparked concerns from stakeholders, who warn that this would result in an increase in animals used for testing to fulfil its aims.

The question is, how can the EU maximise its sustainable chemical ambitions while also minimising the use of animals in scientific research?

In this Event Report, EURACTIV explores the steps that need to be taken in order to move towards animal-free science.

• Two million animals stand in firing line of EU’s new sustainable chemical ambitions

  News | Health 18-11-2021

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  Requirements in the EU’s chemical strategy for sustainability would see an additional 2 million animals used for testing unless a concerted effort is made to invest in alternatives to animal testing, stakeholders have warned.

• Regulators should walk the talk on non-animal methodologies

  News | Health 02-12-2021

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  With different chemical-related proposals on the table, it is crucial to ensure that EU legislation is adapted to not include testing on animals, according to an industry expert.

• Staying at the forefront of alternatives to animal testing

  Opinion | Promoted content | Health 20-10-2021

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  The EU is leading the way in protecting animals used for scientific purposes and transitioning to chemical safety assessment using alternative methods. But how can we remain in pole position and accelerate our move away from conventional animal tests? Maurice Whelan …

Health

Two million animals stand in firing line of EU’s new sustainable chemical ambitions

18/11/2021

5 min. read

Health

Regulators should walk the talk on non-animal methodologies

02/12/2021

4 min. read

Health

opinion Promoted content

Staying at the forefront of alternatives to animal testing

20/10/2021

4 min. read