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ALTERNATIVE METHODS

: : About the issue

Eurogroup's aim is ultimately to see the replacement of animal testing with alternative methods which do not require the use of animals. In the meantime all efforts should be taken to ensure that less animals are used and that their suffering is limited.

: : What is the current situation?

Alternatives are currently promoted through EU policies and activities:

	Animal testing (Directive 86/609/EEC)
	The European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM, 1991)
	Cosmetics ((7th amendment (2003/15/EC) to the Cosmetics Directive (76/786/EEC))
	The European Partnership on Alternative Approaches (EPAA, 2005)
	REACH (2006)
	Animal Welfare Action Plan on the Welfare and Protection of Animals (2006-2010)
	7th Research Framework Program (FP7, 2007-2013)
	6th Environmental Action Program (6th EAP, 2002-2012)

: : What is Eurogroup calling for?

Eurogroup is calling for :

	the replacement of all animal tests by alternative methods
	Increased funding for industry, Member States and the Commission for the development and research of alternative methods
	the revision of outdated European Legislation requiring animal testing to ensure the 3Rs are incorporated to their fullest.
	the promotion of the use of alternatives with scientists and regulators at the EU and international level

Last updated: December 11, 2009

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

European Union

ECVAM
(European Centre for the Validation of Alternatives)

EPAA
(European Partnership on Alternatives)

Other

World congress on alternatives (Aug. 07)

Linz conference
(Sep. 07)

Interniche
(International Network for Humane Education)