#Act4 LabAnimals H2020 scientific consortia have criticised the European Commission for conducting a “biased” survey on the REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals), where non animal methods are undermined. European Commission criticised for biased survey on EU chemicals regulation REACH 7 April 2022
#Act4 LabAnimals On 14 October 2020, the European Commission adopted a new Chemicals Strategy. As announced in the European Green Deal, this strategy is a first step towards a toxic-free environment and also includes important commitments from the Commission regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes. European Commission commits to the reduction of animal testing in new Chemicals Strategy, but does not present a concrete plan 19 October 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 LabAnimals Animal testing to meet the requirements of European cosmetics legislation has been long consigned to history. However, in rare but significant cases, the European chemical agency has insisted that cosmetic ingredients be tested on vertebrate animals to meet workplace safety standards required under EU chemicals legislation REACH. REACH: Why are some cosmetic ingredient suppliers being made to use animal tests? 15 October 2020
#Act4 LabAnimals Echa’s Board of Appeal has adopted two decisions finding that REACH registrants are not automatically covered by animal testing exemptions just because their substance is an ingredient used solely in cosmetics. Cosmetics ingredients not automatically exempted from animal testing, Echa's Board of Appeal finds 29 August 2020
#Act4 LabAnimals ECHA’s latest report shows that adaptations continue to be used more than experimental studies, with read-across being the most popular option used. In vitro non-animal test methods see a significant uptake. Alternatives to animal testing widely used 8 June 2020
#Act4 LabAnimals The European Commission's answer, promoted by a petition submitted by PETA on the REACH REFIT requesting a ban of animal testing under this regulation, considers that its past and planned efforts are sufficient to ensure the minimization of tests on animals. Commission replies to PETA petition calling for an end to animal testing and investments in alternative methods 28 April 2020
