Why are Validated Alternatives Not Being used to Replace Animal Tests?

The stipulation in Directive 2010/63/EU that animal tests are replaced when validated alternative methods are available has no value, unless, as with all laws and regulations, this requirement is rigorously enforced, and unless governments, scientists and industries show greater respect for the scie...

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Published in:Alternatives to laboratory animals 2018-03, Vol.46 (1), p.1-3
Main Author: Balls, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animal Testing Alternatives
Animals
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Summary:The stipulation in Directive 2010/63/EU that animal tests are replaced when validated alternative methods are available has no value, unless, as with all laws and regulations, this requirement is rigorously enforced, and unless governments, scientists and industries show greater respect for the scientific method
ISSN:0261-1929
2632-3559
DOI:10.1177/026119291804600105