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EU Parliament Votes to Revise Animal Testing Requirements

The European Parliament has voted to revise legislation on animals used for scientific purposes. The revised legislation, first proposed by the European Commission in 2008, will strengthen the protection of animals still needed for research and safety testing. Among the…

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most significant change is the requirement to perform ethical evaluations prior to authorization of projects using animals and the upgrading of housing and care standards. FAQ is available here.