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Read the latest news about animal testing
Since 1882, Project 1882 has been working for the replacement of animal testing. We push for politicians to invest more money in non-animal research. Here you can find the latest news on our work against animal testing.
EU Roadmap aims to phase out animal testing – but gaps remain
The European Commission has published a Roadmap to phase out animal testing in chemical safety assessments. The urgency of this major undertaking is underscored by distributed visual materials showing the harsh conditions animals are subjected to during routine toxicity testing. Project 1882 welcomes the initiative but warns that important gaps remain.
Roadmap that could affect millions of animals used in experiments published
Today, 1 June, the European Commission is presenting its roadmap for phasing out animal testing in chemical safety assessments. This is a historic announcement – but it is also just the beginning. Member States must now decide whether to contribute to this transition or fall behind.
Revision of REACH chemicals legislation halted
The European Commission is stepping back from plans to revise the REACH chemicals legislation. According to Project 1882, the decision could slow progress toward a future without animal testing, but it may also create an opportunity for a faster phase-out.
Reality of toxicity tests on animals exposed in new footage
Newly released footage shows animals being subjected to distressing toxicity tests – practices that are still allowed under EU regulations. Lab workers are now speaking out about the horrible conditions animals are suffering.
This is what Project 1882 does to put an end to animal testing
- We put pressure on politicians to invest more money in animal-free research and for European countries to adopt national courses of action to phase out animal testing.
- We inform the public about the animal tests that are carried out and about the alternative methods that are available.
- We lobby for stronger legislation against animal testing at national, global and EU level.
- We work to ensure that companies and government agencies make good decisions that will lead to a reduction in animal testing.
- We campaign for fewer animals to be used in experiments.
Read more about how Project 1882 works to put an end to animal testing.
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Through political advocacy work Project 1882 is making a difference for the animals that are the most exploited and suffer the worst.