New EU law calls for fewer use of animals in scientific research
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Executive Summary
The European Parliament has approved new legislation on animal testing that requires, among other things, EU member states to assess the animal welfare implications of each scientific experiment carried out under their jurisdiction to ensure that alternative testing methods are used when available and that painful procedures are avoided.
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