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Replacing animal testing

Alternative methods, such as in-vitro methods or computer-based models, can reduce or even replace animal experiments in laboratories.

The EU promotes alternative methods to minimise the use of animals for scientific purposes. Discover more about the goals of the European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing and how it operates for testing the safety of chemicals and addressing EU animal welfare policy.

FInd out more about EU Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing

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