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The strategy will help create, test, and adopt alternative methods to animal testing so we can work towards phasing out the use of animals in all but exceptional circumstances.
Replacing animals in science A strategy to support the development,…
We are gathering evidence related to leading practice in the animals in science sector.
The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) is an independent advisory body…
We are seeking evidence to inform future policy development on the use of decapods in science.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Call for evidence on the use of decapods (including crabs, crayfish,…
Introduction This privacy notice aims to give you information on how the…
We are gathering evidence on the use of non-human primates in procedures that involve safety or efficacy testing or the provision of blood or tissue.
Experimentation is only permitted when there is no alternative research technique and expected benefits outweigh possible adverse effects.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Progress made on the commitment to reduce the use of animals in research.
This report provides the ASC's response to the recommendations of the former Animal Procedures Committee review into cumulative suffering caused by multiple neuroscience research.
Review of the assessment of cumulative severity and lifetime experience in non-human primates used in neuroscience research.
'Lessons to be learnt, for duty holders and the regulator, from reviews and investigations into non-compliance' is a review by the ASC into incidents of non-compliance at Imperial College London.
This consultation is on the review of Section 24 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
How the government is meeting its commitment to reduce the use of animals in research.
Amendment to Act to make new provision for the protection of animals used for experimental or other scientific purposes.
Comment on both the draft codes of practice and the options for transposition of Annex III to the European directive.
This consultation sought comments on the options for transposing Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.
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