Policy

Advancing Non-Animal Testing Alternatives

Investment in non-animal testing methods is accelerating, offering welfare benefits and often superior scientific results.

Key Facts

The 3Rs framework (Replace, Reduce, Refine) guides ethical animal research globally
Organ-on-a-chip technology mimics human organ function more accurately than animal models in some contexts
Computer modelling and AI are transforming drug discovery and safety testing
Organoids grown from human cells provide species-relevant test systems for many conditions
The EU and UK have regulatory frameworks requiring consideration of alternatives before animal studies

Welfare Considerations

Non-animal testing alternatives are advancing rapidly and increasingly offering scientific advantages over traditional animal models. Investment in alternative methods reduces animal suffering in research while often providing more human-relevant scientific data. Prioritising alternatives is both an ethical and scientific imperative.

What You Can Do

Support research funding for non-animal testing alternatives
Choose products from companies committed to replacing animal testing
Advocate for regulatory acceptance of validated alternative methods
Support campaigns for mandatory timelines to phase out specific animal tests