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A recent clinical study published in Contact Dermatitis has identified a new in-vitro testing method to discover whether fragrances could potentially trigger skin reactions, without the need for animal testing or human clinical trials.
Universities, science organisations and MEPs have expressed concern at a European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) that calls for the phasing out of all animal testing in the EU, including in basic biomedical research and preclinical development of new drugs. The initiative, ‘Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics - Commit To A Europe Without Animal Testing’, has attracted over 1.2 million signatories around Europe and was discussed in a parliamentary hearing today.
After ongoing speculation about changes to animal testing rules in the UK, the government has banned the issuing of licences for animal testing for chemicals that are used as ingredients in cosmetics, but animal rights advocates say this action still doesn’t go far enough.
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Of seven babies and the attempted murder of ten others has denied deliberately keeping confidential records at home. in her trial at manchester crown court, lucy letby has been crossexamined for the first time on her time at the neonatal unit in the countess of chester hospital between 2015 and 2016. she denies the charges. the uk government has banned the issuing of licences for animal testing of chemicals used in cosmetics products. the government had allowed animal testing to resume despite a 25—year ban. but the home secretary says no new licences will be granted for animal testing of ma...