http://animaltestingperspectives.org Animal testing & research dialogue Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:20:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.6 http://animaltestingperspectives.org/2011/misconceptions/scientists-are-free-to-choose-animals-for-research-over-alternative-methods/ http://animaltestingperspectives.org/2011/misconceptions/scientists-are-free-to-choose-animals-for-research-over-alternative-methods/#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:28:56 +0000 http://efpia-arp.zn.be/?p=137 Legislation demands that before any research study using animals can be approved, it must be evaluated from a moral and scientific standpoint, by an independent ethical committee. Scientists must submit a detailed report justifying the need, usefulness and relevance for animal testing as well as evidence that there are no alternative methods to perform the research. The ethical panels evaluate the likely harm to the animal versus the expected benefits of the project.

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