EU “moves closer” to “cruelty-free” chemical safety testing

Jun 5, 2026 - 12:00
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EU “moves closer” to “cruelty-free” chemical safety testing
The European Commission has released a much-anticipated roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments. There is a “firm commitment to phasing-out animal testing at the earliest opportunity”. Campaigners go on to say the EU has acknowledged that, “up until now, overall progress to replace animal testing has been too slow”. Cruelty Free Europe adds, “Importantly, the Roadmap […]