Sixty years ago, William Russell and Rex Burch introduced the concept of the “3 R’s”— the replacement, reduction and refinement of animal use— in an effort to advance animal welfare standards and reduce animal use in science. In many ways, … Continued
Last fall, science advisors from NAVS’ International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) were contacted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to collect data for a report they were tasked by Congress with writing, regarding alternatives to the use of … Continued
NAVS has long recognized the potential that organs-on-chips have for reducing and replacing the use of animals in science, which is why we help fund their development through the International Foundation for Ethical Research. We are pleased to share with you some … Continued
Millions of animals are used in research every year, often as stand-ins for people. This approach is ineffective, given inherent differences between species, which explains in part why most drugs that show promise in animal models do not work in … Continued
Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its commitment to moving away from animal testing. Andrew Wheeler, EPA spokesperson, noted in a memo from the agency, that “[s]cientific advancements exist today that allow us to better predict … Continued
The Personal Care Products Safety Act, S 726, under consideration by the Senate, would ensure that personal care products sold to consumers, as well as the ingredients that comprise the products, are safe. Importantly, while the final wording is still being deliberated, this bill is also … Continued
