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The End Of Animal Testing? The EU’s Chemical Safety Plan Explained
The European Commission has published a comprehensive roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety assessments by 2026, outlining 22 concrete actions across 15 legislative domains. While the communication itself is non-binding, it signals significant regulatory changes ahead that will reshape data requirements, testing strategies, and compliance obligations for businesses operating in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and related sectors.
McDermott Will & Schulte