The Animal testing is the use of animals in scientific research. Such research is vital for patients with unmet medical needs.
EPF believes that today properly regulated animal testing continues to be essential in many aspects of medical research and a vital and legally required stage in the development of treatments for patients.
Therefore, EPF supports animal based research for medicinal purposes undertaken in accordance with best practice in properly regulated research centres and where there is no alternative. We also support increased investment in seeking alternatives.
EPF and its members have endorsed a statement on Patients’ perspective on the use of animals in biomedical research.
Our member organisation, EGAN is leading work on developments at EU level on animal testing - for further information please contact:
Nick MeadePolicy OfficerGenetic Interest Grouphttp://gig.org.uk/ Tel: +44 (0)20 7704 3141Fax: +44 (0)20 7359 1447
Page last modified: 13th February 2010
A statement on Patients’ perspective on the use of animals in biomedical research