News, policy and progress on non-animal testing, from NAMs regulation to human-relevant research models.
FDA Modernization Act 3.0 is not an animal-testing ban. See what it would change for NAMs, nonclinical testing, organoids, and oncology programs.
FDA Modernization Act 3.0 is not an animal-testing ban. See what it would change for NAMs, nonclinical testing, organoids, and oncology programs.
On February 11, 2026, the European Parliament marked a decisive shift in ethical manufacturing by approving Regulation (EU) 2026/405. This landmark legislation officially prohibits...
NIH has announced over $150 million in funding to accelerate the development of human-based research methods and reduce reliance on animal models.
A recent article published in Nature (2026) highlights a significant global shift: the gradual transition away from animal experimentation toward human-relevant scientific models.
EU bans animal testing for detergents by 2029, marking a major step toward animal-free, human-relevant chemical safety assessment.
In February 2026, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) voted to begin discussions with the U.S. National Institutes of Health about potentially converting the...
The U.S. Senate has made history by voting 77-20 to defund all Department of Defense dog and cat experiments in a groundbreaking bipartisan move.
New York Fashion Week has announced a complete fur ban starting September 2026, joining London, Copenhagen, and other major fashion capitals in rejecting animal...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance (December 2, 2025) describing when six-month non-human primate (NHP) toxicity studies may be eliminated...
The UK government has introduced a new strategy aimed at gradually reducing animal testing in scientific research, supported by £75 million in funding. Announced...
AFI's first International Animal Film Festival brought together 21 films from countries spanning Korea to Cuba, creating an unexpected global conversation about animal-free research,...
