Help strengthen the strategy to phase-out testing of chemicals on animals!
In June of 2023, with the support of HSI/Canada, other animal protection groups, and industry, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act was revised, requiring the publication of a strategy with set timelines to phase-out the use of animals for safety assessment of chemicals.
The government followed through on its mandate and published a draft strategy to replace, reduce, or refine vertebrate animal testing for public comment. The draft strategy commits to identify and prioritize “new approach methods” for regulatory needs, advance research and data generation, and harmonize, collaborate and communicate with other governments and stakeholders toward replacing vertebrate testing.
Urge the government to follow our recommendations to accelerate the phase-out of animal testing.