What is ECHA's role in the European Commission's roadmap to phase out animal testing?

ECHA supports the EU Commission’s roadmap for phasing out animal testing by contributing its scientific and regulatory expertise and creating a Collaborative Platform on Alternatives to Animal Testing. This platform will focus on developing and updating non-animal approaches for chemical safety assessments, including validation, standardisation, and regulatory use.

What is the purpose of the new Collaborative Platform on Alternatives to Animal Testing announced by ECHA?

The new Collaborative Platform on Alternatives to Animal Testing will focus on the development and regulatory update of non-animal approaches in chemical safety assessments, including aspects related to validation, standardisation and regulatory use. It will also serve as a forum for regulators, industry, academia and civil society to exchange knowledge, build mutual understanding, and address existing scientific and technical challenges related to animal-free testing methods.

ECHA supports European Commission roadmap for phasing out animal testing

Jun 2, 2026

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) supports the EU Commission's roadmap to phase out animal testing via a new platform for alternative chemical safety assessment methods. This initiative focuses on developing new approach methodologies and addressing technical challenges through stakeholder collaboration.

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ECHA supports European Commission roadmap for phasing out animal testing

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