EU Lawmakers Seek To Intensify Efforts To Protect Animals Used In Scientific Research
NDTV
The European Parliament aimed to make necessary animal testing regimes more humane, and phase out non-essential animal experimentation in the EU.
The European Parliament on Thursday asked the European Union to intensify efforts to stop using animals for scientific research.
The non-binding resolution, approved by an overwhelming majority of legislators, was welcomed by animal rights activists.
"MEPs (Members of European Parliament) request an EU-wide action plan with ambitious and achievable objectives as well as timelines for phasing-out the use of animals in research and testing," a statement said.
"They want sufficient medium- and long-term funding to be made available to ensure the fast development, validation and introduction of alternative testing methods."
