Why Are We Using Old, Cruel Techniques?
For decades, toxicity testing has been carried out using animals. But technology has moved on, and so should we.
Animal-Free Inhalation Testing? Talk About a Breath of Fresh Air
Scientists from PETA and PETA US are helping researchers conduct pioneering animal-free inhalation testing using the latest methods.
When We Rely on Tests on Animals, Human Babies Can Die
Viagra has consistently passed safety tests on animals, yet when it was used in a clinical trial for pregnant women whose placentas were underperforming, 11 babies died.
Update: European Parliament Takes Further Action on PETA Petition
Over 100,000 supporters signed an open letter to the European Commission and the European Chemicals Agency demanding that Europe become a world leader in progressive and innovative science by ending cruel experiments.
Brussels Moves to Ban Experiments on Cats, Dogs, and Primates!
From 1 January 2020, experiments on dogs, cats, and primates could be banned in the Brussels-Capital Region.
Hundreds of Scientists Learn How to Spare Animals Suffering in Painful Tests
The PETA International Science Consortium Ltd. and Chemical Watch teamed up to co-host a series of webinars on non-animal testing methods and strategies.
Rats and other animals used in toxicity testing can breathe easier, thanks to a recent report published in the journal Toxicology in Vitro.
Hundreds of Animals Saved After Appeal Ruling Agrees With PETA Scientists
The test would have involved force-feeding high concentrations of a cosmetics ingredient to pregnant rats or rabbits.
How PETA Helps Companies Find Animal-Free Solutions to EU Chemical Regulations
When the European Chemicals Agency requests that companies conduct tests on animals, the PETA International Science Consortium has the expertise to support them in making an appeal.
How Nanotechnology Can Lead to More Tests on Animals – and What PETA Scientists Are Doing About It
As the field of nanotechnology grows, some regulators are calling for more animal experiments.