• Question: Is it ever going to become illegal to test medicines on animals?

    Asked by andnib25 to Laura on 12 Mar 2012. This question was also asked by tatesnow.
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      Laura Waters answered on 12 Mar 2012:

      I think the first step is to introduce alternatives slowly alongside animal testing. That is already happening in lots of companies that make medicines. However, it is still compulsory to test new drugs on animals. The law for testing cosmetics changes next year as it is still not illegal. I think this is a good step in the right direction.
      So, perhaps one day, I’d like to think so.

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