[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block In an era defined by scientific and technological innovation, testing drugs on dogs, rats, monkeys and other animals is not only becoming increasingly outdated but causes immense animal suffering. Despite publicly indicating a commitment to non-animal test methods, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s regulations and guidance documents […]
FDA reportedly finds animal lab issues at Neuralink facility
[ad_1] A screen grab from a Neuralink video of a monkey playing Pong through its BCI. [Image courtesy of Neuralink] Reuters reports that FDA inspectors identified issues with record keeping and quality controls for animal experience at Neuralink. This isn’t the first time questions have been raised over the Elon Musk-backed brain-computer interface company’s animal […]
Tell the FDA: No new animal tests for sunscreen ingredients
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering requiring companies to conduct new animal tests for several sunscreen ingredients that have been in use for decades. If this happens, companies would be forced either to test on animals or be limited to just two ingredients to produce sunscreen […]
The FDA Will No Longer Require Animal Testing for New Drugs
[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will no longer require all drugs to be tested on animals, thanks to the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. The new law has everyone from Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) cheering. The FDA Modernization Act 2.0 was passed as part of […]
FDA Animal Drug Safety Communication: Micotil 300 Labeling Change
[ad_1] The information below has been supplied by dairy marketers and other industry organizations. It has not been edited, verified or endorsed by Hoard’s Dairyman. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved revised labeling for Micotil 300 (tilmicosin injection), an injectable drug for use in certain cattle and sheep. These changes address risks to […]
Taiwan FDA plans to remove animal studies for tooth health products
[ad_1] The regulator said on August 17 that it was seeking public feedback in the next 60 days on the recommendations that it has made. In Taiwan, health foods that make oral health claims can state the following “helps to increase the pH value of dental plaque in the oral cavity”, “helps to reduce the […]