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EU member state government contribution to alternative methods.
1European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE), London, UK.
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|January 29, 2014
Summary
EU governments reported €18.7 million in 2013 for alternative methods to animal testing, but this funding is minimal and inconsistent across member states. Many nations do not specifically fund these crucial 3Rs approaches.
Area of Science:
- Animal research ethics
- Regulatory compliance in science
- Biomedical research funding
Background:
- Article 47 of EU Directive 2010/63/EU mandates government contributions to developing and promoting alternatives to animal testing.
- A survey identified seven EU member states reporting funding for alternative (3Rs) methods in 2013.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the reported financial contributions of EU member states towards the development and promotion of alternative methods (3Rs) to animal testing.
- To evaluate the extent of funding for 3Rs methods in relation to national science R&D expenditure.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of reported funding data from EU member states for alternative methods in 2013.
- Comparison of reported funding with national science R&D expenditure.
Main Results:
- Seven EU countries reported a total of €18.7 million for alternative methods in 2013.
- Funding for alternatives represented a very small fraction (0-0.036%) of national R&D expenditure.
- Nearly half of responding countries reported no specific contributions, and data was unavailable from half of all member states.
Conclusions:
- Despite legal requirements, the financial commitment to alternative methods (3Rs) in the EU is low and unevenly distributed.
- Inconsistent reporting and lack of dedicated funding from many member states hinder the progress of animal research alternatives.
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