How are alternatives to animal testing promoted under REACH?
REACH encourages the use of alternative methods to animal testing wherever possible. This includes in vitro testing, Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) models, and the use of existing data. The regulation promotes the development and validation of new alternative methods to reduce the need for animal testing, aligning with the EU's commitment to the 3Rs principle—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement of animal tests.
