Twenty-one science organisations in NZ have signed up to being more open about the use of animals in research and […]
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Animal welfare laws shift – Expert reaction
A new law change in New Zealand recognises animals as having emotions and requires scientists to consider non-animal techniques before […]
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Is GM food safe to eat? Are humans responsible for climate change? Should we use animals in research? The views […]
Continue readingGovt rules out animal testing for legal highs
Prime Minister John Key has ruled out the use of animals in safety testing for new psychoactive substances. Speaking to […]
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New psychoactive substances laws require manufacturers to provide evidence that their product poses a ‘low risk’ to consumers before they […]
Continue readingEnding animal testing in New Zealand – a response from scientists
An opinion piece in the NZ Herald this week challenged New Zealand to lead the world by banning animal testing outright. This […]
Continue readingKevin Tamati on animal testing – NZ Herald
Writing in the New Zealand Herald, former league star and Community Action Youth & Drugs spokesperson Kevin Tamati offers a […]
Continue readingUK scientists on latest animal research statistics
Medical experiments in the United Kingdom involving animals has shown its largest rise since modern records began, according to new […]
Continue readingUK scientists on revision of EU Animal Testing Directive
UK experts comment on the EU Parliament plenary vote, which was passed in favour of revising EU Animal Testing Directive […]
Continue readingEU proposes tighter rules on animal testing
The Science Media Centre in Britain has done a round-up of scientists’ views on the a new European Commission proposal […]
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