S 1956 Expands the Use of Alternatives to Animal Testing [2006-07]

in New Jersey

Update: Please see A 909 for good news on this issue.

Bill Description: If passed, this bill would prohibit product testing with traditional animal test methods if a federally recommended alternative test method exists. The bill provides an exception if the non-animal test alternative does not assure consumer health and safety. In addition, the bill does not apply to animal-based research.
[teaserbreak] Painful, unnecessary and ineffective animal-based tests are not required for many products.

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