On 1 June 2026, the European Commission announced a roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety assessments. The plan, part of the Chemicals Action Plan, outlines 22 actions under three pillars: accelerating the development of non‑animal approaches, supporting research and innovation, and fostering collaboration across Europe and beyond. It targets 15 domains—including industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and food additives—and introduces indicators to monitor progress. The Commission will implement the roadmap immediately with Member States, agencies, and stakeholders, and will host a high‑level conference in 2029 to review progress and consult on the way forward. The initiative follows a 2023 citizens’ initiative calling for cruelty‑free cosmetics and aims to maintain high safety standards while advancing non‑animal methods.
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