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Animal Use in Toxicity Testing to End

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Published Jun 14, 2023 at 4:00am

Humane societies and SPCAs celebrate watershed moment as Canada officially phases out toxic chemical testing on animals. 

“The government’s landmark decision to enshrine the replacement and reduction of animal-based toxicity testing and require the use of non-animal alternatives is a significant milestone in our country,” said Dr. Toolika Rastogi, Senior Manager of Policy and Research at Humane Canada.  

Humane Canada, its partners, and diligent champions in Parliament who worked hard for these amendments, have all been instrumental in ensuring this bill addresses animals, to end their suffering once and for all. The new law will better protect the environment and human health, and sets Canada on the path to phase out toxicity testing by 2035.