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Bulletin Issue June 2007
Revision of 86/609 delayed again
It was widely expected that the Commission would adopt their proposal for the new directive on animal experimentation during the German Presidency, which lasts until the end of June 2007. ...more
Campaigns against primate research
Some of the most active animal rights groups in Europe are campaigning in the European Parliament against the use of non-human primates in research. A second Written Declaration calling for...more
EU adopts new housing and welfare guidelines
On the 18th June, the European Commission adopted new guidelines for the accomodation and care of laboratory animals. These guidelines are the revised Appendix A of the Council of Europe...more
New booklet from the Coalition for Medical Progress
The Coalition for Medical Progress (CMP) have followed-up their 2006 opinion poll that showed that almost 9 in 10 British general medical practitioners agree that safety tests should be carried...more
REACH is now in action
The new European Chemicals Regulation, REACH, came into effect across Europe on 1 June. Because it is a regulation and not a directive, national legislation is not necessary for its...more
Bulletin Issue February 2007
Adoption by European Commission likely in near future
The first part of the revision process, in which the Euroepan Commssion adopts its proposal for the new directive, is likely to be completed in the next few monthsDuring the...more
The Coalition expands
We are pleased to welcome eight more associations that have joined the European Coalition for Biomedical Research since it was launched. The European Coalition for Biomedical Research now has 42 associations and...more
Commission discusses wording for the new Directive
At a closed meeting held by the European Commssion the proposed wording for parts of the new Directive was discussed The European Commission holds regular meetings of the government officials from...more
Results of the public consultation
The Commission have released the results of the public consultation about the revision of the Directive, which contain few surprises The results of the public and expert consultations on the revision...more
Written Declaration fails to make it
A Written Declaration calling for a ban on primate research fails to get even close to the necessary number of MEP signatures A 'Written Declaration' tabled by five MEPs on belhalf...more