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Bulletin Issue November 2007
Draft Directive may be published early in 2008
After many false alarms and a wait of several years, the European Commission has announced that the proposal to revise Directive 86/609 is currently in inter-service consultation. This means that...more
Parliament adopts Written Declaration on primate research
On 6 September 2007 the European Parliament adopted Written Declaration 0040/2007, after it was signed by a majority of MEPs. The declaration called for "a timetable for replacing the use...more
Meeting about primate research at the European Parliament
In November, four UK academic and research funding organisations held a briefing for MEPs about the use of primates in medical research. Leading scientists from the neurosciences and AIDS research communities spoke at the meeting, as...more
Mary Rice to retire
We were delighted when Mary Rice agreed to join EBRA in 2002 as our Chief Executive based in Brussels. She possesses a wealth of experience both in lobbying and in the field...more
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