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The this year's Linz Congress will be held from 20th to 23th of September in Linz. Application deadline for papers is May the 15th, for posters May 31.

The this year's Linz Congress will be held from 20th to 23th of September in Linz. Application deadline for papers is May the 15th, for posters May 31.

JRC: Using less fish to test chemicals safety

Wednesday, 28 January 2015 22:23

The European Joint Research Center (JRC) has released a new strategy on how to replace, reduce and refine the use of fish in testing of chemicals' effect on flora and fauna in water (aquatic toxicity) and chemicals' uptake and concentration in living organisms (bioaccumulation).

JRC: Using less fish to test chemicals safety

Wednesday, 28 January 2015 15:50

The European Joint Research Center (JRC) has released a new strategy on how to replace, reduce and refine the use of fish in testing of chemicals' effect on flora and fauna in water (aquatic toxicity) and chemicals' uptake and concentration in living organisms (bioaccumulation).

They are still being used: animal tests for identification and classification of acute systemic toxicity. And there are not enough replacement methods in sight.

They are still being used: animal tests for identification and classification of acute systemic toxicity. And there are not enough replacement methods in sight.

They are still being used: animal tests for identification and classification of acute systemic toxicity. And there are not enough replacement methods in sight.

After strong negotiations Cruelty Free international (CFI) a breakthrough has been achieved: South Korea will prohibit cosmetic products which were tested on animals.

After strong negotiations Cruelty Free international (CFI) a breakthrough has been achieved: South Korea will prohibit cosmetic products which were tested on animals.

After strong negotiations Cruelty Free international (CFI) a breakthrough has been achieved: South Korea will prohibit cosmetic products which were tested on animals.