FDA Works to Stop Misinformation About Animal Welfare, Testing & Research

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06/10/2024

A dedicated Rumor Control section of the FDA website helps to stop and correct the spread of misinformation and disinformation about science, medicine, and the FDA. Rumors about animals in research were debunked this May in the featured article Facts about FDA and Animal Welfare, Testing & Research. The article educates with positive and factual information about the 3Rs, alternatives to animal testing, and the federal laws regulating animal research. It also discusses FDA’s work with industry partners to advance the development and adoption of alternatives to animal testing. To learn more, please visit the FDA Rumor Control webpage.

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