Thousands of Animals Spared As EPA Uses Breakthrough Approach Developed with PETA Scientists

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spared 1,600 animals from deadly chemical tests after successfully applying a scientific approach created by the EPA, PETA scientists, and other experts. The adoption of a scientific approach co-developed by PETA scientists to replace rats and mice in cancer tests saves hundreds of animals every time it’s implemented. This milestone follows years of work by EPA, PETA scientists, and other collaborators. Together, they co-authored two papers and published examples demonstrating how to use the new approach through the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)—the international body that sets guidelines for chemical testing.