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Visit the SOT 2010 Annual Meeting Web site — Mark your calendar SOT March 7–11, 2010.



PPTOXII: Role of Environmental Stressors in the Development of Origins of Disease
December 7–10, 2009
Loews Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida

Position Statement Regarding the Use of Animals in Toxicology

Animals In Research: Position Statement Regarding the Use of Animals in Toxicology
 

Position Statement Regarding the Use of Animals in Toxicology

The Society of Toxicology is dedicated to the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge that improves the health and safety of humans and animals, and the protection of their environment.

To fulfill this objective, the Society is committed to:

  • the design and conduct of the best possible scientific research;
  • the responsible use of laboratory animals in toxicological research and testing as necessary and vital to ensure and enhance the quality of human and animal health and the environment;
  • the development and use of alternatives to the use of animals;
  • the use of research designs that employ less painful or stressful procedures and improve animal care; and
  • a reduction in the number of animals used for research and testing when this is scientifically appropriate and valid.

The Code of Ethics of the Society of Toxicology states that each member shall observe the spirit as well as the letter of the laws, regulations, and ethical standards with regard to the welfare of humans and animals involved in any experimental procedures.

Adopted by the Society of Toxicology March 1999
Printable Flyer (pdf format)

 

[Necessity of Animal Research] [Reliability of Animal Data]
[Commitment to ResponsibleTreatment] [Advancing Valid Alternatives] [Position Statement]
[Guiding Principles] [Further Information] [Selected References]
[Public Policy Statement] [Download Printable Brochure]

 

SOT is dedicated to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology.

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