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Open for comment Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration RIN 0910-AJ27 Docket Docket No. FDA-2026-N-5347

FDA proposes substituting "animal" with "nonclinical" in testing terminology

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    FDA proposes substituting "animal" with "nonclinical" in testing terminology

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FDA proposes substituting "animal" with "nonclinical" in testing terminology

Aligning regulatory language with updated FD&C and PHS Acts to support alternative testing methodologies and reduce animal testing emphasis. The FDA is proposing to amend its regulations by replacing references to "animal" tests or studies with "nonclinical" tests or studies, and adding...

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Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration · Nonclinical Testing Terminology · Sep 22