HT interview: New rules on animal testing must take India forward, not backwards, says Maneka Gandhi
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Proposed changes to animal testing rules aim to simplify approvals for research institutions and the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries.
Former minister Maneka Gandhi has expressed concern that newly proposed regulations concerning the testing of animals might hinder national progress instead of advancing it. During a recent discussion, she emphasized the importance of ensuring that any updates to the current system maintain proper standards of protection. Meanwhile, government representatives have defended the policy adjustments, explaining that the modifications are intended to streamline the authorization process for medical, scientific, and pharmaceutical laboratories operating across the country.
Animal testing regulations govern how research facilities conduct scientific experiments involving animals, balancing biomedical innovation with animal welfare standards.
- •Further updates on the final approval process for the new animal testing rules
- •Responses from animal welfare advocates and industry representatives regarding the changes