New rule supports wider use of innovative testing methods while maintaining existing safety standards for human drug ...

With the FDA’s rule in place, sponsors now have clearer regulatory footing to submit nonclinical data generated through validated alternative methods as part of IND and marketing applications, though ...

Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, commend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for ...

There is a diverse range of rapid screen tests and laboratory methods available to detect and identify cyanobacteria cells and cyanotoxins in water. These methods can vary greatly in their degree of ...

Although several countries—and even some U.S. states—are beginning to create laws that ban or limit the practice of animal testing for cosmetics, the sad reality is that some companies continue to ...

Among the first decisions to be made when initiating a composites testing program is the selection of test methods to follow. Unless performing highly customized testing, it’s usually not difficult to ...

A Standard Test Method is a conclusive procedure that yields a test result. So as to achieve accurate and relevant test results, a standard test method is definite, unambiguous, and experimentally ...

Car buyers know to research how well a vehicle will perform. They want to be confident that it won't break under pressure and will last through changing environments. From a software perspective, ...