Growing Focus on Alternatives to Animal Testing

A study published in Environmental Science & Technology in February 2020 estimated the total number of chemicals and mixtures on the global market registered for commercial production and use may exceed 350,000. By 2060, the chemical industry is expected to grow fourfold. A large number of chemicals are in commerce and many are in large volumes, for which safety data is needed. Chemical safety assessment has traditionally been based on animals testing, however, many regions around the world have taken actions to reduce or ban animals testing through amending regulations.