The European National Committees for 3Rs issues meet in Stockholm

On Thursday, 28 February, The European National Committees for the Protection of Animals used for Scientific Purposes have a network meeting in Stockholm. 

Representatives from 12 countries will participate and issues concerning cooperation and exchange of information within the 3Rs will be in focus.

The meeting is the second of its kind, the initiative was originally taken by the Dutch National Committee that hosted the previous meeting held in Brussels 2018.

- International collaboration is important to reach success in the 3Rs issues. The Swedish National Committee hosting this European network meeting is therefore very valuable, says Håkan Henrikson, Chair of the Swedish National Committee.

Program for the network meeting on 28 February

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The 3Rs concern:
• Replace animal testing, as far as possible, with research methods without animals
• Reduce the number of animals used in experiments
• Refine experiments so that animals are exposed to less pain and suffering

The Swedish 3Rs Center, as executive body of the Swedish National Committee, has worked with organising the meeting.
The Center is located to the Swedish Board of Agriculture in Jönköping.