Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60

§285l–2 Definitions

Title 42 › Chapter 6A— PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter III— NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES › Part C— Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes › Subpart 12— national institute of environmental health sciences › § 285l–2

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Summary

Defines two terms used later. Alternative test method — a new or changed test that either uses fewer animals, changes procedures to cut pain or improve animal well‑being, or replaces animals with non‑animal tests or with a lower animal species (for example, using an invertebrate instead of a mammal). ICCVAM test recommendation — a short report by ICCVAM that summarizes the findings of a scientific expert peer review of a test method.

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Title 42, §285l–2

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In sections 285l–2 to 285l–5 of this title:

(1)The term “alternative test method” means a test method that—

(A)includes any new or revised test method; and

(B)(i)reduces the number of animals required;

(ii)refines procedures to lessen or eliminate pain or distress to animals, or enhances animal well-being; or

(iii)replaces animals with non-animal systems or one animal species with a phylogenetically lower animal species, such as replacing a mammal with an invertebrate.

(2)The term “ICCVAM test recommendation” means a summary report prepared by the ICCVAM characterizing the results of a scientific expert peer review of a test method.

Legislative History

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Editorial Notes

Codification Section was enacted as part of the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 285l–2

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60