S.L. 439.20 Art. 47Alternative approaches.

(1) The competent authority shall contribute with other competent authorities in other Member States to the development and validation of alternative approaches which may provide the same or higher levels of information as those obtained in procedures using animals:

Provided that such approaches do not involve the use of animals, or the use of fewer animals, or which entail less painful procedures on animals, and the competent authority shall take such other steps as it considers appropriate to encourage and promote research in this field.

(2) The competent authority shall, at national level, ensure the promotion of alternative approaches and the dissemination of information thereon.

(3) The competent authority shall nominate a single point of contact to provide advice on the regulatory relevance and suitability of alternative approaches proposed for validation.