PHYCHER
Bio Développement
uses its long laboratory expertise to develop tests by alternative methods, and strongly supports the “3 R” rule as an ethic principle :
REPLACE
Replacement of experiments on animals by alternative methods
REFINE
Refinement of housing, handling and experimental procedures to reduce discomfort, pain, fear, stress and suffering in animals.
REDUCE
Reduction of number of animals used.
The use of animal studies is often the only way to demonstrate the efficacy in vivo of new compounds, to prevent any risk for human health and to bring pre-clinical data. At Phycher, use of laboratory animals for product registration is approved only after the agreement of the ethical committee, if no alternative method is applicable.
Agreements :
Agreement of an Animal Testing establishment n° C 33-122-001
Authorization of Animal experimentation n° 333 00689
Authorization of Animal experimentation n° 333 00062
