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Life‑science industry urges committee to narrow proposed animal‑testing reporting language
Summary
A proposed amendment to require disclosure of animal testing and alternative methods drew pushback from life‑science industry representatives who said the language would sweep in private biotech, create IP and safety risks, and should be aligned with the federal Animal Welfare Act (which exempts routine rodent testing).
The subcommittee considered an amendment that would require testing facilities to report animal testing methods and the use of alternatives. Andrea Hvaria, president and CEO of New Hampshire Life Sciences, said the draft language as written would pull private biotech companies into an unprecedented state reporting program and noted most…
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