Working groups

EFPIA network for animal welfare

Member companies of Interpharma contribute ideas for high animal welfare standards at a pan-European level in the EFPIA Research and Animal Welfare (RAW) Group. One of the primary functions of this group is to collaborate actively in efforts to implement EU Animal Welfare Directive 2010/63 in EU member states. Implementation of this directive was reviewed by the European Commission in 2017 and found to provide a solid regulatory foundation for the welfare of animals used for scientific purposes. The group also advocates the open exchange of ideas and effective collaboration with other organisations that support research in the area of the 3Rs. EFPIA also publishes an annual 3Rs report online.

Project name: EFPIA network for animal welfare
Charter articles: 1, 2, 8, 9