Statute · United States Code
42 U.S.C. § 285l–2 — Definitions
42 U.S.C. § 285l-2
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- United States Code
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Date
- 2026-11-03
In sections 285l–2 to 285l–5 of this title: (1) Alternative test method 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) ICCVAM test recommendation 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.
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42 U.S.C. § 285l–2 — Definitions is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
In sections 285l–2 to 285l–5 of this title: (1) Alternative test method 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) ICCVAM test recommendation 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.