42 U.S.C. § 285l–2 — Definitions

FEDERAL · 42 U.S.C. · Chapter 6A

Definitions

Current through Pub. L. 119-102

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare·Ch. 6A — PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE·Subch. III·Pt. C

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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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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History

(Pub. L. 106–545, §2, Dec. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 2721.)

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Codification
Section was enacted as part of the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.