HealthPhoto: Mongabay IndiaNew Draft Rules May Weaken Animal Testing Regulations
The government issued draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2026 on September 30, 2026, proposing changes to animal testing regulations. The draft allows institutional ethics committees to approve mild and moderate experiments, while severe cases require central approval. Animal rights groups like PETA criticize the draft for potentially weakening protections. Public comments are open until November 5, 2026.
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