Animal-Free Safety Assessment (AFSA) Collaboration

DYK that 60 global tox experts from 14 leading companies—including @Unilever, @firmenich & @LushLtd— helped create our #AFSAMasterClass? Hear from Harald Schlatter, Sr. Dir of Safety Science Comms at @ProcterGamble, on why the course matters. Full vid: youtube.com/watch?v=iH8YhV…

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to explore a range of animal-free science content: ▶️ A behind-the-scenes look at our #AFSAMasterClass development & preview webinars for several course modules ▶️ Webinars & workshop recordings ▶️ Expert presentations 🔗 @AFSACollaboration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@AFSACollabora…

🤔 Feeling confused by the evolving regulations on animal testing of cosmetics & chemical ingredients? Our #AFSAMasterClass covers the entire risk assessment process & full spectrum of available animal-free tools, to serve needs of novices & experts. 🔗 afsacollaboration.org/masterclass

We applaud the @EPA's recommitment to end testing on mammals & replace them with faster, more accurate technologies by 2035—a critical milestone toward animal-free safety science. We urge the EPA to move quickly to implementation to better protect human health & the environment.

Ready to take your expertise in animal-free science to the next level? 📈 Our #AFSAMasterClass offers 9 modules covering everything from problem formulation to 𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰 tools—packed with real-world scenarios. And the best part? It's 💯% free! 🔗afsacollaboration.org/masterclass

No single sector can advance animal-free science alone. Progress depends on regulators, scientists & industry coming together to define needs, generate relevant data, sharing case studies & lessons. AFSA provides a neutral, science-focused platform to support this exchange.

Wishing our partners, members, and supporters a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support. Together, we look forward to continued  collaboration in the new year as we advance animal-free safety science to better protect people, animals, and our planet.

Japan’s Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) is joining the global shift toward modern, animal-free safety with new guidance on Weight-of-Evidence approaches. We welcome this progress toward better science, fewer animal tests & improved outcomes for patients & society.

We're proud to partner with @IHI_VICT3R on an article in the NAMs Journal, 'Transitional initiatives for advancing phase out use of animals for drug/chem safety testing', highlighting Innovative Health Initiative's (IHI) efforts to reduce animal use in EU: doi.org/10.1016/j.namj…

The @EU_Commission's commitments to animal-free testing & REACH revision must become legal requirements that prioritize non-animal methods & invest funds in human-relevant tech—supported by our decision trees to guide regulators. Read: euractiv.com/news/once-more…

The EU has begun to plan a move away from testing chemicals on animals, but progress has been slow. The current roadmap toward phasing out animal-based tests is undermined by regulatory requirements mandating use of animals as a “last resort,” even when non-animal methods exist..

Over 1800  people across 85 countries have already registered for our #AFSAMasterClass! Discover what motivated Kate Willett to embark on this journey and how the first-of-its-kind Master Class in animal-free safety assessment came to life. 🎥Full video: afsacollaboration.org/masterclass/

The #AFSA Biologicals team is heading to Thailand for a 3-day hybrid conference on ways to replace animal testing in vacc dev & batch release—advancing One Health & sustainable global solutions. 1 week to register! afsacollaboration.org/sciencex_event… Co-hosts @humaneworldorg, @IABS_Global

Thanks to everyone who joined our webinar, “Biopharmaceuticals Animal-Free Viral Assessments,” with @Pathoquest. And thanks to Colette Cote for sharing case studies & regulatory insights on Next-Gen Sequencing in biosafety testing. Watch the recording: afsacollaboration.org/sciencex_event…

Animal testing for chemicals is outdated, cruel & slow. That’s why, through the @AFSAcollab, we created a course to train scientists on animal-free tools. Watch the full video to see how our course is transforming safety testing & saving animal lives! 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=iH8YhV…

🎬 Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of our #AFSAMasterClass in animal-free safety assessment for cosmetics & chemical ingredients. Discover what inspired this innovative program & how it’s shaping the future of toxicity testing. Full video: afsacollaboration.org/masterclass/

We welcome the publication of UK Government's plan for replacing animal in science. Animal-free methods provide better safety for humans, environment & prevent animal suffering. We look forward to contributing our experience & expertise to ensure implementation of this strategy.

Thank you to all our presenters & attendees for making yesterday’s webinar on replacing the monkey neurovirulence test in vaccine safety testing so insightful. If you missed it, we invite you to watch the recording & fill out our MVTN Replacement survey: afsacollaboration.org/sciencex_event…

📢REGISTER for tomorrow's webinar on replacing the monkey neurovirulence test in safety testing of live attenuated viral vaccines 👉 afsacollaboration.org/sciencex_event… 📅 October 22, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 – 3:40 CEST |📍 Zoom 💡 Hosted by #AFSAPartner, @humaneworldeat

Maria Blanco-Rubio (@Shell) & Paul Thomas, (@KREATiS_models), shared insights & recos from #AFSA DIM Testing Project's task force at Innovate EcoSafety Summit. Learn more ➡️ DIM testing in REACH: when animal testing is difficult, impossible & meaningless afsacollaboration.org/wp-content/upl…