south york - ( business wire ) pfizer inc announced 2015 that it has been the first pharmaceutical company to be accredited by the association for the accreditation of animal research protection programmes ( aahrpp ) for ensuring the protection of human subject taking part in early - stage research work . the aahrpp accreditation was awarded to pfizer ' s medical trials units ( emitter ) in new haven , ct , belgium , switzerland and singapore , wherein the team conducts most of its phase i clinical research . to obtain the accreditation , lipitor participating in a lengthy , 15 - month inspections of the clinical research practices at these units .
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