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# 91997E1873

**WRITTEN QUESTION No. 1873/97 by Gianni TAMINO to the Commission. Fifth framework programme** 
  
*Official Journal C 045 , 10/02/1998 P. 0115*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1873/97 by Gianni Tamino (V) to the Commission (30 May 1997)

Subject: Fifth framework programme

With regard to the section of the fifth framework programme relating to the living world and the ecosystem, the Commission has announced its commitment to projects concerning 'the cell factory' and 'health and food'.

1. Will experiments on animals be scheduled or permitted for this purpose?

2. If so, will acceptance of projects be linked to compliance with the 50% reduction in the use of animals in experiments announced by the Commission in the fifth programme on the environment?

Answer given by Mrs Cresson on behalf of the Commission (10 July 1997)

In its proposal for a Council Decision on the Fifth Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration projects (1998-2002) ((Doc. COM(97) 142. )) put forward by the Commission it is stipulated that: as far as possible animal experiments and tests on animals shall be replaced by in-vitro or other alternative methods. Experiments on animals are not precluded. It shall be limited to cases where it is necessary and there are no alternatives.

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