Mitteilung der Kommission über die Europäische Bürgerinitiative "Stop Vivisection" K(2015) 3773 endg.; Ratsdok. 9942/15

This procedure concerns the European Commission's response to the 'Stop Vivisection' European Citizens' Initiative. The initiative calls for a complete ban on animal testing for cosmetics and other products, aiming to protect animals from suffering and promote alternative research methods. This affects the scientific research community, the cosmetics industry, and animal welfare advocates. It seeks to change EU regulations regarding the use of animals in laboratory testing.