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Animals used in toxicology testing in the European Union 27 2011

Share of animals used in toxicity tests for toxicology and safety evaluation in the European Union 27 countries in 2011

The data shows the share of animals used in toxicity tests for toxicology and safety evaluation in the European Union in 2011. The majority of animals were used in acute and sub-acute toxicity testing methods.

Acute and sub-acute toxicity testing methods (including limit test)	47.5
Reproductive and developmental toxicity	11.35
Sub-chronic and chronic toxicity	7.97
Toxicity to aquatic vertebrates not included in other columns	3.92
Irritation/sensitization tests	3.89
Mutagenicity and carcinogenicity	3.3
Other	22.06

Animals used in toxicology testing in the European Union 27 2011

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