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Animals in research

We acknowledge that the use of animals for research purposes is a subject of enormous sensitivity that rightly commands a high level of public interest.

Therefore, we are committed to conducting our research using animals in a responsible and ethical manner. Our efforts are guided not only by the regulations of the countries within which we do business but also by a number of company-wide policies to which we strictly adhere. In line with our policy of open communication on use of animals in research, these policies are freely available on this web site.

• For ethical, regulatory and scientific reasons, research using animals remains a small but vital part of the research & development of new medicines and vaccines.
• Animals are only used where no alternative is available and our scientists constantly strive to reduce the numbers used.
• We are committed to maintaining high standards of humane care and treatment for our animals
• Laboratory animals are well cared for throughout their lives by qualified, trained staff and unnecessary pain or distress is scrupulously avoided.
• We are actively engaged in research to develop and validate experimental methods that can provide more and better alternatives to the use of animals in research.