EU chemical regulations face a crossroads, balancing historic safety standards with an urgent need to end animal testing; we present a strategic proposal to modernise REACH, replacing outdated experiments with innovative, non-animal methods that offer superior protection for human health and our environment.

What if the next medical breakthrough didn’t rely on animal testing at all? Across the EU, the transition to non-animal science is gaining real momentum, with growing recognition that modern research can be more ethical, effective and innovation-driven without relying on animal testing. Here’s how our members are leading the way in 2026.

The latest EU statistics on the use of animals for scientific purposes in 2023 have been published. While the data shows a slight drop in numbers, deeper analysis reveals ongoing challenges and areas of concern.

Thousands of sled dogs in Finland are suffering as the country’s booming tourism industry continues to expand without sufficient safeguards for animal welfare. SEY is raising the alarm through its campaign calling for urgent reforms and stronger oversight.

Animals are being transported in their thousands to active conflict areas such as Israel, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia. Animal protection organisations have been calling on the European Commission to suspend these dangerous transport routes, which put people and animals at great risk. So far, the institutions have ignored them. Now, citizens are being invited to lend their voice to this call.