Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

If it is for deadly diseases yes , but for any other reason no , we must try our best to live with god's creation

No, convicted criminals serving life sentences should do their part for society and be tested on. It will provide more accurate results.

Although I don't agree with animal testing buy also there are so many people that have had negative effects from testing so either way isn't great

No, how can the government talk about making artificial meat for human consumption but not outlaw product testing on animals. If we can make meat safe for human consumption, we can Damm we’ll test sunscreen on it.

No, surely there are other ways to test on human tissue without using animals. If not then should only be for medical reasons, not cosmetic.

Yes, but not for cosmetics and only as a last resort if human testing or any other forms of testing have been deemed both not possible and unethical

Only so long as it’s is the most scientifically efficient way of testing, should be abolished if more effective form of testing is discovered.

Yes but not for cosmetics and only rodents, no primates, cats,dogs or rabbits

Yes but in accordance to ASPA laws. If there are no alternatives then the use of NHA should be approved.

Why test on animals, surely in these days of AI and high tech we should be able to get a better system of testing

Yes, but not for cosmetics, only when absolutely essential, and in the most humane way possible, for revolutionary drugs/vaccines not for relives to common ailments

Researchers will continue to do it somewhere in the world, we should make sure that cruelty is minimised so that if it has to happen it should be as humane as possible. If we ban it here it will just happen somewhere else where there is less regulation and is worse for the animals.

no #savetheanimals if you were in the animals position you would not want to be used as a test subject.

No, animals and humans are not the same. This will always be messed up.

No. Use murderers instead.

Test on animals for life saving medical purposes but not on cosmetic

No, tests these drugs on criminals rather than innocent animals

Only if there is no other option. Never for cosmetics

If it’s something for humans, then the animal might live but we die and vice versa.

Yes, but by licence where theyve proved there is not other way of testing apart from on animals

Test on violent criminals first

Yes, under strict ethical and welfare guidance with other testing methods used where possible

Only as a last test before human usage, not in the riskier stages

I think that animals should only be used for things that could kill human testers such as early vaccine prototypes. however, animals should not be used for makeup and cosmetics

Yes as long as it doesn't cause pain or death

Yes and on humans too . we have a ready source of human guinea pigs locked up in our jails & a stream of possibilities coming through the courts .
In all honesty for a useful life & giving back some thing to the society they live in could they be utilized this type of research for a payment of release & income support/ compensation for a few years or looked after if they are damaged beyond repair or survival. It would certainly be more cost effective all round than keeping them locked up or on the permanent merry go round of jail , release reoffending , getting caught again , jail etc. .

Perhaps these Chinese really are far more advanced than the so called civilised western world .

Absolutely Not. Barbaric.

Only for situations where it is impossible not to e.g. vaccines, or untested vital medicines. Animals should never be used for any other reasons.

Only for serious/life threatening conditions

No cause that how we have covid

I am for testing the safety of drugs that are designed to improve animal welfare. I am strongly against testing cosmetics and such for human use.

If it is potential to effect life or death yes or certain criminals, not for cosmetic purposes

Yes, if there is no alternatives

No it should be for criminals who have committed sexual, murder or terror offences.

Definitely not for cosmetic testing. As for medical testing only in cases of extreme need (e.g. cancer treatments) & once they are in final stages of testing. Setup initiatives in correctional facilities for inmates to volunteer for testing. They should receive monetary compensation (to be given upon release) and it should count as hours served towards community service.

Only if its not possible to test in any other way

yes but only on certain animals e.g rats mice

Yes but only medical research

Yes, It there is no other viable option

Yes but only once. Performed humanely

Efforts should be made to not test on animals where possible

Yes in as humane a way as possible

Yes for essential medical safety

Animals should not be used for testing cosmetics, and should only be used for testing the safety of medicine when it’s absolutely necessary

It should only be used if there is clear proof that it does not harm the animal mentally or physically.

Yes, but also increase the use of simulators to compare data.

Yes, but only animals like rats and smaller creatures that have a short life span. And as long as their living environments in test facilities are adequate and accommodating

It’s cruel on the animals however for medical reasons only

It's situationally dependant, honestly.

Yes, but only animals such as: rats, mice, etc.

Yes. If the testing is very important

Use them on the criminals only

No. Human testing on the worst prisoners should be implemented.

Yes, but only if it is the last possible option to achieve success

Test on convicted paedophiles or host clinical trials

I am unqualified to answer. Is animal testing the only way of ensuring the effectiveness and safety of drugs?

Animal testing. should only be acceptable in that which is necessary for human survival, e.g. it should not be used for cosmetics (and then only after extensive research has been carried out without the use of animals as test subjects

We are the same and at one with everything on the planet, which obviously includes all animals. We should think of everything as interconnected. Any ideas of sustainability has to take this into account. Humans are not exceptional. Ethicality extends to everything.