What are the Ethical Considerations in Toxicity Testing?
Ethical considerations are paramount in toxicity testing, especially concerning the use of animal testing. The 3Rs principle—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—guides researchers to use alternative methods, minimize the number of animals used, and refine procedures to cause the least harm. Advancements in computational toxicology and organ-on-a-chip technology offer promising alternatives to traditional animal testing.
