Are you a laboratory technician or scientist who uses animals in experiments? Or are you simply one of those who wonder about the main principles governing the use of animals for scientific purposes?
You’ve come to the right place with this educational sheet introducing you to the 3Rs principle, an essential rule for taking into account the sensitivity and welfare of animals in experiments.
This infographic was produced in partnership with the French FC3R Center.
Keep in mind
- The 3Rs principle promotes replacing, reducing and refining the use of animals in experiments.
- First formulated by Russell and Burch in 1959, it is now endorsed by European regulations.
- When drawing up an experimental protocol, scientists must consider ways of replacing, reducing or refining the use of animals, so that their project can be validated by the ethics committee.
Key Figure
66%
of animal uses involve mice
