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The EU Commission has presented a roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments, laying out tangible steps to ensure the transition to innovative non-animal approaches.

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The most frequently reported dangerous products on the EU market in 2025 were cosmetics (36%), toys (16%) and electrical appliances and equipment (11%), according to the EU’s alert system for dangerous non-food products.