The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended doing away with such tests on animals. Photo: AFPNew Delhi: Rabbits may soon be spared the pain of drugs being tested on their eyes and skin. The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), India’s highest health advisory body, has recommended doing away with such tests. However, Sun Pharma, which is a major Indian pharmaceutical house involved in new drug development including ophthalmic preparations, have requested not to mandate the alternative tests,” according to the minutes. “We welcome DTAB’s recommendation on a ban on the cruel Draize test.

Source: Mint August 23, 2016 19:18 UTC