Conventional Test Method:

Target Animal Safety Test

Alternative Test Method:

Name & Description:

Deletion of test

The target animal safety test can now be waived when a sufficient number (e.g. 10) of batches has been found to comply with the test.

Validation Status:

EU: Retrospective data analysis conducted by ECVAM

Regulatory Status:

EU: Included in  PhEur monograph: Vaccines for veterinary use. (2005)

Effect or Potential Effect on Animal Use:

Replacement

References:

• ECVAM (2002) ESAC Statement on the Relevance of the Target Animal Safety Test for Batch Safety Testing of Vaccines for Veterinary Use.

Information Last Reviewed:

May 2012