All for human safety
By the time a new medicine arrives on the pharmacy shelves, it usually has between eight and ten years of intense research behind it. A long time. But that is what it takes to test the efficacy and safety of a substance to the highest level.
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No more animals
than legally required
For a research company such as Bayer, work involving animals is essential - if you want to understand biological relationships, you have to conduct studies. But one basic principle is always observed: the number of animals used is the smallest required to obtain scientifically meaningful results.
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How does Bayer meet its responsibilities?
Bayer’s principles on animal welfare and animals studies highlight our commitment to the well-being of laboratory animals. The wide-reaching powers of the Animal Welfare Officer at Bayer also bear witness to our responsible approach towards animals.
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