Press Release: Ombudsman opens investigation into Commission study on use of non-human primates in research

The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, opened on 16 February 2010 an investigation into how the European Commission conducted a study into the use for research purposes of non-human primates, such as chimpanzees. This follows a complaint from the European Coalition to end Animal Experiments (ECEAE), alleging that the relevant Commission working group lacked expertise in the area and that it failed to take certain evidence into account. The Ombudsman has asked the Commission for its opinion on the matter by 30 April 2010. The Ombudsman's inquiry will examine whether there has been any maladministration by the Commission.

EurActiv, 16.2.10: Ombudsman to probe EU animal testing report http://www.euractiv.com/en/science/ombudsman-probe-eu-animal-testing-report

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