FDA Nonclinical Testing Terminology
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-09-22 — Nonclinical Testing Terminology: FDA finalized a rule replacing ‘animal’ with ‘nonclinical’ testing in certain drug-safety regulations, a terminology-only change that permits non-animal methods without adding new requirements or altering current industry practice. (novelty: 2)