The Government of India has published the Draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules, 2026.

These proposed rules raise important questions about:

• animal welfare
• independent oversight of experiments and
• the standards required of facilities that house animals used in research.

Any changes to the framework that regulates animal safety must ensure that animals are protected from unnecessary suffering and that decisions involving their use are subject to appropriate scrutiny.

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Therefore, we urge the Government of India to review the proposed rules carefully and:

• strengthen independent oversight,
• ensure suitable and inspected facilities, and
• consult animal-welfare organisations and relevant experts before finalising them.

Let's make laboratory experimentation regulation transparent, safe, enforceable and stronger for animals.

 

Have your say on INDIA'S PROPOSED LABORATORY ANIMAL RULES

The Government of India has invited members of the public to submit comments, objections and suggestions on the Draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals  Rules, 2026.

Deadline: 5 November 2026

9 days left and we need 3,000 more emails to make our voices heard. 🌍

Please read the draft, consider the proposed changes and submit your suggestions or objections to CPCSEA: Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals.

✉️ Email directly: cpcsea-mef@gov.in 

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Every email counts, ensuring that animal welfare remains part of this conversation.

 

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