42 U.S.C. § 285l–2. Definitions

In sections 285l–2 to 285l–5 of this title:

1. (1)
   (1)

   Alternative test method

   The term “alternative test method” means a test method that—

   1. (A)
      (1)(A)includes any new or revised test method; and
   2. (B)
      (1)(B)

      1. (i)
         (1)(B)(i)reduces the number of animals required;
      2. (ii)
         (1)(B)(ii)refines procedures to lessen or eliminate pain or distress to animals, or enhances animal well-being; or
      3. (iii)
         (1)(B)(iii)replaces animals with non-animal systems or one animal species with a phylogenetically lower animal species, such as replacing a mammal with an invertebrate.
2. (2)
   (2)

   ICCVAM test recommendation

   The term “ICCVAM test recommendation” means a summary report prepared by the ICCVAM characterizing the results of a scientific expert peer review of a test method.