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+title: "42 U.S.C. § 285l–2"
+description: "Definitions"
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+corpus: "united_states_code"
+kind: "code_section"
+title_number: 42
+title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
+chapter_number: "6A"
+chapter_name: "PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE"
+section: "285l–2"
+citation: "42 U.S.C. § 285l–2"
+status: "current"
+release_point: "119-100"
+release_date: "2026-06-26"
+source: "official"
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+---
+
+# 42 U.S.C. § 285l–2 - Definitions
+
+## Text
+
+In sections 285l–2 to 285l–5 of this title:
+
+(1) Alternative test method The term “alternative test method” means a test method that—
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+(A) includes any new or revised test method; and
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+(B) (i) reduces the number of animals required;
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+(ii) refines procedures to lessen or eliminate pain or distress to animals, or enhances animal well-being; or
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+(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.
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+(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.
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+(Pub. L. 106–545, § 2, Dec. 19, 2000, 114 Stat. 2721.)
+
+## Notes
+
+Editorial Notes
+
+Codification Section was enacted as part of the ICCVAM Authorization Act of 2000, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.