{"data":{"id":"us/42-u.s.c.-285l-2","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"42 U.S.C. § 285l–2","heading":"Definitions","body":"In sections 285l–2 to 285l–5 of this title:(1) Alternative test methodThe term “alternative test method” means a test method that—(A) includes any new or revised test method; and (B)(i) reduces the number of animals required; (ii) refines procedures to lessen or eliminate pain or distress to animals, or enhances animal well-being; or (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) ICCVAM test recommendationThe 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.","path":["Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE","CHAPTER 6A—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE"],"source_url":"https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/103/xml_usc42@119-103.zip","current_through":"Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-10T06:00:34Z","sha256":"a0c9f414e886528671692ac7c3b8024800d68031f6f8f71d4ed22e190e93cc5e","source_id":"us","stale":true,"prev":"us/42-u.s.c.-285l-1","next":"us/42-u.s.c.-285l-3"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}