Illinois Compiled Statutes 510 ILCS 87/5 – Definitions
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“Alternative test method” means a test method that does not use animals, or in some cases reduces or refines the use of animals, for which the reliability and relevance for a specific purpose has been established by validation bodies, including, but not limited to, the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee for the Validation of Alternative Methods and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Alternative test methods include, but are not limited to, high-throughput screening methods, testing of categories of chemical substances, tiered testing methods, in vitro studies, and systems biology.
“Cat” means a small domesticated carnivorous mammal that is a member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora.
“Canine or feline toxicological experiment” means any test or study of any duration that seeks to determine the effect, if any, of the application or exposure, whether internal or external, of any amount of a chemical substance on a dog or cat. “Application or exposure” includes, but is not limited to, oral ingestion, skin or eye contact, or inhalation. “Application or exposure” does not include testing of veterinary products for canine or feline health.
“Chemical substance” means any organic or inorganic substance, including, but not limited to, a drug, as defined in Section 321(g) of Title 21 of the United States Code, a pesticide, as defined in Section 136(u) of Title 7 of the United States Code, a chemical substance, as defined in Section 2602(2) of Title 15 of the United States Code, or a food additive, as defined in Section 321(s) of Title 21 of the United States Code.
“Testing facility” means any partnership, corporation, association, school, institution, organization, or other legal relationship, whether privately or government owned, leased, or operated, that tests chemicals, ingredients, product formulations, or products in this State.
“Dog” means any member of the species Canis familiaris.
“Medical research” means research related to the causes, progression, diagnosis, treatment, control, or prevention of physical or mental diseases and impairments or chronic conditions of humans or animals or related to the development of biomedical products or devices, as defined under Section 321(h) of Title 21 of the United States Code. Medical research does not include research related to the development of drugs as defined in Section 321(g)(1) of Title 21 of the United States Code.
“Alternative test method” means a test method that does not use animals, or in some cases reduces or refines the use of animals, for which the reliability and relevance for a specific purpose has been established by validation bodies, including, but not limited to, the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee for the Validation of Alternative Methods and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Alternative test methods include, but are not limited to, high-throughput screening methods, testing of categories of chemical substances, tiered testing methods, in vitro studies, and systems biology.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 510 ILCS 87/5
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
- United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
“Cat” means a small domesticated carnivorous mammal that is a member of the family Felidae, order Carnivora.
“Canine or feline toxicological experiment” means any test or study of any duration that seeks to determine the effect, if any, of the application or exposure, whether internal or external, of any amount of a chemical substance on a dog or cat. “Application or exposure” includes, but is not limited to, oral ingestion, skin or eye contact, or inhalation. “Application or exposure” does not include testing of veterinary products for canine or feline health.
“Chemical substance” means any organic or inorganic substance, including, but not limited to, a drug, as defined in Section 321(g) of Title 21 of the United States Code, a pesticide, as defined in Section 136(u) of Title 7 of the United States Code, a chemical substance, as defined in Section 2602(2) of Title 15 of the United States Code, or a food additive, as defined in Section 321(s) of Title 21 of the United States Code.
“Testing facility” means any partnership, corporation, association, school, institution, organization, or other legal relationship, whether privately or government owned, leased, or operated, that tests chemicals, ingredients, product formulations, or products in this State.
“Dog” means any member of the species Canis familiaris.
“Medical research” means research related to the causes, progression, diagnosis, treatment, control, or prevention of physical or mental diseases and impairments or chronic conditions of humans or animals or related to the development of biomedical products or devices, as defined under Section 321(h) of Title 21 of the United States Code. Medical research does not include research related to the development of drugs as defined in Section 321(g)(1) of Title 21 of the United States Code.