Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Animal Welfare Groups Red-Flag Pre-Clinical CRO Over Practices
Animal welfare groups are concerned about how a research company called Palamur Biosciences treats animals in its labs.
They say the company is not following animal care rules.
An inspection showed problems like poor record keeping and lack of pain relief.
Palamur Biosciences denies these claims, saying they follow the rules and are GLP-certified.
They also have a large animal research facility.
A micro-audit will be conducted.
The company says they do ethical research.
Animal welfare groups want the animals to be moved to safety to stop their suffering.
Animal welfare groups accuse pre-clinical CRO Palamur Biosciences (PBPL) of violating animal welfare laws.
The allegations stem from an inspection report detailing concerns about animal care and legal compliance.
PBPL refuted the allegations, stating they are GLP-certified and compliant with global standards.
The inspection was prompted by a complaint filed by PETA India citing violations of GLP norms.
A CCSEA micro-audit is scheduled, and PBPL will make the official report available to the public.
- Who
- Animal welfare groups, Palamur Biosciences, and PETA India.
- What
- Allegations of animal welfare violations against Palamur Biosciences.
- When
- The inspection report was submitted on June 17, 2025, and the article was published on June 29, 2025.
- Where
- Palamur Biosciences facility in Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- Concerns over the treatment of animals in PBPL's research facilities.
Animal Welfare Groups
Palamur Biosciences
Compliance
Animal Welfare Groups
PBPL is not adhering to animal welfare regulations and causing animal suffering.
Palamur Biosciences
PBPL is complying with all applicable regulations and is conducting ethical research.
- Company
- Palamur Biosciences (PBPL)
- Type
- Pre-clinical Contract Research Organisation (CRO)
- Allegations
- Violations of PCA Act and CCSEA guidelines
- Complaint Source
- PETA India and Humane World For Animals India Foundation
- PBPL Response
- Refuted allegations; states compliance with GLP standards
- Audit Status
- CCSEA micro-audit scheduled for June 28-29, 2025