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A recent Nieuwsuur segment highlighted the unexpected rise in animal testing in the Netherlands, contrary to previous commitments to reduce such practices. The report emphasized the slow progress in adopting alternative methods, such as organoids—miniature, simplified versions of organs grown in vitro. The organoids we are developing for food-producing animals to enhance food safety assessments, aiming to decrease reliance on animal experiments, were mentioned. The segment underscored the need for increased funding and regulatory support to advance these innovative, animal-free testing methods.