Developed in 1944 by FDA toxicologist John Draize, this test applies substances directly to restrained rabbits' eyes to assess irritation. Despite decades of use by cosmetics and chemical companies, the test's cruelty galvanized the modern animal rights movement and spurred development of in-vitro alternatives across Europe and the United States.
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