According to a leaked internal report from the Mauritius Society for Animal Welfare (MSAW), revealed in September 2025, domestic dogs and cats were transferred for experimental use between 2019–2020. This raises serious legal and ethical concerns, as Mauritian law prohibits experimentation on domestic animals and only permits animal research when it demonstrably benefits human or animal life.

While cynomolgus macaques have historically contributed to some preclinical studies, the assertion that they are essential for advancing diabetes treatments is no longer tenable. Human-relevant New Approach Methodologies — including iPSC-derived islet organoids, organ-on-chip microphysiological systems, encapsulated stem-cell β-cell therapies now in human trials, and advanced in-silico PK/PD models — provide more predictive, ethically preferable, and regulatorily-accepted ro

Over 200 conservation and animal welfare organizations worldwide urged the Mauritian government to end all wild captures and exports of macaques and adopt humane, science-based management strategies to address human-monkey conflicts. The AfA coalition highlights a serious breach of CITES obligations, noting that Mauritius has failed to conduct Non-Detriment Findings, essential assessments required for the export of CITES-listed species to ensure that trade does not endanger

The leak about Clinglobal’s testing on cats & dogs should alarm everyone who cares about legal fairness, empathy! Government officials are pushing to develop Mauritius as a science & medical research hub and are talking about amending the Animal Welfare Act. - There is real concern that these amendments are not intended to tighten protections, but rather to legalize broader and more invasive animal testing.