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Cosmetic testing in animals is not banned in any state. Animal testing is actually strongly supported by the government. For instance, the Department of Defense spends $100 million on animal testing each year. The main reason that it is hard for cosmetic companies to get away from animal testing is the very strict laws regarding the safety of their products. By law they have to be able to show the effects of their products over time and in large quantities. Though a question of ethics, animal testing is a long way from being out the door.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNO!
If it was that harmful stuff would be tested on humans! You must be some kind of heartless monster if you wish that type of torturous ill on your neighbor!
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Are Issy Miyake perfumes tested on animals?
There is a very good chance that they are not - the European Union has banned the sale of all cosmetics that have been tested on animals, which has in effect caused all international companies to stop testing cosmetics on animals.
What is the difference between cosmetic animal testing and medical animal testing?
NO!!!! all animal testing and is wrong! We all must stop using products that have been tested on animals. Just stop animal testing. use natural producst. Ask someone at stores where you buy your stuff were the natural/products not tested on animals! Medicine is slightly acceptable but cosmetic testing is down right wrong.
Is it legal to test cosmetics on animals?
Yes. Animals have very few rights. Actually it has been illegal to test cosmetics on animals in the UK since 1998.
How much would you save if you bought animal testing free cosmetics?
Not much. Actually, the retailers charge you more than what you would pay for the ones that have been tested on animals.
What are the pros and cons for animal testing?
Pros· Humans can be treated with medication which saves their lives because the medication has been approved of from the testing of animals.· Humans and animals have similar reactions to medication and cosmetics, meaning that they can be approved of and used on humans.·Cons· Perfumes and cosmetics are often tested in the eyes of animals so that the reaction is quicker, but it can make the animals blind and, if oral medication, can kill the animals.· The medications and cosmetics are not only tested on a single animal at a time, but on many, meaning that if the drug or cosmetic is harmful or deadly to the animal, not only one animal dies or becomes seriously ill, but many do, perhaps hundreds.· The animals that are used for testing drugs, such as guinea pigs, can die from the treatment of such life-saving drugs as penicillin, so if these particular drugs are tested on guinea pigs before the treatment is later used on humans, the drug will appear to the testing scientist as deadly, whereas it is only the guinea pig that the penicillin is deadly to, therefore the drug will not be used to treat patients in critical conditions and on the verge of death, therefore it is not only animals that are being killed in the testing of them, but humans as well.
What are some positives of cosmetic testing?
There are two kinds of cosmetics testing: testing on animals, and testing on people. The only reason they must test on animals, according to law, is if they have a completely new ingredient that's never been used in anything before. An example: a relatively new foundation contains caffeine. There has never been a cosmetic with caffeine in it, but lots of people drink and eat things containing caffeine so we know it's safe and they don't have to test the new makeup on animals. Testing on people makes for a better product: if people don't like the product--whether it's the smell of it, how it feels when you wear it, the ease of its application, how long it stays on your face, or whatever--it won't reach the market. I was going to say "because it doesn't look good on anyone" but then I remembered: if it doesn't look good, they can sell it at Hot Topic.
What they test on animals?
Mostly they test cosmetics and drugs, even though other ways have been proven more effective
Is animals testing legal?
Animal testing is legal because animal testing has been used to cure some of the deadliest ailments. Animals used in testing are also mostly rats and mice, who have safe, comfortable homes.
Cosmetics Your Pets Will Love?
Wearing makeup is a uniquely human activity, yet each year, thousands of furry critters can be seen sporting lipstick, powder, and eyeliner inside cosmetics laboratories. If you want to wear makeup that hasn’t been tested on Fido and Mittens, you now have many more options. Cosmetics that are only tested on humans are known as cruelty-free cosmetics. The demand and supply of such makeup has been growing steadily as consumers have become more aware of animal testing. Here are some commonly asked questions about cruelty-free cosmetics, along with answers to help you shop smarter. Q. Cruelty-free cosmetics aren’t tested on animals, so are they still safe for humans? A. Yes. Cruelty-free makeup is tested on people, instead. These makeups are typically made from compounds already known to be hypoallergenic and non-irritating, thus, no humans are harmed in the testing stages. For this reason, cruelty-free cosmetics are usually a safe bet for women with sensitive skin or makeup allergies. Q. Where can I buy makeup that isn’t tested on animals? A. All major drugstores carry brands of makeup that are cruelty-free. If this designation isn’t obvious on the front label, check the back panel where the ingredients are listed. If the makeup is not tested on animals, the label will explicitly say so. If the label has no mention of testing methods, then most likely it is tested on animals. In addition to standard cruelty-free cosmetics, there are also vegan cosmetics. This type of makeup is neither tested on animals, nor made from animals. Traditional makeup may contain gelatin or animal fat. Vegan cosmetics are a hot beauty trend now, and it will be clear on the front label if the makeup is vegan. Q. Are cruelty-free cosmetics more expensive than regular makeup? A. Not at all. There is little difference in price between makeup that is tested on animals, and makeup that isn’t. You can find high end mineral makeup that isn’t tested on animals, as well as cheap compacts of cruelty-free powder.
What do makeup brands test on?
You know how it says on all makeup these days, "not tested on animals"? That's because they don't need to. There is a list of ingredients that are approved for use in cosmetics. All those ingredients have been tested on animals in the past. The list can be added to without testing on animals if it's an ingredient that's known to be safe already. For instance, Maybelline sells foundation with caffeine in it. We know caffeine is safe--people drink coffee that has caffeine in it--so they can make cosmetics out of it without animal testing. Anyway, if all the ingredients in your new makeup item are on the approved list, you brew up a batch and test it on people.
What is dermatological testing?
Dermatological testing is animal testing. Many brands now are funding into alternative ways of testing products safely, without the harm of animals. Most animals used are rodents or rabbits. -------------------------------------------------------------If the product has the words 'Dermatologically Tested' on the packaging it has been tested on human skin. This however does not necessarily mean the product (or it's ingredients) are automatically 'bunny friendly'.Your best bet is to look for products that clearly state on the packaging that the company do not test on animals or commission animal tests from third parties. PETA have a really handy guide to products that aren't tested on animals. You can also email companies about their testing policies if you're unsure (I've done it in the past) and the ones who have nothing to hide with regard to their testing policies will be happy to give you all the info you need.Incidentally, the EU ban on using animals to test cosmetics and their ingredients came in onto force on March 11th this year (2009), so basically any cosmetics you buy that are manufactured within the EU are 'bunny friendly'. It also means that no product tested outside the EU may be sold within the Union.
Why do animals get used for testing and not humans?
Because it is believed that a human life is more important than an animal's life. People don't think of animals feeling pain, testing on humans seems worse than testing on animals. Most of the products are tested on on humans after they have been tested on animals.
