[ad_1] 9 minutes ago Image source, Getty Images The government has banned giving licences for animal testing of chemicals used as ingredients in cosmetics products. A ban against animal testing for makeup and its ingredients was brought in in 1998 and is still in place but the government said it had changed policy to match […]
Neuralink’s animal testing regulatory committee under fire for alleged conflict of interest
[ad_1] Recent reports have suggested that the majority of committee members overseeing animal testing at Neuralink possess financial interests in the brain-machine startup. Neuralink has been conducting animal trials as it seeks to secure permission to start human trials. Elon Musk mentioned last year that Neuralink is hoping to secure permission for human trials in […]
A decade’s worth of wins against cosmetics animal testing
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Tomorrow, March 11, 2023, marks the 10-year anniversary of a historic paradigm shift away from cosmetics animal testing. When the European Union and Israel became the world’s first markets to ban animal tests for cosmetics such as makeup, shampoo and cologne, the change jump-started our global campaign to […]
Animal welfare advocates disappointed with ‘watered down’ testing transparency bill – The Virginian-Pilot
[ad_1] A bill intended to increase transparency at animal testing facilities is heading to the governor’s desk — but advocates say it’s been gutted almost past the point of recognition. “I am disappointed that it was so watered down,” said Sen. Jennifer Boysko, a Fairfax Democrat who introduced the measure. The legislation, co-sponsored by Franklin […]
Animal-free cosmetics safety testing global collective International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety ICCS launches
[ad_1] Unveiled today, the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS) was being spearheaded by a collective of scientists and experts across 35 private and public organisations, including key global beauty and personal care majors like Beiersdorf, Chanel, Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, Kao, L’Oréal, LVMH, P&G, Shiseido, and Unilever. A broad range of global suppliers, trade […]
Should Animal Testing Be Illegal? Yes, and This Is Why
[ad_1] Source: Getty Images It’s probably not surprising to find out that a lot of environmentalists think that animal testing should be illegal. And while one of the main reasons is obvious — the practice is cruel — there are some other factors involved too. When it comes to such a big topic, learning more […]
Testing drugs on animals could end. When will the technology be ready?
[ad_1] On today’s episode of the 5 Things podcast: A bill became law late last year that could mean the end of testing drugs on animals eventually. It’s called the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. The law has bipartisan support. Seven republican senators led by Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, three democrats including Senator Cory Booker […]
The FDA Will No Longer Require Animal Testing for New Drugs
[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will no longer require all drugs to be tested on animals, thanks to the FDA Modernization Act 2.0. The new law has everyone from Sen. Rand Paul (R–Ky.) to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) cheering. The FDA Modernization Act 2.0 was passed as part of […]
New York state bans cosmetics animal testing, capping off a year of wins for animals in labs
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block With Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature earlier this month, New York became the 10th state in the U.S. to prevent the sale of cosmetics that have been newly tested on animals. This represents just the latest gain in a worldwide movement to end cosmetics animal testing on animals. Worldwide, […]
Did Doug Mastriano just take a legislative shot at Mehmet Oz over animal testing?
[ad_1] Mehmet Oz, the Republican nominee for Senate, was criticized last month in television ads for scientific testing on animals that he supervised in a program at Columbia University. Is the celebrity doctor now taking heat from his party’s nominee for governor, Doug Mastriano? Mastriano, a state senator from Franklin County, on Wednesday circulated a […]