Testing cosmetics on animals

Animal testing for cosmetics is a highly debated issue. Animal testing is harmful to animals but tests whether chemicals are safe for our use. It is highly debated because the European Union banned animal testing in 2013 but in some places its mandatory like in China (Chitrakorn para. 3 & 13). Even though it is mandatory in some places it is harmful to animals and sometimes kills them. These tests are harmful to animals and sometimes kill them. It is so harmful the ways they test different…

a wide variety of cosmetics. There is mascara that promises to make one’s eyelashes look 300 times fuller and perfume that smells like a fresh garden. However, there is hardly any thought on whether these products will burn one’s eyes or cause a rash; this is because animals are taking the pain for the price of beauty. In the cosmetics industry alone, it is estimated that 100,000-200,000 animals suffer and die every year in America due to testing ("About Cosmetics Animal Testing : Humane Society…

Animal testing has dated back to ancient Greek writing in 500 BC. Aristotle believed that animals lacked intelligence, and so the notions of justice and injustice did not apply to them. Animals were not seen to have a life or soul, and could be used in any way. Between 130 and 200 AD, Roman physician and philosopher Galen engaged in the public dissection of animals, which was a popular form of entertainment at the time (Background). Through some of this testing and experimentation, discoveries…

Animal Testing Animal testing in the cosmetics industry is still prevalent in today’s society. There are 100,000-200,000 animals that suffer every year due to animal testing. There are many animals still getting hurt because of animal testing. Whether it be for medical research or making sure cosmetics is not chemically harmful, animal testing is very dangerous and should be stopped. First, the government spends billions of dollars on animal testing that can go towards…

Each year over 100 million animals are killed in order to prove that a product is safe. In order to figure out if products are harmful to human beings, animals are forced to go under harsh and torturous conditions; to see if it would possible have any harmful effects on the human body. When cosmetic products are tested on animals such as mice, rats, rabbit and guinea pigs they are often used to test skin and eye irritation. Where they would rub the product on their bear skin or have it…

Cosmetic testing on animals Cosmetic testing has been around since the early 20’s. There are several groups that try to shut down all the companies that are testing on animals. The first known testing was designed in the 1920’s and it was developed to test the toxicity of certain products that would be sold to people around the world. Testing cosmetics on animals in the United States is very common. About a thousand mice, guinea pigs, rats and rabbits undergo pain or die each year from the…

several decades the topic of animal testing for cosmetic purposes has taken the world by surprise. The throngs of questions concerning this matter have skyrocketed, yet how often are these concerns addressed? For that matter, how many citizens even understand what cosmetic animal testing entails? As defined by Humane Society International, “the term ‘animal testing’ refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology” (About Animal Testing). These…

rights exist to allow us to live with dignity and free of unjust suffering. Animals and humans differ in many ways, but like people animals deserve the right to a life free of anguish. Although animal farming and experimentation contribute to everyday life and the advancement of today’s society, animals deserve the right to a life without suffering and exploitation for the benefit of others. Humans need to recognize that animals are conscious beings, have emotions and experience physical pain;…

Millions upon millions of animals are slaughtered every year due to humans testing cosmetics on animals. This number is exceedingly high and needs to be reduced. Mice, rabbits, rats, primates, dogs, and cats are enclosed in cages, in laboratories across the world(Animal Testing 101). Many scientists and universities have shown that animals are not necessary when it comes to testing cosmetics. According to a scientist from NRDC (National Resources Defense Council), there “are non-animal tests…

The Ethical Cosmetics Bill 2016 was introduced in Parliament on February 29 by its sponsoring Member of Parliament; Clare O’Neil. This Private Bill amends the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Act 1989 in order to effectively terminate, and create offences against the importation, manufacture and trade of cosmetics tested on live animals within Australia. This Bill has been actively backed by Labor Party’s Deputy Leader and MP for Sydney; Tanya Pilbersek as well as O’Neil’s…