Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Cosmetics testing on animals in the EU is now BANNED !

http://www.rspca.org.uk/getinvolved/campaigns/laboratory/cosmetics?source=130311_CAMP_Cosmetics&utm_source=Campaigns&utm_medium=email&utm_content=CopyThanks&utm_campaign=130311_CAMP_Cosmetics&spMailingID=5259649&spUserID=MzA4NTgwNDY5OTAS1&spJobID=313744720&spReportId=MzEzNzQ0NzIwS0

The RSPCA has campaigned for ‘cruelty-free’ cosmetics for 30 years and from 11th March 2013, new EU legislation will ban the sale of cosmetics which have been newly tested on animals within the European Union. This means that multinational companies can’t avoid a test ban in the EU by carrying out tests in other countries – if their products or ingredients have been newly tested on animals then they cannot be sold in the EU, no matter where in the world testing took place.
This ban is a landmark for animals and we hope it will send the message to other countries, and to companies operating outside the EU, that animal testing in the name of beauty is not acceptable.

Amid pressure from parts of the cosmetics industry to delay the ban, EU Commissioner Borg, who has responsibility for this area did not waiver. This ban will no doubt spare the suffering of many animals, if you would like to thank Commissioner Borg on their behalf, please do so by using the form below…

Please email Commissioner Borg to thank him

From the RSPCA:

Dear Supporter,

It’s finally here! It’s almost 30 years since the RSPCA began campaigning for ‘cruelty-free’ cosmetics. Today (11 March) the ban which prevents the sale within the European Union of cosmetics which have been newly tested on animals, finally comes into force.

The testing of cosmetics ingredients and products using animals can cause significant suffering. The EU recognises that causing animals harm for such a trivial purpose is morally unacceptable. Despite pressure from some parts of the cosmetics industry to delay a sales ban on products tested on animals, the EU Commissioner with responsibility for this area stood firm.

Please email Commissioner Borg to thank him, on behalf of the animals and ethical consumers across the EU.

Many cosmetic companies are multinational but this new legislation means that they can’t avoid a test ban in the EU by carrying out tests in other countries. If their products or ingredients have been newly tested on animals then they cannot be sold in the EU, no matter where in the world the testing took place.

And the good news doesn’t stop there as in response to the EU ban, Israel has introduced its own similar ban, and India has stated their intention to ban the use of animals to test cosmetics. We hope the EU ban will set an example to other countries, and to companies operating outside the EU, that animal testing in the name of beauty is not acceptable.

Thank you for your support!

This ban is brilliant news for the animal welfare but it isn’t the end – there are still many animals being used all across the world to develop cosmetics products that will be sold outside of the EU.

We will soon be taking our message to these countries and companies to ask them to follow the EU lead. We will do our best to keep you posted on this issue.

For the most recent updates and other ways you can help animals, sign up for our campaign updates here. 

Thanks again!

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