Title: How can I reduce or avoid animal testing? – RSPCA Knowledgebase
Headings: How can I reduce or avoid animal testing?
How can I reduce or avoid animal testing?
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Content: Funding research into humane alternatives to animals testing is one way to help achieve this. In the case of cosmetics, the Australian industry is competitive and responsive to customers and there is plenty of choice in the market for consumers that wish to use products that are cruelty-free, so buying products ethically can influence a change in the choices companies will make in relation to their products. If you’re interested in purchasing cruelty-free cosmetic products in Australia, then the Choose Cruelty Free website provides information on available products. It is also encouraging that this issue is receiving attention at the federal political level with two similar Bills being introduced in the past year – the Greens introduced the End Cruel Cosmetics Bill 2014 and the Australian Labour Party introduced the Ethical Cosmetics Bill 2016. Both aim to prohibit the sale, and the importation from other countries, of cosmetics that have been newly tested on animals. Effective political lobbying by the community will hopefully see new laws implemented in the near future. RSPCA Australia is campaigning in partnership with the UK RSPCA to encourage global cosmetics companies to adopt these policies. If you would like to join the campaign and help end the use of animal testing of cosmetics globally, please take action through RSPCA Australia’s Makeover the World campaign. Also Read
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