Title: History of Protests Against Animal Tests
Headings: History of Protests Against Animal Tests
History of Protests Against Animal Tests
Cosmetics Testing
Leading Groups in Animal Testing Protests
Preventing Research
Right to Protest
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Content: History of Protests Against Animal Tests
History of Protests Against Animal Tests
By: Ian Murnaghan BSc (hons), MSc - Updated: 2 Dec 2020 | *Discuss
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Animal protests have a long and turbulent history, from their emergence in the twentieth century to the last decade. Since the 1960s and 1970s, protests increased a great deal although they have fizzled out somewhat over the last several years. This is due, in part, to the fact that many of the more aggressive protesters have been arrested and several are behind bars. Extremists have unfortunately put a poor spin on animal testing protests through their dangerous and irrational actions. Fortunately, however, improved laws and regulation have helped to address the most volatile extremists in the area of animal testing protests. Cosmetics Testing
The mid-twentieth century through to the 1980s saw a strong focus on protests against cosmetics testing. Large companies such as Revlon and Avon were targeted, with both eventually abandoning animal testing and adopting strong anti-animal testing policies. The abundance of media attention and protests also led up to the banning of animal testing for cosmetics purposes in several countries, including the United Kingdom (UK).