Testing for Allergies in Food Additives and Cosmetics, and Toxicity Levels
in Household Products
Animal
Rights is a controversial issue and people have pointed opinions
about the issues
involved. It is hard to tell what is true and what is embellished.
In this section, links to
websites are offered which are believed to represent truthful information.
Since virtually
everyone has his or her own ideas about the Animal Rights movement,
there may be some
opinion-based bias in what information is presented.
The
animal rights movement began in the seventies, and gained strength
to become what
exists today. Every day activists lead marches and rallies against
animal testing, yet
scientists performing tests pay no attention. The movement has made
considerable
progress and there exist court decisions that have lead to laws
and acts protecting the
rights of animals. This issue will always be surrounded by controversy
because the fact is,
animal testing can save lives. This page will present links to websites
that discuss animal
testing for allergic reactions to food additives and cosmetics and
toxicity levels in household
products. These forms of animal testing are harder to argue for
than for testing for medical
research.
Information:
Understanding Animal Research in Medicine
FDA's Role In Animal Testing
European Union Proposes End to Animals in Cosmetics Testing
Interpreting Product Labels about Animal Testing
Pro animal testing:
American Association for Laboratory Animal Research
American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners
Institute for Laboratory Animal Research
Against animal testing:
Alternatives to Using Animals and Supporters of Alternatives
Cosmetics Campaign: Against Animal Testing of Cosmetics
Company Against Animal Testing: The Body Shop
Details of Animal Tests
News articles about animal testing:
European Union Agrees to Animal Testing Ban
Decreases in Cosmetics Animal Testing
U.K. Government Suggests Openness about Animal Testing to Consumers
History:
History of Fight for Animal Testing Bans
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