Animal testing is an ugly business. From lipstick to antibiotics to rat poison—chemicals and products of all descriptions are still being force-fed in massive doses to mice, rabbits and other animals.
The European Union made history by banning cosmetic testing on animals, but in countries such as Brazil, China and the United States, the suffering continues. In other product sectors, dozens of different animal tests can be required for a single product, including the widely condemned “lethal dose” test.
HSI is working with scientists, policy makers and corporations worldwide to achieve dramatic reductions in animal test requirements and speed up acceptance and use of animal-free alternatives.
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January 20, 2012
Time for Canadian Biomedical Science to Join the 21st Century, Says HSI Canada
HSI Canada reacted strongly to statistics released by the Canadian Council on Animal Care, which revealed the use of more than 3 million animals for research, testing and educational purposes in 2010.
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January 19, 2012
Thousands of Dogs and Other Animals Spared Cruel Chemical Tests in Europe
HSI scientists secured the biggest reduction in animal testing requirements ever accomplished.
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January 18, 2012
HSI Canada Calls for Swift Government Action to Reduce Reliance on Animal Testing by Implementing Findings of New Report
HSI Canada welcomed a forward-looking report from the Council of Canadian Academies,"Integrating Emerging Technologies into Chemical Safety Assessment," as an opportunity for Canada to dramatically reduce its reliance on animal testing, particularly in the pesticide sector.
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January 11, 2012
HSI UK Tells Home Office: Don’t Break Pledge To Ban Animal Testing For Household Products
HSl UK urged the Home Office to keep its commitment to ban animal testing for household cleaning products such as washing-up liquid and carpet shampoo.