U.S. Next Target In Cruelty Free’s Crusade For Global Animal-Test Ban
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Cruelty Free International calls on FDA to follow the EU’s example and ban animal testing for cosmetic products and ingredients. The group has launched a new campaign to generate support among American consumers while inviting visitors to its website to sign a global pledge to end cosmetic animal testing worldwide.
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