Sir Paul McCartney on Ban on Animal Testing, Meatless Mondays & Glass Walls
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Every animal lover looked at Europe as a beacon of what could be when the EU implemented its ban on cosmetics that have been tested on animals. Now that Europe is covered, advocates want to take the movement worldwide. Sir Paul McCartney is speaking out on behalf of Cruelty Free International (BUAV) to advocate for a much broader ban. The Beatle said, “I have supported Cruelty Free International’s founding organization, the Buav over the years with its campaign to end cosmetics testing on animals. I am so proud to be part of this historic event and congratulate Cruelty Free International for succeeding in taking the cruelty out of beauty across the European Union.
“Together we have made a huge difference, yet animals continue to suffer because over 80% of the world still allows cosmetics testing on animals. I am now supporting Cruelty Free International with its campaign to seek a global ban to ensure that animals do not suffer for the sake of beauty anywhere in the world.”
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BUAV notes on their website that over 80% of countries, including the USA, Australia, Korea, Japan and India, still allow animal testing for cosmetics. In the USA, testing is optional and up to the companies, but in countries like China, testing is mandatory for a product to be sold there. And with huge potential customers in China, many companies outside of China choose to keep testing even though it’s unnecessary for the safety of their products and cruel to animals. McCartney isn’t alone in his mission. Joss Stone, Peter Dinklage and Ricky Gervais have also spoken out against animal testing. While a worldwide ban may seem like a lofty and impossible goal, Europe has proved to us that countries can come together to make an ethical decision for animals.
Shop Cruelty Free
Many of the products on our supermarket shelves, from lipsticks and deodorants to floor cleaners and washing liquids, have either been tested on animals or contain ingredients that have.
Products bearing Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny mark are certified ‘cruelty free’ under the internationally-recognised Humane Cosmetics and Household Products Standards.
By only buying brands certified by the Leaping Bunny you are helping to save animals from a life of suffering in a laboratory - and sending out a strong message that consumers do not want cruel cosmetics or household products.
Certified companies have all met our rigorous criteria, including a comprehensive independent audit, ensuring that no animal testing is conducted or commissioned for finished products and ingredients throughout the supply chain after a fixed cut-off date.
While some products carry labels claiming that their brand is ‘not tested on animals’ or is ‘against animal testing’, these are often confusing and do not guarantee that the product is actually free from animal testing.
A number of retailers and groups promote their own ‘cruelty-free’ schemes. However, the companies approved by them can have done no more than issue a convincing — sometimes misleading — policy statement on animal testing. Read More at Ecorazzi
Only the Leaping Bunny can provide peace of mind...
The Leaping Bunny and the EU ban
After the EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics products and ingredients comes into force on 11th March 2013, the Leaping Bunny continues to be the only way European consumers can be sure they are buying truly ‘cruelty-free’ beauty products.
When the ban takes effect, companies will not be able to animal test new cosmetic products and ingredients on sale in the EU. However, companies can still carry on animal testing cosmetics outside the EU where these cosmetics are also sold outside the EU.
The Leaping Bunny is a global standard and applies to all of the operations and sales of companies, not just those for the EU. We only certify companies that have a policy not to test their products on animals for any market.
In addition Leaping Bunny certification is only awarded to companies who have decided not to enter the Chinese market where animal testing for imported cosmetics is required.
Until Cruelty Free International achieves a global ban, we urge consumers to continue to shop with the bunny.
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