Join the campaign to ban the sale of cruel cosmetics
In line with BUAV, CCF has been campaiging for the ban on the sale of animal tested cosmetics in Australia, and is distributing postcards directed to the relevant minister… Click to read more.
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“It would be great to see an Australia-wide ban on cruel cosmetics.”
Dr Katrina Warren, TV’s favourite vet
European Union cosmetics ban under threat
European Commission officials are considering whether non-animal alternatives will be ready by 2013. A report by scientists recommends that the ban on the sale of cosmetics tested on animals be delayed for up to 10 years in some cases. This could mean 10 more years where thousands of animals will be injected, gassed, or force-fed and killed worldwide for cosmetics sold in the EU. Please sign the BUAV petition and say NO to cruel cosmetics.
Animal rights, also known as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of non-human animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings. Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions, ranging from the protectionist side of the movement, presented by philosopher Peter Singer—with a utilitarian focus on suffering and consequences, rather than on the concept of rights—to the abolitionist side, represented by law professor Gary Francione, who argues that animals need only one right: the right not to be property. Despite the different approaches, advocates broadly agree that animals should be viewed as non-human persons and members of the moral community, and should not be used as food, clothing, research subjects, or entertainment...WIKI
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