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Scientists Urged to Avoid Animal Testing for COVID-19 Research
An international coalition called United for Animals in Labs is urging scientists to leave animal testing out of research for the coronavirus vaccine.
Mexico’s Senate Passes a Ban on Animal Testing
Mexico’s Senate has passed a bill banning cosmetic animal testing. The bill would make Mexico the 40th country in the world to ban the practice.
The Coronavirus Vaccine Won’t Be Tested on Animals
An experimental coronavirus vaccine is currently being tested on four patients at a Kaiser Permanente research facility in Seattle, Washington.
The FDA Will Now Send Retired Lab Animals to Sanctuaries
The FDA is sending retired lab animals to live on sanctuaries after animal testing. This follows an advocacy campaign led by the White Coat Waste Project.
Suave Is Now Cruelty-Free
Unilever-owned personal care brand Suave is now certified cruelty-free; Unilever is working with Humane Society International on a global animal testing ban.
Do Vegan Contact Lenses Actually Exist?
Do cruelty-free and vegan contact lenses exist? While there are two brands for lenses and solutions available, it’s complicated.
Computerized Hearts Are 20% More Effective Than Testing on Animals
Researchers say computerized heart simulations are more effective than testing on animals. Effective, ethical alternatives could end medical animal testing.
Avon Ends Cosmetic Animal Testing
Does Avon test on animals? Avon Products, Inc. will no longer use cosmetic animal testing. It will rely on alternatives instead.