How many animals suffered or died to test the shampoo and soap you used today? Many of the products that people use on a daily basis are tested on dogs, rabbits, mice and other animals. The good news? It’s never been easier to find cruelty-free products.
Everyone agrees that things like cosmetics, detergents and chemicals should be tested—for the safety of people, animals, and the environment. But how? The usual approach is to pump a substance into an animal’s stomach or airways, or apply it to their eyes or on their skin. Most of these tests are crude, decades-old procedures.
More effective are sophisticated alternatives like Episkin®, artificial human skin that can replace some animal tests in a fraction of the time and cost. Technologies like these are being continually developed. At the same time, the public’s desire to buy products that haven’t been tested on animals has dramatically increased.
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It can be hard to tell if the lipstick, hairspray, or even deodorant you buy has been tested on animals. Here's a guide to help the compassionate consumer tell the difference.
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News & Events
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December 29, 2011
2011: Beautiful Victories for Animals in Laboratories
What do Botox, the Endangered Species Act, and biomedical research have in common? Find out about The HSUS's work to protect animals in laboratories in 2011.
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December 23, 2011
Wayne's Blog: The HSUS’s Top 10 Victories for the Year
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses The HSUS' top 10 victories in 2011.
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November 17, 2011
Wayne's Blog: Happy Anniversary for Bunnies and Other Animals
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, whose Leaping Bunny Program is the gold standard for certifying companies producing cosmetic, personal care, and household products that are not tested on animals.
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August 29, 2011
Leading the Way on Alternatives to Using Animals in Experiments
HSUS President and CEO Wayne Pacelle discusses developing alternative methods to replace animals in harmful research and testing.
Our Victories
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January 20, 2012
Victory in Battle over Monkey-Breeding Facility
Following a highly publicized battle, Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court has ruled that Bioculture’s monkey breeding facility in Guayamna was constructed illegally and cannot operate.
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December 29, 2011
2011: Beautiful Victories for Animals in Laboratories
What do Botox, the Endangered Species Act, and biomedical research have in common? Find out about The HSUS's work to protect animals in laboratories in 2011.
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November 9, 2011
Five Chimpanzees Released from Laboratory Life
Five of the 26 elderly chimpanzees at New Iberia Research Center have been retired to a sanctuary. Please take action to free the 21 elderly chimpanzees who remain there, then help hundreds of other chimpanzees around the country who still suffer.
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October 19, 2011
Great News! The U.S. Army Will Stop Using Monkeys in Harmful Training Courses
The U.S. Army has announced that live monkeys will be replaced with humane non-animal alternatives in future chemical warfare trainings. More than 1,000 HSUS supporters contacted the Army urging that the use of monkeys be stopped.