California may become the first state in the nation to formally ban any cosmetic testing on animals.
It appears California may be on its way to be the first state in the nation to ban cosmetic testing on animals. The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act , SB 1249, was introduced in the CA state legislature by Senator Cathleen Galgianni (D-Stockton.)
The bill would prohibit the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the state. It is sponsored by the Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and supported by Cruelty Free International and Lush Cosmetics.
If SB 1249 passes, it would be unlawful for any cosmetic manufacturer to knowingly import or sell any cosmetic, including personal hygiene products including deodorant, hair conditioner and shampoo in California if that final product or any component of said product was tested on animals after January 2020. Violations would result in a fine of up to $500 for first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. (Not much of a deterrent, in my opinion.)
It’s time to see thousands of animals’ lives being saved from this repetitive awful testing. According to Allure, “cosmetics are largely and surprisingly unregulated in the U.S. There’s currently no official agency in charge of ensuring beauty products are safe to use and ethically produced.”
In 2000, California enacted policy to help prohibit product testing on animals. Other states need to follow suit. Why would anyone want a product that hurts animals? It’s time for a big change and the change is hopefully beginning in the very near future.
“Banning animal-tested cosmetics in California will encourage manufacturers to clean up their act and stop selling animal-tested products across the United States,” said Kristie Sullivan, M.P.H., vice president of research policy for the Physicians Committee. “Passage of the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act would be a win for human and animal lives.”
Supporters of the bill say its passage could fast-track cruelty-free policies as the universal standard for all beauty products produced in America.
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I don’t buy products tested on animals. I don’t get why they repeat the same tests on animals. I think cosmetic testing should be performed on the people who did it to the animals. Let them feel the pain they inflict .
How do you know the products you buy aren’t tested on animals? I know some are labeled that they’re cruelty free but it doesn’t mean they don’t test on animals. Loreal said they didn’t test on animals anymore but it was a lie. Many cosmetic lines are owned by the same company.
About time. Time to stop all of it.
Yay!