The Truth About Animal Testing for Cosmetics #BeCrueltyFree
Summary
TLDRThis video script addresses the ongoing issue of animal testing in the cosmetics industry. Despite advances in alternative testing methods and bans in nearly 40 countries, including the EU, animals are still subjected to harmful tests for new products. The script calls for global action to end this practice, highlighting the Be Cruelty-Free campaign's efforts and urging viewers to support legislation to permanently ban cosmetic animal testing.
Takeaways
- ๐ Animal testing for cosmetics is still occurring despite being perceived as a thing of the past.
- ๐ Companies may encourage consumers to look the other way to avoid backlash against animal testing.
- ๐ Nearly half a million animals are subjected to harmful tests each year for cosmetic products and ingredients.
- ๐จ๐ณ Animal testing is often required for products to be sold in countries like China.
- ๐ There are already thousands of safe ingredients and modern non-animal testing methods that could replace animal testing.
- ๐ซ Nearly 40 countries, including the European Union, have banned animal testing for cosmetics.
- ๐ The Be Cruelty-Free campaign by Humane Society International is leading the global movement against cosmetic animal testing.
- ๐บ๐ธ Both Americans and Canadians are strongly opposed to animal testing for cosmetics.
- ๐ Legislation to end cosmetic animal testing has been pending for years, indicating a need for political action.
- ๐ช Joining the movement to end animal testing for cosmetics is an active and ongoing effort.
Q & A
What is the current status of animal testing for cosmetics?
-Despite being a hidden practice, animal testing for cosmetics is still happening, contrary to what many believe to be a thing of the past.
Why do companies continue to test on animals for cosmetics?
-Companies may continue animal testing to make new and improved claims or to sell in countries that still require it, such as China.
How many animals are affected by cosmetic testing each year?
-Nearly half a million rabbits and other animals are subjected to cosmetic testing, which often involves being blinded, poisoned, and killed.
Is animal testing for cosmetics necessary for consumer safety?
-No, animal testing for cosmetics is not necessary as there are already thousands of safe ingredients and modern non-animal testing methods proven to be more predictive.
How many countries have banned animal testing for cosmetics?
-Nearly 40 countries, including the entire European Union, have banned animal testing for cosmetics.
What is the 'Be Cruelty-Free' campaign?
-The 'Be Cruelty-Free' campaign, led by Humane Society International, is the largest campaign in history aimed at ending animal testing for cosmetics.
What is the role of the Humane Society International in the campaign against animal testing?
-Humane Society International leads the 'Be Cruelty-Free' campaign, running campaigns in over a dozen major cosmetic manufacturing countries to end animal testing.
What is the public opinion on animal testing for cosmetics in North America?
-Both Americans and Canadians are strongly opposed to animal testing for cosmetics, and there is pending legislation to ban it.
What is the call to action for viewers of the script?
-The script encourages viewers to join the movement to end animal testing for cosmetics, emphasizing that change is happening now.
What are the alternatives to animal testing for cosmetic products?
-There are thousands of safe ingredients already in use, and modern non-animal testing methods that are more predictive and do not require animal testing.
Outlines
๐ฐ The Ongoing Issue of Animal Testing in Cosmetics
This paragraph addresses the ongoing practice of animal testing for cosmetics, which many people mistakenly believe to be a thing of the past. The script reveals that companies continue to use animal testing, often hiding the practice from consumers. It emphasizes that such testing is not only unnecessary but also harmful, with nearly half a million animals suffering each year. The paragraph calls for an end to this practice, highlighting that there are already thousands of safe ingredients and modern testing methods that do not involve animals. It points out that nearly 40 countries, including the entire European Union, have banned animal testing for cosmetics, and it encourages viewers to support the global movement led by Humane Society International to make cosmetics cruelty-free.
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Keywords
๐กAnimal Testing
๐กCosmetics
๐กCruelty-Free
๐กSafety
๐กIngredients
๐กNon-Animal Testing Methods
๐กLegislation
๐กCampaign
๐กHumane Society International
๐กGlobal Trend
๐กConsumers
Highlights
Animal testing for cosmetics is still happening despite being considered a thing of the past.
Companies claim animal testing is necessary and unavoidable for consumer safety.
The truth about animal testing could lead to public outrage and demand for its end.
Half a million rabbits and other animals suffer each year for cosmetic product testing.
Animal testing is often conducted to meet requirements in countries like China.
Modern non-animal testing methods are more predictive and could replace animal testing.
Nearly 40 countries, including the European Union, have banned animal testing for cosmetics.
The Be Cruelty-Free campaign is leading the global movement against animal testing in cosmetics.
There are thousands of safe ingredients already available for cosmetic companies to use.
Legislation to end animal testing for cosmetics has been pending in the US and Canada.
Public opinion in the US and Canada is strongly opposed to animal testing for cosmetics.
The movement to end animal testing for cosmetics is happening now and calls for public support.
Joining the Be Cruelty-Free campaign can help put an end to animal testing for cosmetics.
The campaign has active efforts in over a dozen major cosmetic manufacturing countries.
People have assumed the problem of animal testing doesn't exist or has diminished, but the reality is the opposite.
The movement is growing, with the potential to end cosmetic animal testing forever.
Transcripts
animal testing for cosmetics it's still
happening here it's well hidden but it's
still happening thought it was a thing
of the past think again we're told it's
necessary unavoidable for our own safety
and is it companies want us to look the
other way because if we knew the truth
we get angry and we demand an end of
animal testing for cosmetics and that's
exactly what we want you to help us do
worldwide nearly half a million rabbits
and other animals are blinded poisoned
and killed each year to test new
cosmetic products and their ingredients
all to make new and improved claims or
to sell in countries that still require
animal testing like China but the truth
is that animal testing for cosmetics
could be stopped immediately without any
harm to consumers there are already
thousands of safe ingredients for
companies to use and modern non animal
testing methods have been proven to be
more predictive than last century's
animal tests
nearly 40 countries have already banned
animal testing for cosmetics including
the whole of the European Union with
similar bans in development across the
globe the be cruelty-free campaign led
by Humane Society International is at
the forefront of this global
cruelty-free trend the cruelty-free is
the largest campaign in history to end
animal testing for cosmetics we have
through Humane Society International and
our partners campaigns on the ground and
over a dozen major countries these are
the largest cosmetic manufacturing
countries in the world I think people
have assumed that the problem doesn't
exist or has gone away and the reality
is the opposite its shotguns people
[Music]
Americans and Canadians alike are
strongly opposed to animal testing for
cosmetics we've had legislation pending
for a number of years it's time for our
political leaders to get behind these
bills and join us in ending cosmetic
animal testing forever there's the
movement to end animal testing for
cosmetics happening now join us
you
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