Norman Reedus Joins Cruelty-Free International For Kinder Cosmetics
Written by Vegetarian Star on August 7th, 2013 in Actors, Animal Issues, Cosmetics And Beauty Products.
Norman Reedus, actor from films like The Walking Dead and The Boondock Saints has joined with Cruelty-Free International in the fight against animal tested cosmetics.
Both Reedus and the organization would like to ban animal testing on beauty products in the United States and the rest of the world.
“Scores of countries around the world are beating the U.S. to become cruelty-free by banning cosmetics tests on animals,” Reedus said. “Nobody wants rabbits or guinea-pigs to suffer for our vanity, least of all the animals. Let’s stop their suffering right here, right now. Join me in supporting the Cruelty Free International call to Congress and the FDA to bring an end to animal testing for cosmetics in the U.S.”
In March of this year, animal testing for new cosmetics was banned in 28 countries in the European Union. But even with this sweeping measure, still 80% of countries in the world test these products on animals. Countries who continue to do so include the United States, Australia, Korea, Japan and China.
Cruelty Free International Chief Executive, Michelle Thew, stated: ‘We are delighted that Norman has joined our mission to end cosmetic tests on animals worldwide. Norman is using his voice on behalf of the countless animals who suffer in laboratories in cruel and outdated tests for consumer products. It is vitally important that the U.S. moves with the times and protects animals from unnecessary tests by embracing modern, non-animal science.”
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