New Law Will Spare Thousands of Animals the Agony of Cruel Chemical Tests
VICTORY! The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act has just passed in Congress, meaning that thousands of animals will be saved.
This new legislation contains important language that will reduce and replace the use of animals in painful chemical toxicity tests. By modernizing the ways in which chemicals are tested, this legislation will allow for better regulation of dangerous chemicals, thus protecting both animals and humans. It is a critical step in the right direction.
For 35 years, PETA's scientists have led the fight to convince regulators and industry researchers that poisoning animals doesn't make people safer or healthier, and we're thrilled that lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have finally seen the light. We have played a central role in the revolution in toxicity testing that is now taking place and is reflected in this legislation. Over 50,000 of you signed our action alerts aimed at reducing and replacing the use of animals in chemical toxicity tests.
What’s next? The bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate! Next it’s on to the President’s desk. We will keep you updated as news comes in!
see bill at All Info - S.697 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
(Companies have been getting around legislation on animal testing and cosmetics by claiming they're testing for chemicals instead.)
VICTORY! The Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act has just passed in Congress, meaning that thousands of animals will be saved.
This new legislation contains important language that will reduce and replace the use of animals in painful chemical toxicity tests. By modernizing the ways in which chemicals are tested, this legislation will allow for better regulation of dangerous chemicals, thus protecting both animals and humans. It is a critical step in the right direction.
For 35 years, PETA's scientists have led the fight to convince regulators and industry researchers that poisoning animals doesn't make people safer or healthier, and we're thrilled that lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have finally seen the light. We have played a central role in the revolution in toxicity testing that is now taking place and is reflected in this legislation. Over 50,000 of you signed our action alerts aimed at reducing and replacing the use of animals in chemical toxicity tests.
What’s next? The bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate! Next it’s on to the President’s desk. We will keep you updated as news comes in!
see bill at All Info - S.697 - 114th Congress (2015-2016): Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act
(Companies have been getting around legislation on animal testing and cosmetics by claiming they're testing for chemicals instead.)
