Sentence examples for test cosmetics from inspiring English sources
Scientists here are working feverishly to develop new technologies to test cosmetics before a European Union ban on animal testing begins in March 2009.
Since last March, I've been very happy to tell people that the use of animals to test cosmetics or their ingredients is banned in the UK and in all other member states of the EU.
After focusing for years on fur coat manufacturers and researchers using animals to test cosmetics and other products, the animal welfare movement has a new target: farmers who raise millions of chickens, cows and pigs in closed, confined areas -- what activists call factory farms.
And the government did move quickly to implement a ban on the use of animals to test cosmetics, alcohol and tobacco products; more funding for research on alternatives; and stricter controls on the use of animals in the production of antibodies for research.
All experimenting on great apes was stopped, and the use of animals to test cosmetics and household products was phased out.Since 2000, however, the ability to breed genetically modified mice that can be used to study the genetic basis of diseases including cancer, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's—has boosted the total number of experiments almost every year.
For example, nearly one in three say that scientists in the United Kingdom can use animals to test cosmetics even though the practice has been banned for more than 15 years.
India recently joined the European Union in banning testing cosmetics on animals.
Macy's is testing cosmetics stations where tablets offer reviews and tips.
It could also provide an alternative to testing cosmetics and household products, such as detergents, on animals.
He said: "Like me, most people will be shocked to learn that testing cosmetics on animals is often still a legal requirement in China.
Gervais, a noted anti-vivisection campaigner, told The Independent: "Like me, most people will be shocked to learn that testing cosmetics on animals is still a legal requirement in China.
