Mixing animal testing and cosmetics

1. Mixing animal testing and cosmetics By: Kara O’Bryan Courtesy of ladomson/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos Courtesy of Seprimoris/http://www.dreamstime.com/free- photos

2. Research question • Is it justifiably okay for animals to be tested in the making of cosmetic products? • Image courtesy of Verastuchelova/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos

3. Paul McCartney band member from “The Beatles” says……. • “The ugly truth about testing beauty products on animals is that it causes them unimaginable pain and suffering. If every cosmetic tested on rabbits or mice had a photo on the packaging showing these animals with weeping swollen eyes and inflamed skin, I believe everyone would go for the cruelty-free option instead” (Hamilton 29).

4. Animal Welfare Act • Excludes all types of birds and rats (Federal Register 2004). • This law wasn’t expected to be retroactive (2004). • “This action will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities” (2004). • Governs things like humane handling, care, treatment, and research facilities (2004).

5. Room for cruelty • Animal testing is poorly regulated. “What Are the Animal Testing Pros and Cons” says that little legislation has been passed in the US regarding this issue. It also talks about how after animal testing there are cases where the animals are left to starve (Environmental Laws). Image courtesy of Howesjwe/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos

6. Animal testing a Necessity? • Scientist Tipu Aziz argues, “Beautifyingoneself has been going on since we were cavemen. If it’s proven to reduce suffering through animals tests, it's not wrong to use them” (Jha, A., & Lewis, P. 2006). • "I don't think we can justify using animals for cosmetics research," says another scientist named Clive Page. He goes on to say that he does not think it is necessary and that it deserves to be banned because there are alternative methods(2006).

7. Other countries that have banned animal testing • “The UK Government had announced its intention to conclude animal testing one year before the voluntary ban took place” (Freeman 1999). • Animal testing is banned in Europebecause of the “appalling” suffering that animals have already been shown to have experienced (Brennan 20). • Brazilian state of Sao Paulo has banned all animal testing for cosmetics and perfume products (Brazil to Abolish Animal Testing 2014). • If Europe can do it why can’t we?

8. Survey questions • Do you wear makeup? • If yes, how often? • 3. If you wear make up, what do you wear? (circle all that apply) • How old are you? • How do you feel about animal testing? • Which brand(s) do you think use animal testing for cosmetic usage? • L’Oreal and Johnson and Johnson(Peta 2014). • Would you still wear a company’s cosmetic products if you knew animal testing was used? Courtesy of Tomstox/http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos

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20. conclusions • Animal testing for cosmetic purposes is unjustifable! • Perhaps the most interesting finding (survey) is that most people seemed to randomly guess products that were used in animal testing. • Similar results from women who do and do not wear make up. • The majority of women regardless of their beliefs of medical use thought it was unethical to use animal testing for cosmetic purposes. • More studies should be done with a better informed public to see if the results would change.

21. References • Brazil to abolish animal testing. (2014, February 14). Cosmetics International, 4. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA360204631&v=2.1&u=lom_oaklandu&it=r&p=ITOF&sw=w&asid=a90a1021f5810fce9caa9f36c0be23b5 • Brennan, C. (2009, March 12). Animal Testing Ban Welcomed; Cosmetics. The Mirror, p. 20. Retrieved March 14, 2014, from http://www.lexisnexis.com.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/hottopics/lnacademic/?verb=sr&csi=145254&sr=HLEAD(Animal%20testing%20ban%20welcomed)%20and%20date%20is%202009 • (2004). Federal Register, 69(108), Retrieved from http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2004-06-04/pdf/04-12693.pdf

22. References • Freeman, M. (2009, March 12). Animal cosmetic testing banned. Trade Journals. Retrieved January 1, 1999, from http://search.proquest.com.huaryu.kl.oakland.edu/docview/224853831 • Howesjwe. April 22nd, 2012 http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos Retrieved March 30th, 2014 from • http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-vancouver-earth-day-parade-stop-animal-research-image24451162 • Jha, A., & Lewis, P. (2006, March 3). Scientist backs animal testing for cosmetics. In The Guardian. Retrieved March 14, 2014, from http://www.theguardian.com/science/2006/mar/04/businessofresearch.research • Ladomson. (n.d.) http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos • Retrieved March 30th, 2014 from • http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photography-set-against-testing-animals-image18964142 • People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The animal rights organization. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA): The animal rights organization. Retrieved March 20th, 2014, from http://www.peta.org/

23. references • Seprimoris. (n.d.) http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos • Retrieved March 30th, 2014 from • http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-cosmetics-eyeshadows-macro-fashion-eye-make-up-image21802729 • Tomstox. (n.d.) http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos • Retrieved March 30th, 2014 from • http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photo-animal-testing-scared-dog-cage-image28146560 • Verastuchelova. Feb 10th, 2013 http://www.dreamstime.com/free-photos Retrieved March 30th, 2014 from • http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photography-test-drugs-image29155207 • What are the Animal Testing Pros and Cons (n.d.). In Environmental Laws. Retrieved March 14, 2014, from http://environmental.laws.com/environmental-law/animal-laws/animal-testing/animal-testing-pros-and-cons/animal-testing-pros-and-cons