Colombia & Animal Testing for Cosmetics

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Colombia could become the very first South American country to ban cosmetics animal testing and would join almost 40 countries that have already enacted similar bans. Their main reasoning is animal welfare but also gaining access to European markets that were among the first to ban cosmetics involved with animal testing. There's quite a large market in Europe that is being missed out on because of animal testing and Colombia would be smart to ban it entirely. 

Animal testing is abhorrent and completely unnecessary. Animals are subjected to repeated tests that involve testing for internal and external reactions to products. Animals suffer painful skin lesions and blistering, irritation, and immense emotional stress as they are subjected to these ridiculous tests all in the name of cosmetics. Could humans be any less deserving of animals? I don't think so.

Whatever the reasoning, I truly hope to see Colombia ban cosmetics testing. Being a leader in animal rights in South America might start a bit of a domino effect with other countries following suit. I mean, I've reported on at least 3 other stories involving countries / states looking to ban cosmetics testing so it is very possible these countries / states are following the current trends and educating themselves on the cruelty involved with animal testing. 

I'll keep y'all posted if I hear / read anything else about Colombia in regards to this story. Check out the original story from World Animal News through the link at the top of the page!

HAPPY VEG