New York Seeks a Ban On New Cosmetics Animal Testing

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The Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act awaits New York Governor Kathy Hochul's final decision. The bill would ban the sale of any cosmetics newly tested on animals and would fine companies who used animals in their product testing. The bill would prevent the needless suffering of animals who endure repeated tests that leave them with rashes, welts, and painful lesions. 

Cosmetics animal testing is by far, one of the most exploitative and cruel industries on our planet. Animals are subjected to numerous tests to determine whether a new ingredient causes a reaction that could translate to humans. With that being said, there is no guarantee that results WILL translate to humans which means that we are essentially torturing animals for results that are not wholly accurate. With how far we've come with technology, there's simply no excuse for continued animal testing for cosmetics.

While the bill wouldn't affect products that are already available on shelves, it will prevent new products from being put out, sparing innocent animals. As mentioned, the bill will also fine companies if they're found to have conducted animal testing, nipping it in the bud all the way around. Our planet's reliance on animals for our own advancement is embarrassing and blatantly self-serving. We use animals as if they are products designed to maximize our own livelihoods when in fact, they too have a desire to live and thrive. Our manipulation of the planet has pushed hundreds of thousands of species to extinction, destroyed habitats, and shifted the climate so much so that animals are feeling the pressure.

With everything we're already doing to work against animals and our planet, allowing cosmetics testing is shameful. It's time to ban cosmetics tested on animals globally and stop the needless suffering. I will update this story after a decision is made regarding the Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act.

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