Lush Cosmetics celebrate the Cosmetics Directive and
prepare for their next animal testing fight
In May 2012 Lush Cosmetics collected over 400,000
signatures supporting the Cosmetics Directive, legislation
that makes Europe the first zone in the world where animal
testing of cosmetics is banned. Today in over 850 shops
worldwide Lush Cosmetics are hosting Animal Parties to
celebrate the final stage of the Cosmetics Directive
coming into force.
However REACH has not been updated since it was written
in 2007. In the intervening years many non-animal
alternatives have been developed and also some animal
test refinements (these are improved protocols which
mean that for each test less animals need to be used and
killed). By not adding these replacement tests to the
REACH testing guidelines, REACH are breaking their own
stated rules – and millions of animals are dying in tests
because companies cannot use the non-animal
alternatives until the legislation lists them as suitable for use.
Lush has launched second phase of campaign in April and
continues to fight againt animal testing.
However the fight to end animal testing in Europe is far
from over. After celebrating the Cosmetics Directive today,
Lush Cosmetics will launch a campaign - in collaboration
with the Humane Society International - to replace animal
tests with more modern alternatives for all REACH
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals) testing.
Support their cause visit LUSH cosmetics and find out more
about their campaigns to end animal testing on:
www.lush.ae
The REACH legislation was written in 2007 – and requires
companies to take part in product safety testing.
Companies must follow REACH guidelines for which tests
should be administered for the various ingredients.
IN YOUR OPINION
After 30 years of campaigning, the European Union has banned
animal testing on cosmetics, but BUAV says many countries in the
world still test on animals for cosmetics and the group is now pressing
for a global ban.
What in your opinion is the best way to discourage people from using
animal tested products in these countries?
Post your opinions on our FaceBook or Twitter pages or send in your
ideas to [email protected] to win a prize by LUSH cosmetics.