Illinois has just become the third state in the US to ban the import or sale of any cosmetic product that has been tested on animals.
Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) introduced bill SB 241 in January, and Governor B. Pritzker signed it into law on August 9.
“Consumers’ expectations are moving toward products that are not tested on animals, and big personal product brands are changing their practices,” said Senator Holmes in a statement. “There are alternative testing methods that are good for business, safe for consumers and certainly move us forward to a humane approach by eliminating the cruel practices of the past.”
Although more than 30 countries have banned cosmetics tested on animals, the US has no such ban. However, individual states are beginning to recognize the need to put an end to this horrific practice; California and Nevada both introduced bans in the last year.
The law will apply to all cosmetics produced on or after Jan 1, 2020. Companies will be fined US$5,000 on the first day of violation, and $1,000 for every day after that.
The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) says there are more than a dozen FDA-approved alternatives available that don’t involve animal testing, and welcomed the new Illinois law.
“Cosmetics testing on animals is inhumane, expensive, and at odds with the laws and regulations of many countries throughout the world,” said AWI President Cathy Liss. “We appreciate that the Illinois legislature, Governor Pritzker, and consumers are taking a stand against these archaic tests that cause immeasurable suffering.”
Not only is cosmetic testing on animals inhumane, it’s an old-fashioned and obsolete method that was pioneered in the 1930s. Technology has changed the face of our planet, and there is simply no need to torture animals for our health and beauty products.
The Humane Society International estimates that between 100,000 and 200,000 animals die for cosmetic testing every year, including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, and mice.
Researchers force-feed them with chemicals, drip substances into their eyes, or rub them onto shaved skin to test for irritation, illness, or toxicity. Animals are housed in barren labs and may suffer from blindness, swelling, bleeding, pain, convulsions, or even death.
In the most horrific cases, scientists conduct lethal dose tests, forcing the animals to swallow huge amounts of a substance to find out how much it takes to kill them.
“Tragically, despite the availability of approved non-animal tests and existing ingredients that are safe for human use, we estimate that over half a million animals are still used annually in cruel and unnecessary cosmetics testing worldwide,” said Monica Engebretson, North America campaign manager for Cruelty Free International. “By ending the sale of new animal-tested cosmetics, Illinois is matching global progress and has become a national leader on this issue.”
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Very good new rule!
ANIMALS ARE NOT FOR US TO TORTURE, EXPERIMENT ON, ABUSE IN LABS.
ANIMALS ARE ALSO NOT FOR US TO ABUSE IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES AND THEN CONSUMED AS FOOD.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE PRODUCTS TESTED ON HORRIFIED ANIMALS IN VIVISECTION LABS,
THEN WHY ARE YOU OK WITH EATING THE BODIES OF TORTURED ANIMALS??
THIS IS ABOUT ANIMALS..”MM” take your opinions on humans to a forum for that specific topic!!
finally a reason to like Illinois.
Even as an animal lover it’s still hard not to see the hypocrisy…they want to protect animals but think nothing of murdering and dismembering human children in the womb. Where is the outrage over that??
I’am from Illinois this is very great news for me too hear
Thank you Illinois. Thank you for being true human.
YES!
way to go Illinois ! Maybe others will have the sense to follow your lead .
Good for Illinois!
This is good news!
Thank you God.
It’s about time!!!!!
Finally a day with at least some kind of positive message. Thank you to the state of Illinois or helping to save many of these poor animals.
If it is made for humans, then test on humans, not animals. Plain and simple.
I agree!!!!
Hi Sheila you nailed it I was gonna say the same thing.
Take care
YAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stop testing products on Animals
I commend you on your progressive actions.
Fantastic news. Thank you Illinois! Others take note and follow suit.
please, people, BUY ONLY CRUELTY FREE PRODUCTS!
Thank you Illinois. I sincerely hope other states will follow your good example.
No animal should ever suffer for any reason. Especially at the hands of heartless humans.
Many thanks to those 2 people. You will not be forgotten for doing this. There are plenty of other companies that don’t need or want to do this inhuman act. Try these.
About time, no more animal testing!!!
Enfin une bonne nouvelle !!!
wonderful news!
thank you and good for you Illinois now we need the other 46 states to get on board and get up to the 21st century of civilization, and stop this barbaric cruelty that is totally unnecessary it’s all about money keeping these Labs going producing these animals where they make money on the suffering of these poor creatures
I guess you women would rather volunteer to have the cosmetics tested on you? Seriously, when the cosmetics get to this point, I seriously doubt they are going to hurt the animals.
Let’s just hope that the laws are enforced and all animal testing is eventually eliminated.
These people need new brains it sounds like. What is happening to this country
Good news- thank you!
Let us hope and pray, that many will follow this good example!
THANK YOU GOD!!! THANK YOU GOD!!! THANS BE TO GOD!!!! THERE IS NO REASON WHY ANIMALS SHOULD HAVE TO SUFFER FOR HUMAN ENJOYMENT.
Great Job. Animals are not there to be tortured in labs!!
Bless you and from the bottom of my heart I thank you from everyone here in the UK. This is such wonderful news.