Comments on: Are there any non-animal testing alternatives?

By: Claire

Claire — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 22:40:56 +0000

Testing is necessary in the medical research. Not in the cosmetic industry. Without the use of animal testing we are unable to offer people vaccines that can help sustain and prolong life. Without animal testing a vast majority of medical break throughs would have been unable to happen. I feel that with enough research we will eventually have cures for fatal diseases and other terminal illnesses.

By: Editorial Team

Editorial Team — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:05:20 +0000

Hi Adela, thanks for commenting, I feel you're talking about cosmetics here. The objective of this platform is to cover animal research in medical research only but you can find out more about legislation covering cosmetics on the European commission page: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/sectors/cosmetics/animal-testing/index_en.htm

By: Adela

Adela — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:29:46 +0000

I agree sarah very much

By: Adela

Adela — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:28:54 +0000

i was disguested when i heard poor little creatures were being testing on your chemicals what if you take for example a dog who is expecting babies how would you think she would feel not to even see her little young ones before you grab an innocent animal think about their feelings not just for you creams you would hate to be treated the same

By: Adela

Adela — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:26:14 +0000

Animal testing is cruel you cannot kill inocent animals for your own sake

By: edteam

edteam — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:48:06 +0000

Sarah, thanks for sharing your point of view, it’s greatly appreciated. I just would like to make a point regarding animal welfare in labs. From what I’ve heard, EU law [http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/home_en.htm] does a lot to protect the welfare of lab animals. For example I know the law requires that any pain or discomfort likely to be experienced by the animal is prevented or at least reduced to the minimum possible. This is done, for instance, by using pain killers, and by ensuring that those doing the research have all the necessary skills to perform procedures in a way that causes as little distress as possible. Also, any animal suffering severe pain or distress that cannot be alleviated must be euthanized immediately, regardless of whether the object of the research has been achieved or not. Moreover, I know the aspect of improving comfort of animals through “environmental enrichment” is also a requirement. For instance the use of better equipped cages and group housing whenever possible also reduces stress. It is part of international guidelines and is a mandatory part of the new EU legislation.
Now, if you have more questions and concerns, please ask and I will endeavor to get an answer for you.

By: sarah

sarah — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:58:08 +0000

It is disgraceful to test on animals.How would you like to be injected with strange chemicals that may very well kill you.These animals have done nothing wrong yet they are tortured cold-bloodedly.Animal testing should be banned in every ssingle part of the world.