In Brief: Illinois animal testing bill
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Illinois animal testing bill: A measure banning the use of the Draize eye and skin irritancy tests and other similar tests for cosmetic and household products is rejected by the Agriculture Committee March 14 by a vote of 21 to 5. HB 237 will remain in committee until another hearing date is set. The bill was introduced by Rep. Mary Lou Cowlishaw (R-Naperville) Jan. 13 ("The Rose Sheet" Feb. 13, p. 3)...