‘Legislation In Search Of A Problem’? NGO Crusade Goes On For Global Cosmetic Animal-Testing Ban
Executive Summary
NGOs continue to push for a worldwide ban on cosmetics developed at animals’ expense. With cruelty-free cosmetics laws already in place in Europe, California and other major markets around the globe, animal-welfare advocates still see strategic value in driving bans in, say, Nevada.
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