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From: berco@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Julie Bercovici)
Newsgroups: net.pets,net.veg,misc.consumers
Subject: Testing of cosmetics and household goods
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Date: Fri, 7-Nov-86 12:57:11 EST
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I have recently become aware, and therefore horrified, at the animal cruelty
used by many cosmetic and chemical companies.  As a result I contacted an 
organization called PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. 
Tests on animals for cosmetic and household product use include the Draize
eye test where rabbits are put in stocks so they can't claw at their eyes 
and chemicals are introduced to the eye.  This is done with everything 
from shampoos and make-up to bleaches and insecticides.  Animals are also
injected with these substances, forced to ingest them, and partially skinned
for toxicity tests.  I have recieved the names of several offending companies,
and will send anyone a list on request.  I have also gotten the address
of a company selling Animal-free products mail order.  That is:

		Amberwood
		Route 1 
		box 206
		Milner, Georgia  30257
		(404) 358-2991


PETA's address is :

		People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
		P.O. Box 42516
		Washington, DC  20015

No animal tests are required by law or regulation and several alternatives
are available.  Simple warnings on products (like don't pour Clorax in your
eyes) are one alternative as well as computers, cell culture (in vitro) systems
and organ-culture systems (eyes from eye-banks etc).  Feel free to get
in touch with me if you're interested in more information.

Julie