Animal testing is the use of non-human animals in experiments that seek to control the variables that affect the behavior or biological system under study. The United Kingdom was the first country in the world to implement laws protecting animals. In 1822 an Act to Prevent the Cruel and Improper Treatment of Cattle was passed by Parliament. The UK government has publicly stated that animals are sentient beings, not merely commodities, and has confirmed its commitment to the highest possible standards of animal welfare. Animal Welfare Act, an overhaul of pet abuse laws replacing the Protection of Animals Act, came into force in England and Wales in 2007.
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@9N488M910mos10MO
Yes, but not for cosmetics, not for repeated testing of safe compounds and with strict rules on cruelty.
@9L2G6KK1yr1Y
Yes, as long as it's not fatal, or if it unintentionally is researchers do whatever they can to maintain life of the animals.
@9H5RGVC1yr1Y
Yes, however not for cosmetics and only until we can run simulations that provide the same or better results.
@9GMCKXP1yr1Y
animals have helped us alot within the medical field however as we progress and find new modern alternatives to testing on animals, its just cruel and unnecessary- alot of the animals tested on are abused, starved and kept in cages their whole lives which should be illegal.
Cosmetic testing should be completely band.
@9GM98VP1yr1Y
Only if the thing being tested is either: A: Designed for animals in particular B: Completely harmless to the animals and stress-free (i.e. soap) Also, the animals should have exceptional welfare where this is regarded.
@9DGVNDX2yrs2Y
Yes, but only when impossible to use a human alternative
If they are desperate to continue selling then that should be the very least resort, or just test on humans
@9MGDY9Q11mos11MO
If necessary than yes, however we should minimise harm to all in general and reduce animal cruelty if possible without causing even greater harm to humans
@8TKD6PY4yrs4Y
Yes, but in very rare circumstances. It should be absolutely necessary and if testing on humans is inappropriate
@8RS8QMW4yrs4Y
Yes, but regularly monitored to ensure conditions for the animals involved are optimal & humane
Only for drug and vaccine use not cosmetic
@96BW3582yrs2Y
I feel as though certain animals like rodents should be used for testing because there ugly and don't give anything to the environment.
@9DGXPHJ2yrs2Y
Yes, but only where human alternatives cannot be used
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