The Walking Dead Star Norman Reedus Joins Cruelty Free International Call for U.S and Global Ban on Animal Tests for Cosmetics

The Walking Dead Star Norman Reedus Joins Cruelty Free International Call for U.S and Global Ban on Animal Tests for Cosmetics

LOS ANGELES, August 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --



Norman Reedus defends animals in laboratories, calls for cosmetics test ban


in US



- With photo



The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus has joined Cruelty Free International to support
the organization's work to ban animal tests for cosmetics in the U.S. and around the
world.



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Norman Reedus said: 'Scores of countries around the world are beating the U.S. to
become cruelty-free by banning cosmetics tests on animals. Nobody wants rabbits or
guinea-pigs to suffer for our vanity, least of all the animals. Let's stop their suffering
right here, right now. Join me in supporting the Cruelty Free International call to
Congress and the FDA to bring an end to animal testing for cosmetics in the U.S.'



Norman Reedus joins Cruelty Free International celebrity supporters Sir Paul
McCartney, Joss Stone, and Global Ambassadors Ricky Gervais and Peter Dinklage.



Website: http://crueltyfreeinternational.org/en/around-the-world/usa



Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrueltyFreeInternationalUSA



Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrueltyFreeUSA



In March 2013, animal tests were banned for new cosmetics sold in all 28 countries in
the European Union including the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy and France, making it the most
rigorous far-reaching animal testing ban in the world. This significant historical
milestone was achieved after over twenty years of campaigning by Cruelty Free
International's founding organization, the BUAV. Countries around the world are following
suit - Israel has a ban on animal tests for cosmetics and India is likely to set down
rules banning this cruel practice in the near future.



Despite progress in some areas, over 80% of countries around the world still allow
animal tests for cosmetics, including the U.S., Australia, Korea and Japan. Some
countries, including China, actually require animal tests before products can be sold
there.



Cruelty Free International Chief Executive, Michelle Thew, stated: 'We are delighted
that Norman has joined our mission to end cosmetic tests on animals worldwide. Norman is
using his voice on behalf of the countless animals who suffer in laboratories in cruel and
outdated tests for consumer products. It is vitally important that the U.S. moves with the
times and protects animals from unnecessary tests by embracing modern, non-animal science.
Please visit http://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org to see what you can do to help
animals today.'



Cruelty Free International is the only organization campaigning for a global ban on
animal testing for cosmetics. It works with governments, regulators, companies and partner
organizations worldwide and has placed the issue of animal testing on the agenda of many
governments for the very first time as part of its global work to end product tests on
animals. With offices in the UK, the USA and Singapore, Cruelty Free International is
applying its determination and vision to repeat its success in Europe worldwide.



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