Violation! Hawaii will be the next state to ban animal testing of cosmetics; Sign the petition to pass federal law

Hawaii will be the next state to ban animal testing for cosmetics after Hawaii Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act passed the final vote in the state legislature late last month. The account is now on the table Governor of Hawaii David Ayge sign the law.

Bill introduced Hawaii Senator Mike Gabbard urging cosmetics manufacturers several years ago to stop selling any cosmetic products that are tested on animals from January 1, 2022.

“I am very pleased that the Banned Cosmetics Bill (SB 345) that I have submitted has finally passed. With a good chance of becoming law, Hawaii will soon become the sixth state in the country to ban cosmetic animal testing, ”said Senator Gabbard in a posting. Facebook page. “I first introduced this law in 2018 with the participation of Hawaiian Humane Society, Pono Advocacy, as well as International organization without cruelty“which makes Hawaii one of the first states to even consider banning cosmetic testing on animals – and I’ve reintroduced it every year.”

Vegetarian for 49 years and vegan for nearly 10 years, Senator Gabbard has expressed his commitment to promoting legislation that protects animals from unnecessary pain and suffering caused by unnecessary testing of cosmetic products; calling it an “easy task”.

Unfortunately, thousands of animals continue to be subjected to harsh testing methods every year, including getting chemicals in the eyes or rubbing them into the skin, and then killing them.

“There is a growing awareness of the need to do more to protect our furry friends. People are increasingly looking for cosmetic products that are not subject to abuse, ”continued Senator Gabbard in his post. “Thanks to modern testing methods, we do not need to test cosmetic products on animals. In addition, modern methods are more accurate and efficient. “

As reported by WAN in April this year, Virginia a similar law has recently been passed. IN 2018, California became the first state to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics, followed by Nevada as well as Illinois in 2019. Similar legislation is currently under consideration in Maryland as OK. More than 40 countries also limited testing of cosmetics on animals.

Please help promote the reintroduction and adoption of federal legislation, HR514, Humane Cosmetics Act, it would be end the suffering of millions of animals that are unnecessarily tortured and killed to experience cosmetics in United States signing it Care2 petition HERE!