Alternatives
Cosmetics manufacturers who genuinely do not test on animals may now use in vitro screens to test for irritation or corrosion to the skin or eye, dermal sensitization, airway sensitization, endocrine disruption, LD50 and many more endpoints which can determine potential risk to humans with a very high sensitivity and specificity. Companies such as CeeTox (www.ceetox.com) specialize in such testing and organizations like the Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT), PETA and many other organizations advocate the use of in vitro and other non-animal tests in the development of consumer products.
Read more about this topic: Testing Cosmetics On Animals
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