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that have already been determined to be safe by the Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association. As caring and compassionate individuals, regardless of our religious backgrounds, why would we use any products whose creation has caused so much pain and suffering, when there are so many alternatives available? There are many products available in common department stores and supermarkets that are clearly labeled as “not tested on animals” and “contains no animal ingredients.” Remember, every time you purchase or use a product that is cruelty free, you are doing your part in preventing the needless suffering of countless animals. For a listing of many cruelty based and cruelty free products, go and search on Google. Now you decide: is this behavior consistent with ahimsa?
RELATED NEWS & EXAMPLES OF CRUELTYFREE MOVEMENTS Good News! India Bans import of Cosmetics Tested on Animals, November 14, 2014
A huge victory for animals—the Indian government has just announced a ban on the import of animaltested cosmetics!
This news comes after Thank you
intensive efforts by India!
PETA India, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi and others and will save millions of animals from
being blinded, poisoned and killed in cruel and useless tests for products sold to India's billion-plus population. The India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare made its decision public in The Gazette of India today and will implement the ban in November.
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An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide
