14 DAY TRIAL // Starting this year's March 11, countries that are members of the European Union are no longer allowed to either import or sell cosmetics that have been tested on animals.
“Walking Dead” star Norman Reedus is confident that, now that the EU has issued this ban, high officials in the US will agree to take similar measures and cut the country's ties to animal cruelty.
The actor has recently joined hands with Cruelty Free International, an organization whose working agenda revolves around raising awareness about animal rights and campaigning against inhumane practices such as testing cosmetics on animals.
According to Ecorazzi, this partnership will boil down to Norman Reedus' using his popularity to draw attention towards the organization and its work.
Furthermore, he is to try and promote animal-friendly cosmetics amongst his fans.
Cruelty Free International’s current Chief Executive, Michelle Thew, comments on the actor's involvement in this issue as follows:
“We are delighted that Norman has joined our mission to end cosmetic tests on animals worldwide. Norman is using his voice on behalf of countless animals who suffer in laboratories in cruel and outdated tests for consumer products.”
“It is vitally important that the U.S. move with the times and protect animals from unnecessary tests by embracing modern, non-animal science,” she adds.
Speaking to members of the press, Norman Reedus explained that, from his standpoint, the practice of testing cosmetics on animals was downright cruel.
He also asked that people take a moment to think about how certain cosmetic companies treat animals before purchasing their products.
As he put it, “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.”
Presently, animal testing is still legal in 80% of the countries across the globe. Should the US agree to outlaw this practice, animal rights activists would hail the event as a major success.