Is animal testing illegal?

For more than three decades, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has been fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system. read more

Cosmetics animal testing is a horribly cruel practice in which animals such as mice, rats, and most often rabbits, are subject to allergy tests in the mucous membranes such as eyes, nose and mouth. These chemicals can cause irritation, burning, and corrosion of the eyes and skin such as in the infamous Draize test. read more

No, testing on animals is legal in the US and heavily regulated. All animals used for testing and research must be under the care of a licensed accredited veterinarian, usually one who specializes in laboratory animal medicine. read more