Over the last several decades the topic of animal testing for cosmetic purposes has taken the world by surprise. The throngs of questions concerning this matter have skyrocketed, yet how often are these concerns addressed? For that matter, how many citizens even understand what cosmetic animal testing entails? As defined by Humane Society International, “the term ‘animal testing’ refers to procedures performed on living animals for purposes of research into basic biology” (About Animal Testing). These procedures typically result in pain, physiological distress, and in extreme cases, death. Animal testing for the sole purpose of cosmetics is an unnecessary worldwide problem which fundamentally tortures animals in order to achieve a goal which could be obtained through more humane circumstances.
Morality is a distinct role the conscious mind plays on one in order to determine right or wrong. Yet, when it comes to the difficult matters like as to whether animals have fundamental rights, it seems one’s morality standards …show more content…
They discovered a form of testing called in vitro which was based on human cells using robotic screening (Bin, A264). Through this method, human tissue is grown in test tubes which are then exposed to the new substances being tested (Cole). Test tube testing eliminates animals from being poisoned in order to differentiate toxic from non-toxic ingredients (Cole). This artificially grown tissue has proven to have more accurate results in testing irritation than animal testing does (Cole). After increased toxicology study, Walum stated, “as the discipline of cell toxicology developed over the years… the society reveal an increasing understanding and appreciation as true toxicological problems and challenges among participants” (Walum,
Morality is a distinct role the conscious mind plays on one in order to determine right or wrong. Yet, when it comes to the difficult matters like as to whether animals have fundamental rights, it seems one’s morality standards …show more content…
They discovered a form of testing called in vitro which was based on human cells using robotic screening (Bin, A264). Through this method, human tissue is grown in test tubes which are then exposed to the new substances being tested (Cole). Test tube testing eliminates animals from being poisoned in order to differentiate toxic from non-toxic ingredients (Cole). This artificially grown tissue has proven to have more accurate results in testing irritation than animal testing does (Cole). After increased toxicology study, Walum stated, “as the discipline of cell toxicology developed over the years… the society reveal an increasing understanding and appreciation as true toxicological problems and challenges among participants” (Walum,