Give Consumers the Knowledge to Choose Cruelty Free Products
- by: Marissa Weber
- recipient: Joan G. Lytle, Public Affairs of NJ, FDA
Animal testing is extremely cruel, and often pointless torture. Cruelty free products are always a way to opt out of supporting the torture. Many consumers, however, aren't aware of how common animal testing is. "Cruelty Free" is often written on some products from companies who don't support it. Those who are guilty of cruelty don't need to write "Tested on Animals" on their products- therefore, consumers are unable to make the conscious decision to support cruelty free products.
We, the undersigned, would like to give consumers the knowledge to make cruelty free purchases. Companies who support and conduct animal testing should have to write that on their products. This way, customers can make conscious decisions to be cruelty free, and support the animal -friendly companies.
At this point, the majority of people don't realize that animal testing is so common on almost every product. Consumers deserve to know which products are tested. In the end, some companies may lose shoppers, but others will gain. Either way, consumers have the right to know.
