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Nonhuman primates (NHPs), such as chimpanzees, squirrel monkeys, and macaques, are used in research because their genetics, brains, and behavior overlap in many ways with those of humans.

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Product Safety Testing

In 1933, more than a dozen women in the United States were blinded and one woman died after using a new mascara product called Lash Lure.

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The Leaping Bunny Standard

The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics’ (CCIC) Leaping Bunny Program maintains a single, comprehensive standard for cruelty-free labeling, making it easier for consumers to identify products that are manufactured without animal testing.

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Animals Used in Research

Globally, an estimated 192.1 million animals are used annually for scientific purposes. In the U.S., some of these animals, such as dogs, cats, and primates, are protected under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which requires minimum standards of care and mandates reporting on their use.

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Cruelty-Free Labeling

The MSPCA encourages consumers to make conscientious choices about the personal care products they buy. Learn about our legislation to ban the sale of most cosmetics newly tested on animals.

Angell Animal Medical Center Shares Tips to Keep Pets Safe this Spring

Learn how to keep your pet safe from seasonal Spring dangers such as lilies, chocolate, and heat stroke.

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