Guest guest Posted November 22, 2002 Report Share Posted November 22, 2002 An example of when animal experiments can be ignored. Of substances identified as dangerous to pregnant rats, around 2.5% are dangerous to pregnant humans, and 97.5% are considered safe. LIP STYX Think twice before you powder your nose. A cosmetics industry review panel this week approved continued use of chemicals that critics have linked to birth defects in animals. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel said that three phthalates, which are used to make fragrances last longer, posed no threat to human health. Nail polish, hair spray, deodorant, and perfume often contain the chemicals. Health advocates, meanwhile, said the chemicals may lead to abnormalities of the male reproductive organs. straight to the source: ABC News, Reuters, Laura MacInnis, 20 Nov 2002 <http://www.gristmagazine.com/forward.pl?forward_id=718> straight to the source: See Everett oops -- in our Muckracker section <http://www.gristmagazine.com/muck/muck063099.stm?source=daily> Recommended website: The Absurdity of vivisection http://vivisection-absurd.org.uk/ Information on animal research available free by EMail from vivisectionkills "Live in peace with the animals. Animals bring love to our hearts, and warmth to our souls." Colleen Klaum "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." Immanuel Kant Be the voice for the voiceless, join our group today: CorrectTreatment/ Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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