Louis Walsh joins call for animal testing ban
Walsh has signed HSI/Europe\'s petition to ban the sale of animal tested products in Europe
X Factor judge and music manager Louis Walsh is the latest celebrity to call for a ban on testing cosmetics on animals, joining stars such as Leona Lewis, Sir Roger Moore, Ke$ha, Ricky Gervais, Melanie C, Dame Judi Dench and Mary McCartney in signing Humane Society International's (HSI) petition to ban the sale of animal tested products in Europe.
“Animal testing is the ugly face of the beauty industry and I want it to stop, now!” he said. “Let’s take the cruelty out of beauty.”
While a ban on selling animal tested products in the European Union is due to come into force in March 2013, HSI said the European Commission is now considering a proposal that would create a loophole for cosmetic companies.
“It is shameful that in laboratories around the world animals are suffering to produce new lipsticks and face creams sold in Europe’s shops. So we’re delighted that Louis Walsh has joined Humane Society International in calling for an end to the cruelty,” said Troy Seidle, director of research and toxicology for HSI/Europe.
“Caring customers have waited long enough. They want their shop shelves to be cruelty free by 2013 so it’s time for EU policy makers to honour their pledge.”
