European Commission Backs Phase-Out of Animal Use in Experiments and Chemicals Tests but Ignores Citizens on Cosmetics
While we welcome steps taken by the Commission, they fall woefully short of saving animals’ lives.
PETA Calls On Home Office to End the Forced Swim Test With 40,000 Strong Petition
Activists gathered outside the Home Office to demand an end to near-drowning tests on animals with a 40,000-strong PETA petition.
Fear Chambers, Drilled Skulls, and Dissection: Over 2.76 Million Procedures on Animals Took Place in British Laboratories in 2022
In Britain, animals can legally be abused in myriad ways, including being bled, poisoned, and deprived of food, water, or sleep.
Great News! Welsh Government Bans Snares and Glue Traps
The Welsh government has taken an important step for animals by banning cruel snares and glue traps. Will Scotland ban glue traps next?
Top Universities Shun Forced Swim Test Ahead of Government Review
Ahead of the Home Office’s policy review of the cruel forced swim test, top universities have confirmed to PETA that they reject the archaic experiment.
‘Mice’ Protest Laboratory Tests Using Animals at Home Office
PETA protesters in mice and rat masks called for the Home Office to help end the archaic, cruel forced swim test.
Inside a Colombian Hellhole for Monkeys: Animals Left to Die of Wounds, Cages Full of Faeces
In this hellhole, monkeys were dying of wounds while mice were left to resort to cannibalism.
We Did It! European Citizens’ Initiative Validated With 1.2 Million Signatures
A whopping 1.2 million signatures have been validated and submitted for the “Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics” European citizens’ initiative – smashing the requirement of 1 million valid signatures.
PETA’s 2022 Victories for Animals Round-Up!
See how PETA and our supporters helped achieve victories and protect animals in 2022.
Progress! European Chemicals Agency Commits to Ending Tests on Animals
Progress for animals in EU laboratories! The European Chemicals Agency is finally on course to work towards ending all tests on animals for industrial chemicals.