Animal testing: When will more companies go cruelty-free?

Published: 28-Jul-2015
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Humane alternatives are becoming increasingly efficient and cost-effective

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In this week's What's Trending column, CBN's panel of experts discuss whether the increasing availability of humane alternatives will encourage more cosmetics companies to abandon animal testing.

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