November 19, 2020
Animal testing? We support the AGT!
by Benedikt Klarmann
WHAT IS THE DOCTORS AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING ASSOCIATION?
Medical progress is important – animal testing is the wrong way!
Under this motto , Doctors Against Animal Testing eV has been campaigning for a medicine free from animal testing since 1979. The aim is to abolish all animal testing and thus to create an ethically acceptable, human-oriented medicine, as well as a science that achieves relevant results through modern, animal-free testing methods - in medicine as well as in the cosmetic field.
In order to meet the increasing public interest in the abolition of animal testing, the structure of the association has changed significantly since 1979. Since 2009, supporting members from other professions have also been entitled to participate in the association and its goals.
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WHAT DOES THE AGT DO?
The association develops well-founded evidence for the absurdity of animal testing and shows appropriate solutions. By disseminating these results through information material, campaigns and events, the public is made aware of arguments against animal testing. In this way, pressure is also exerted on the animal testing industry and politicians. Political work often influences legislation at federal and EU level.
The website of Doctors Against Animal Testing eV also provides comprehensive information about animal testing and offers a wealth of up-to-the-minute data, facts, studies and background information on relevant topics.
In addition, the associated youth projects target the next generation and thus make educational work on animal testing a natural part of education.
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WHAT DOES THE AGT WANT TO ACHIEVE?
The declared aim is to abolish all animal testing, including in the cosmetics sector. A Europe-wide ban on the sale of cosmetic products and ingredients tested on animals came into force in March 2013. However, 80% of countries worldwide still allow animal testing for things like lipstick and shampoo. An estimated half a million animals suffer and die as a result.
The British partner association of AGT, “Cruelty Free International”, also campaigns for cosmetics that are free from animal testing across national borders. We also want to do our part. In addition to directly supporting Doctors Against Animal Testing, we do not test on animals and produce in Germany, where we can also ensure this.
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HOW DO WE SUPPORT THE AGT?
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Furthermore, it is important to continue to sensitize yourself and those around you to the topic and to always stay up to date. Here, too, the AGT eV offers an excellent opportunity to find out more about “animal testing and cosmetics” .
Even a purely material contribution in the form of a donation always helps the association's projects and ambitions.
By supporting the AGT, we are clearly positioning ourselves against animal testing. We hope that the ban on animal testing (not only in the cosmetics industry) can also be enforced beyond European borders.
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