Irish Anti-Vivisection Society



EU Directive 2010/63 No Cruel Cosmetics EC Directive 86/609 Ban Primate Experiments Campaign Released Laboratory Dogs IAMS Botox Articles Of Interest		CAMPAIGNS AND NEWS 2011 October Transposition of EU Directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes The EU Directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (EU Directive 2010/62) must be transposed into Irish law by 10 November 2012. The Department of Health is now seeking the views of the public in advance of transposition! The IAVS is currently preparing a submission on behalf of the Society. However we ask our members to submit personal submissions and comments. Please email: directive11@health.gov.ie with your views of the transposition of the Directive or post to Environmental Health Unit, Department of Health, Hawkins House, Hawkins Street, Dublin 2. Deadline is Nov 1st! source: Department of Health Protecting Animals versus the Pursuit of Knowledge: The Evolution of the British Animal Research Policy Process In a nutshell, the article provides shocking insights into the true level of suffering inflicted on animals in laboratories, as well as the connivance of researchers and the Home Office in evading the law and covering up wrongdoing.... source: Dr. Dan Lyons September Ban Chimp Testing: Why it is time to end invasive biomedical research on chimpanzees That chimps and humans react to trauma in a like manner should not come as a surprise. Chimps are our closest living relatives and share a capacity for emotion, including fear, anxiety, grief and rage.... source: Scientific American ANIMAL AID NAMES AND SHAMES MEDICAL RESEARCH CHARITIES! The British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Parkinson’s UK and the Alzheimer’s Society, which are all named on the billboards, are four of the largest charities that fund animal experiments. While many large UK medical research charities do fund animal tests, others fund only modern, humane and effective non-animal techniques including MRI scans, human tissue cultures and computer modelling... source: Animal Aid Laboratory puppies and kittens may be clubbed to death instead of being 'put to sleep' under new EU law Puppies and kittens could be clubbed to death under new European Union regulations on the welfare of laboratory animals. Currently, newborn puppies, kittens, ferrets and fox cubs which are not needed for scientific research are put to sleep. But rules due to become law in the UK by 2013 sanction killing by a 'percussive blow to the head'... source: Daily Mail June Dutch MPs effectively ban ritual slaughter of animals The Dutch lower house of parliament has passed a law effectively banning the ritual slaughter of animals, in a move condemned by Muslim and Jewish groups. The legislation states that all animals must be stunned before being killed... source: BBC News Trinity College opens €131m biomedical sciences R&D operation A €131m state-of-the-art research facility which redefines the scientific landscape in Ireland and will allow the country to take an international lead was officially opened today.... Built around the areas of immunology, cancer and medical devices, and linked directly to both medical education and industrial collaboration, the institute will contribute to the improvement of the physical health of Irish society. Through a combination of innovation and regeneration, it will also underpin the longer-term economic health of the Irish economy... source: Silicon Republic May VICTORY for Irish Greyhounds but others may die in China due to IGB TRACK PLANS GREYHOUND ACTION IRELAND is relieved to hear that the prospect of thousands of Greyhounds being bred in Ireland for Chinese greyhound Tracks has been shelved by the Irish Greyhound Board after fierce opposition by animal rights activists.... source: GREYHOUND ACTION IRELAND FRAME laboratory developing human liver model A model of human liver function being developed by the FRAME Alternatives Laboratory could help cancer patients with complications caused by chemotherapy.... source: FRAME GAI, Irish Greyhound Board’s claims of European rehoming plans rubbished Irish Greyhound Board’s claims of European rehoming plans rubbished. Greyhound Action Ireland has this weekend dismissed as ’laughable’ claims emanating from the greyhound racing fraternity that dogs exported to China by the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) would be re-homed in Europe once they had outlived their usefulness as racing dogs in that country. Ireland, would find these reassurances for dogs in China to be hollow in the extreme.... source: GREYHOUND ACTION IRELAND Assurances on export of greyhounds to China THE IRISH Greyhound Board may repatriate retired Irish greyhounds from China to Europe in an effort to appease concerns by animal welfare activists over a multimillion-euro proposal to develop a racing industry in China.... source: Irishtimes.com It can be a dog's life in underground racing world Chinese officials have been to Ireland to see how things are done, and Bord na gCon has already started talks with one company in Hefei in Anhui province, and plans to explore racing in other cities.... source: Irishtimes.com February Fine Gael threaten to reverse stag hunt ban! The Irish Council Against Blood Sports is horrified to note that the Fine Gael manifesto, includes a promise to reverse the ban on stag hunting. Please join our urgent appeal to the party to scrap this pledge to bring back a blood sport.... source: Irish Council Against Blood Sports Animal Experiments in Ireland Double! AGAIN!! The IAVS is again horrified to learn that the number of animals used for vivisection in Irish laboratories has more than doubled to 249,206 animals in 2009 according to the new Department of Health Statistical Report on Animal Experiments that we have just received.... source: Department of Health January Say NO to Cruel Cosmetics in Europe! After a long, hard battle, the European Union was due to be free of all new animal tested cosmetics by 2013. But now this could be delayed by up to 10 years. This is simply not acceptable.... source: ECEAE 2010 August European Commission accused of weakening cosmetic animal testing marketing ban The ECEAE (European Coalition to End Animal Experiments) has accused the European Commission (EC) of acting unlawfully by attempting to weaken legislation introduced to bring an end to the controversial testing and marketing of animal tested cosmetics within the EU..... source: BUAV Animal Protection Coalition Applauds International Adoption of Replacement to Cruel Rabbit Draize Test After more than a decade of scientific research and lobbying by animal protection groups, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has approved a new, nonanimal testing guideline for skin irritation. The guideline was adopted on July 22 and it is now available for use by companies and governments worldwide..... source: IPACO BUAV exposes kitten experiments at Cardiff University TENS of thousands of animals are being used for experiments every year at Welsh universities, a Wales on Sunday investigation has revealed. Almost 200,000 animals – including cats, mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, frogs and fish – have been used for laboratory tests in the past four years..... source: Wales Online July A gaping hole in new rules on animal tests The European Parliament’s agriculture committee on Monday (12 July) approved a revision of the animal experiments directive. But even now, as the revision approaches adoption, the EU’s three main institutions remain confused about what they are seeking to achieve on important issues..... source: European Voice From Prison To Paradise - 55 Monkeys Reach a Safe Haven 55 macaque monkeys and 118 beagles recently became “seized assets” when a lab in New Jersey went out of business. As you read these words, all 55 young macaque monkeys – we will leave none behind! - are beginning a 1,700-mile journey to a new life – away from this unfathomable existence in grim cells, with its day-to-day burden of unspeakable cruelty and isolation, to four safe havens in Oklahoma and Texas filled with fresh air, friends, and freedom from harm..... source: IDA Animal experiments thing of the past at Ormonde College A LEADING Kilkenny educational facility has come up with a novel and ethical way of providing students with all they need to know about the physical make up of animals, without hurting them..... source: Kilkenny People Coalition wins vote on dog breeding Bill CONTROVERSIAL DOG breeding legislation was passed easily in the Dáil by 92 votes to 50 yesterday, with the Labour Party voting with the Government..... source: Irish Times Coalition wins all divisions in stag Bill vote THE GOVERNMENT won all divisions in the Dáil last night on the controversial legislation to ban stag hunting..... source: Irish Times June Marks & Spencer launches national animal-friendly advertising campaign The BUAV is delighted that Marks & Spencer, the major high street retailer, has today launched a national advertising campaign showcasing its non-animal testing policy and BUAV Approved status as part of its ‘Plan A’ eco-initiative. All Marks and Spencer’s own brand cosmetic, toiletries and household products are approved by the BUAV's Humane Cosmetics Standard (HCS) and Humane Household Product Standard (HHPS) and carry the globally recognised Leaping Bunny Logo. The range of over 1200 products is the largest range of ‘cruelty free’ household and beauty products available on the High Street..... source: BUAV KEEP CRUELTY OUT OF THE OLYMPICS UNCAGED CONDEMNS PROPOSED PROCTER & GAMBLE SPONSORSHIP OF LONDON 2012. Uncaged is urgently calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to pull out of London 2012 sponsorship talks with controversial animal-testing corporation Procter & Gamble (P&G).... source: Uncaged European Agency Promotes Non-Animal Tests in Massive Chemicals Programme In a move welcomed by international animal protection organisations, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has today published new guidance specifically designed to help chemical manufacturers avoid animal testing while meeting the requirements of the European Union’s new chemicals testing programme, known as REACH.... source: BUAV "God made animals for testing," Malaysia minister. A Malaysian minister defended an Indian company's plans to build an animal testing medicine lab in his state, saying Monday that God created monkeys and rats for experiments to benefit humans.... source: Guardian.co.uk May BUAV's campaign to end the use of animals in household product testing wins Government support After many years of campaigning on this important issue, the BUAV is delighted that The Coalition Government has included this ban in its programme to finally bring an end to the use of animals in the cruel and unnecessary testing of household products.... source: BUAV ECEAE Accuses European Ministers of Misleading the Public Over Animal Experiments Law The ECEAE (European Coalition to End Animal Experiments), a coalition of animal protection groups across the EU, is accusing European ministers of seriously misleading the public over a new law about animal experiments. The current law, Directive 86/609, is being revised. The Council of Ministers has made several inaccurate claims.... source: ECEAE ECEAE sponsors petition to stop animal testing facility in Malaysia The ECEAE is sponsoring a petition urging the Government of Malaysia to dissociate itself from a proposal to build an animal testing facility that will involve the suffering and death of thousands of animals every year.... Please support the international campaign to stop the construction of this facility by signing the petition below. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/StopPlansForAnimalTestingMalaysia source: BUAV March Animal studies paint misleading picture Published animal trials overestimate by about 30% the likelihood that a treatment works because negative results often go unpublished, a study suggests.... source: www.nature.com Testing and Protesting One of the most contentious issues in modern research is the use of animal testing. Paul Golden speaks to representatives from both sides of the argument and wonders: how effective is the practice? But also: is there a viable alternative?... source: Business & Finance BUAV urges airlines to maintain a humane stance The BUAV has accused IATA (International Airline Transportation Association) of far exceeding its brief and expertise by entering the controversial area of animal research.... source: BUAV National No Smoking Day If you won’t give up for your health, do it for the animals! BUAV exposes continued animal testing of cigarettes... source: BUAV Wild Monkeys 'Sent to British Laboratories' WILD monkeys are being illegally trapped and plundered from the forests of south-east Asia for use in British research laboratory experiments, fear animal welfare campaigners... source: BUAV February Superdrug becomes HCS approved The IAVS is pleased to announce that the high street giant Superdrug has been approved as an animal testing free cosmetics and toiletries retailer under the BUAV’s internationally recognised Humane Cosmetic Standard (HCS). There are currently 5 Superdrug branches in The Republic of Ireland. The Square SC, Tallaght, Dublin 24 Omni Park SC, Santry, Dublin 9 North Main Street, Wexford Town William Street, Limerick City Letterkenny, Co Donegal source: BUAV & Superdrug Monkey Misery in Laos A BUAV investigation uncovers a massive and expanding lucrative trade in primates for research from Laos to feed the international research industry... source: BUAV Israel to vote on world's first fur ban As the UK gears up for London Fashion Week, where fur will no doubt make an appearance on the catwalks, Israel is preparing for something far more innovative - a complete ban on all fur... source: WSPA Argos becomes HCS approved The BUAV is delighted to announce that Argos, the UK’s leading general merchandise retailer, has joined other major high street retailers such as Marks and Spencers and been approved under the BUAV’s internationally recognised Humane Cosmetics Standard (HCS), for not testing its products on animals.... source: BUAV Botox rival in testing scandal A recent report has exposed a controversial test being used on animals to gauge the toxicity of botulinum toxin... source: Professionalbeauty.co.uk Please Help IDA Stop NASA Radiation Experiments On Monkeys Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), a Department of Energy lab, is currently considering whether or not they will perform a NASA-funded experiment involving the irradiation of 18 to 28 squirrel monkeys... source: IDA Live pigs blasted in terror attack experiments! LIVE pigs are being blown up with explosives at Porton Down, the British government’s secret military research laboratory, to simulate the effect of terrorist attacks on civilian targets ... source: BUAV January Stop avalanche experiments on pigs! The Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Medical University of Innsbruck plans to bury 29 pigs alive for avalanche research in the Tyrolean valley Ötztal. Ten pigs have already died in the experiments. ... source: Doctors Against Animal Experiments Germany back to top





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