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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Blanco

California becomes first state to ban testing of harmful chemicals on dogs and cats for consumer products

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California became the first state in America to ban unnecessary harmful chemical testing on cats and dogs for consumer products.

The bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday as part of a package focused on animal welfare, Los Angeles Times reported. The new legislation prohibits manufacturers and testing facilities from using traditional animal test methods on cats and dogs when alternatives that do not use animals are available.

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