Tesco, Boots, FatFace, Romwe are the latest retail giants found selling REAL FUR advertised as ‘FAUX’
London—Well-known brands Tesco, Boots, FatFace and Romwe are the latest in a string of retailers found mis-selling real fur as faux fur, an investigation by Humane Society International/UK and the Mail on Sunday has found. Shoppers who bought a £16 “faux fur”
Animal charities unite to call on government to get the best deal for animals in Brexit negotiations
Humane Society International UK has worked closely with Wildlife and Countryside Link and the UK Centre for Animal Law to lead the drafting of a manifesto for animals, now supported by over 40 of the UK’s biggest and most respected animal charities
Humane Society International and The HSUS applaud removal of obsolete vaccine animal test requirements
The European Pharmacopoeia Commission and the United States Department of Agriculture have recently revised their requirements for the safety assessment of vaccines to remove or waive two controversial and scientifically unnecessary animal tests, a move that could spare scores of animals going
Eat green in 2018! A Delicious and easy way to improve your health and the health of our environment
With plant-based protein predicted to be one of the biggest food trends in 2018 and sustainable food consumption on the rise, now is the ideal time to embrace positive change and join the green revolution. Green Monday SA is a food resolution
HSI statement on European Parliament cetacean bycatch vote
The European Parliament has voted to only marginally improve protections for cetaceans in EU waters in the framework of the proposed new Regulation on the conservation of fishery resources and the protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures (2016/0074). Each year, high
J. Macêdo commits to sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs
J. Macêdo, a Brazilian company that owns the pasta brands Petybon and Brandini, has committed to sourcing exclusively cage-free eggs throughout its supply chain by 2025. This policy follows discussions with Humane Society International and other animal protection organizations. The company's announcement
Humane Society International/India welcomes government acceptance of non-animal skin and eye tests for pesticide safety
In a move that could spare many animals from pain and death in crude 1940s-era experiments, the Registration Committee of the Central Insecticide Board under India’s Ministry of Agriculture has revised its pesticide testing regulations to recognize modern, human cell-based alternatives to
High Court at Hyderabad reiterates ban on cockfighting
The High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad has reiterated its ban on cockfighting directing the Government of Andhra Pradesh to strictly follow the order it made in 2016. HSI/India has been campaigning to end the practice of cockfighting and has urged the
Thirteen lucky pups saved from death on South Korean dog meat farm arrive in the UK
MEDIA DOWNLOADS Thirteen dogs saved from being killed and eaten in South Korea have arrived safely in the United Kingdom to start the New Year getting the love and care they deserve. Animal protection charity Humane Society International, accompanied by TV’s Pete
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