Outsourcing animal testing - The Boston Globe

Outsourcing animal testing - The Boston Globe:

"'We are very aware and very concerned about this recent and disturbing trend of companies to contract with laboratories in countries in which animal welfare oversight is poor and public awareness is low,' said Jason Baker, Asia-Pacific director for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. 'There is no doubt this is intended to circumvent American animal welfare laws, as minimal and unenforced as those may be.'

Baker said PETA attempts to 'hold companies accountable for the actions of their contractors' and publicizes any abuse of animals by firms operating overseas. The group has an office in Hong Kong and hopes to one day open an office in mainland China."