Lush extends anti-animal testing prize to reward political achievement

By Julia Wray | Published: 22-May-2024
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Organ-on-a-chip technologies and campaigners for 2023’s Canada ban on cosmetics animal testing were recognised

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Organ-on-a-chip technologies and the campaigners behind Canada’s ban on cosmetics animal testing were among those recognised at 2024’s Lush Prize. 

The global accolade, which takes place every two years, awards £250,000 across five categories: science, training, young researcher, public awareness and lobbying.

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