Just when you thought it was safe to buy fake fur

Faux fur may still be fur: "Be forewarned, many garments out there that are supposedly 'faux fur' may not be.

According to ecorazzi, the law governing fur labels has one big loophole; if it doesn't contain $150 worth of fur, it doesn't need to be labeled as such. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) sent a bunch of faux fur garments to the lab and found out that many of them were real fur, complete with skin inside. The HSUS reports that in at least 7 brands tested, the 'faux-fur' actually came from Chinese dogs (raccoon dogs), rabbits, and raccoons.

The HSUS asks that you report any suspected violators of the Fur Products Labeling Act to the FTC online or by phone: 1 (877) FTC-HELP (382-4357)."