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Washington state would be the twelfth on the growing list of U.S. states banning animal testing for cosmetics.

[update] Washington State Enacts Animal Testing Ban

H.B. 1097 makes it unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic that was developed using animal testing.

Sunscreen materials were at the center of a recent European court case that calls into question the enforceability of animal testing bans.

EU's Cosmetics Animal Testing Bans Challenged in New Court Decision

The ICCS is a global initiative focused on the adoption of animal-free assessments of cosmetics and its ingredients for human health and environmental safety.

Inolex and CTPA Join ICCS, Further Promote Animal-free Testing Methods

'Eleven states and 44 countries already slammed the door shut on new animal testing for cosmetics. In fact, the U.S. is essentially the only country in the North America that hasn’t passed legislation to end it.” said Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund.

US Moves a Step Closer to Banning Cosmetics Animal Testing

“Cosmetics testing on animals is cruel, unnecessary, and outdated, and Congress should finally put a stop to it."

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Canada will now join more than 40 jurisdictions and major markets that have already passed laws to end or limit cosmetics animal testing and/or sales.

Canada Officially Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics

On June 22, 2023, Canadian officials passed measures through the Budget Implementation Act, Bill C-47, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics that rely on new animal testing data to establish product safety.

'Canada's legislation is expected to pass soon and, when it does, the United States will be the only country in North America without a national ban on animal testing for cosmetics.'

Canada Commits to End Animal Tox Testing While MoCRA Misses the Mark

Bill S-5 in Canada has passed with royal assent to end animal testing for chemical toxicity; cosmetics are expected to be next. Meanwhile, MoCRA in the U.S. missed the chance to address this major industry issue, one source critiques.

The announcement from the government is an important step towards the goal of ensuring that non-animal methods are accepted by the authorities to meet the requirements of other pieces of UK chemicals legislation, per the CTPA.

CTPA Welcomes UK Government Action to Ensure No Cosmetic Ingredient Testing on Animals

The announcement from the government is an important step towards the goal of ensuring that non-animal methods are accepted by the authorities to meet the requirements of other pieces of UK chemicals legislation, per the CTPA.

Cruelty Free International chief executive, Michelle Thew, said, 'It is outrageous that the government has abandoned the ban on using animals in cosmetics testing, and did so in secret while giving the impression that the policy remained in place.'

U.K. Government Alleged to Secretly Abandon Animal Testing Ban; CTPA Responds

Cruelty Free International called on Home Secretary Suella Braverman MP to reinstate the 1998 ban (case number CO/3748/21) although according to the CTPA, the ban was never abandoned.

The company maintains it received an exemption from the animal testing requirement. The plaintiffs claim no records of such have been located.

John Paul Mitchell Hit with Suit Alleging False 'No Animal Testing' Claim

John Paul Mitchell Systems is facing a class action suit alleging its "no animal testing" promise was broken to meet regulatory requirements in China to gain access to the market.

This will make New York the 10th state to prohibit the sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

New York Cruelty Free Cosmetics Act Signed into Law

The legislation will go into effect as of Jan. 1, 2023, and will end the sale of cosmetics tested on animals in New York State, WBNG reports.

'The halal product category is growing, and more consumers are looking for the IIDC halal symbol as it affirms the product's commitment to safety and health.'

BioCell Collagen Gains Halal Approval

BioCell's flagship ingredient, BioCell Collagen, is now halal-certified by the Islamic Information Documentation and Certification GmbH (IIDC), an accreditation accepted in nearly all Islamic countries.

Osea Officially an Ocean Positive Verified Brand

According to Osea, the brand offsets more carbon than it creates.

The CTPA and the U.K. cosmetic industry wants to promote the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal testing for these vital safety requirements under other chemicals legislation, especially UK Reach.

CTPA Convenes to Progress the Use and Regulatory Acceptance of Animal Testing Alternatives

The CTPA and the U.K. cosmetic industry wants to promote the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) as alternatives to animal testing for these vital safety requirements under other chemicals legislation, especially UK Reach.