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The sensitivity of the test indicates it could be useful as a screening tool and could contribute to research on alternative skin corrosion tests.

Researchers Develop Invertebrate Alternative In vivo Skin Corrosion Test

Work published in Environmental Pollution describes an invertebrate alternative in vivo skin corrosion test that reportedly is more sensitive to acids and alkalis than traditional skin models.

China's National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) plans to introduce a more systematic and comprehensive standard consistent with the current industry situation.

China Drafts 2022 Safety and Technical Standard for Cosmetics

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

Animal-Aid has pledged £51k to accelerate research, development and commercialization of acute toxicity tests by ethical safety testing laboratory XCellR8.

Animal Aid Funds XCellR8 for Animal-free Safety Testing

Animal-Aid has pledged £51k to accelerate the research, development and commercialization of acute toxicity tests by ethical safety testing laboratory XCellR8.

Berjé’s Helichrysum Oil - An Everlasting Cosmetic Solution

Berjé’s Helichrysum Oil - An Everlasting Cosmetic Solution

From Ancient Greek tonics to modern skincare routines, Helichrysum Oil has remained an everlasting staple of the cosmetics industry. Berjé details how this legendary Corsican ingredient finds use in everything from skin creams to fine fragrances.

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Animal Testing for Cosmetics Banned in Virginia as of 2022

"The more states that adopt this legislation, and Virginia being one of the first, has really helped push forward the federal legislation ... [W]hat we really do need is a harmonized law across the U.S.”

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Humane Cosmetics Act Brought Before U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Humane Society of the United States, and Humane Society Legislative Fund applauded U.S. Senators and Representatives for bipartisan efforts to introduce the Humane Cosmetics Act.

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ECHA on Combining Animal Alternative Data to Assess Sensitization

The ECHA recently published guidance for REACH registrants on reliably combining different sources of animal alternative-derived test data to assess the skin sensitizing potential of chemicals.

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New Jersey Bans the Sale of Out-of-State Cosmetics Tested on Animals

While the state had already banned animal testing for cosmetics where alternative methods exist, the law extends its reach to ban the sale of such cosmetics from outside of the state.

Givaudan has also pledged to contribute to real-world case studies in animal-free safety assessment.

Givaudan Joins Animal-Free Safety Assessment Collaboration

Givaudan has also pledged to contribute to real-world case studies in animal-free safety assessment.

MEPs passed the resolution by 667 votes to four.

[updated] Report: EU Parliament Accelerates Plan for Animal Testing Ban

Members of the European Parliament reportedly passed a resolution calling on the European Union to expedite the ban on animal testing, "as soon as scientifically possible."

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The Body Shop, Unilever Defend Cruelty-free Testing, Call for Paradigm Shift

While Europe has banned animal testing for cosmetics, the REACH regulation permits it for chemicals. A recent Unilever paper calls for a paradigm shift to close this gap; in the meantime, The Body Shop and Dove have partnered with Peta and CFI to defend cruelty-free testing.

Mexico is one of 41 countries to ban animal testing.

Report: Mexico Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics

The new law was championed by the Humane Society International/Mexico and ONG Te Protejo.

VeganSure tests products using non-animal derived culture media to keep these products vegan.

MSL Solution Providers Tests Microbiological Profile with VeganSure

The VeganSure solution tests products for antimicrobial efficacy using non-animal derived culture media. These plant-derived or synthetic alternatives are registered with The Vegan Society’s Trademark and have been adopted by the likes of The Body Shop.