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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

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

Givaudan Joins Animal-Free Safety Assessment Collaboration

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."

Shin-Etsu’s Natural Diluent System Balances Natural Origin and Performance

Shin-Etsu’s Natural Diluent System Balances Natural Origin and Performance

Three new products: part of Shin-Etsu’s Formulation Design Toolkit; a non-emulsifying crosspolymer, a non-emulsifying elastomer gel, and a silicone acrylate film former. All formulated with a natural diluent.

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.

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Industry, NGOs Claim REACH Amendments Could Increase Animal Testing

Industry and NGOs are calling out the European Commission's amendments to REACH to clarify animal testing requirements, highlighting how they likely will increase the use of animals.

BASF and Givaudan collaborated to develop and validate alternative animal testing methods, leading to the first toxicology testing strategy without animals that was adopted by OECD.

BASF and Givaudan Develop First OECD-Approved Animal Test Alternatives

The OECD has, for the first time, approved a non-animal strategy to assess skin sensitization based on three tests. In addition, the Kinetic Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay was approved to predict the intensity of reactions. All tests are the results of BASF/Givaudan joint efforts.

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UK Government to Certify Cosmetics for Animal Test Exemptions in China

Cosmetic brands and companies manufacturing in the United Kingdom may now obtain a Good Manufacturing Practice certificate from the government exempting them from animal testing.

IBA's statement comes after the launch of the social media video 'Save Ralph.' Photo: The Humane Society International.

IBA Responds to 'Save Ralph," Issues Statement Against Animal Testing

The IBA has issued a statement in support of the complete elimination of animal testing for establishing the safety of cosmetics.

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China Finalizes Animal Test Exemptions, CSAR Requirements for Cosmetics

Exemptions from animal testing under given conditions and the finalized documentation requirements for Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) in China will come into full force on May 1, 2021, reports ChemLinked.

France is the first country in the EU to export its “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

'Ordinary' French Cosmetics Become the First to Bypass China’s Animal Testing Mandate

France has become the first country in the EU to export “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

'REACH must not be used to circumvent the Cosmetics Regulation and render the cosmetics testing and marketing bans meaningless.'

Unilever + 484 Stakeholders Urge EU Officials: Uphold Cosmetic Animal Testing Ban

In an open letter from the industry, Unilever and some 484 additional industry stakeholders pressed European lawmakers to uphold the animal testing ban for cosmetics.