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European Commission To Accelerate Transition Away from Animal Testing in Chemical Safety Assessments

“Today is a good day for animals and shows that Europe cares,” said Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy.

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Urgent Action Demanded: Ahead of CPR Revisions, MEPs Rally to Secure EU’s Animal Testing Ban for Cosmetics

The organization is concerned that a misalignment between the CPR and REACH regulations is weakening the cosmetics animal testing ban.

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“Cosmetics testing on animals is cruel, unnecessary, and outdated, and Congress should finally put a stop to it."

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.

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.

'As a leader in cruelty free beauty, we're celebrating this milestone and reflecting on the passionate hard work from our campaign partner, Cruelty Free International, our retail teams and of course, our activist customers.'

Canada Set to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics, Body Shop Responds

The Canadian government's proposed amendments in Budget 2023 will prohibit the sale of cosmetics that rely on new animal testing data or display misleading product labeling pertaining to animal testing.

'This new Brazilian norm is a welcome next step in the right direction ... However, a domestic testing ban on its own will not prevent the import and sale of newly animal-tested cosmetics from other countries.'

Brazil Prohibits Animal Testing for Cosmetics, Mandates Alternatives

The use of vertebrate animals, except human beings, in the R&D and quality control of personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes that use ingredients or compounds with safety and efficacy already scientifically proven is prohibited.

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.

A 2019 petition to the House of Commons stated, 'We, the undersigned residents of Canada, draw the attention of the House of Commons ... [that] animal testing is unnecessary to prove the safety of cosmetic products.'

After 8+ Years, is Canada Ready to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics?

Health Canada confirmed plans are in the works to implement an animal testing ban for cosmetics, according to The Globe and Mail.

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 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

This draft will supersede the 2015 edition, which includes the overarching technical standards for cosmetics safety supervision and testing in China. Public comments will be accepted through April 30, 2022.