- EU has set an ultimate goal of phasing out animal’s use for scientific purposes, and is taking concrete actions to achieve this goal; - The testing and marketing bans within the framework of the Cosmetics Regulation do not extend to testing necessary for environmental endpoints, worker exposure, and non-cosmetic uses of substances under REACH. - In response to the three objectives outlined in the ninth ECI, “Save Cruelty-free Cosmetics—Commit to a Europe Without Animal Testing”, the European Commission proposes five actions to further enhance animal welfare.
Animal testing plays an important role in assessing risks from chemicals to human health, and evaluating medicines. The knowledge gained from these areas has been significantly contributing to better health, improving the life quality, and increasing the life expectancy of human beings.
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Under the current regulatory framework, cosmetics registrants and notifiers can continue to submit a simplified version of the safety assessment report during the registration or notification process until May 1, 2025. Following this deadline, a full version of the safety assessment will be mandated. To facilitate a smooth transition, China is planning to release a set of technical guidelines.
The current cosmetic technical standard STSC 2015 specifies the cosmetics' general safety standards, prohibited/restricted/permitted ingredients and testing methods. It is revised aperiodically in response to changing trade practices in the industry. China is planning to issue a new version of STSC.
