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Exploring the Use of Animal Testing in Japanese Cosmetics

Nov 24, 2023
Rose Hong
While cosmetic companies have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their products, there is no legal requirement for animal testing of cosmetics.

Currently, the MHLW has published guidelines on eight alternative methods and recommends practitioners to refer to or use relevant alternative guidelines released by JaCVAM.

In Japan, cosmetics products include a part of quasi-drugs which are considered as beauty products, such as medicated toothpaste, hair dyes and permanent waving agent. Both cosmetics and quasi-drugs are regulated by the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Law (PMDL, formerly Pharmaceutical Affairs Law). Therefore, based on Japan's unique application of cosmetics, how is the animal testing system for cosmetics regulated in Japan?

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