Advancements in Global Animal Testing Regulations

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Washington State to Ban Animal Testing for Cosmetics Apr 10, 2024
On March 15, 2024, the Governor of Washington State signed HB 1097 into law, prohibiting the sale of cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing within the state...

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Exploring the Use of Animal Testing in Japanese Cosmetics Nov 24, 2023
In Japan, cosmetics products include a part of quasi-drugs which are considered as beauty products, such as medicated tooth paste, 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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US Moves Towards National Ban on Cosmetic Animal Testing Oct 19, 2023
On September 12, 2023, a bipartisan group of legislators reintroduced an updated version of the Humane Cosmetics Act in the U.S. House of Representatives...

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Exploring EU's Animal Testing: From Bans to Regulatory Interfaces and Beyond Aug 30, 2023
EU has set an ultimate goal of phasing out animal’s use for scientific purposes, and is taking concrete actions to achieve this goal. This article provides an overview of the current status of animal testing in the EU, the ban on animal testing for cosmetics, the interface between cosmetics and chemicals regulations, and the latest updates on the EU's animal testing policy.

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[Updated] Canada Bans Cosmetic Animal Testing Dec 22, 2023
On June 22, Bill C-47 was passed by the Senate, legally putting an end to cosmetic testing on animals in Canada.

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Brazil Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetics Mar 20, 2023
On February 24, 2023, Brazil’s National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation (CONCEA) adopted Resolution No. 58, which entered into force on March 1, 2023...

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China Animal Testing Exemption: A Collection of Global Countries Where the Government Can Issue A Cosmetic GMP Certificate Oct 19, 2021
ChemLinked compiled a list of countries/regions where the government can issue a cosmetic GMP certificate, which is a required document for general cosmetic animal testing exemption in China.

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Interview Vol. 3 | China Cosmetic Animal Testing Exemption: What’s the Impact? Any Possibility for Post-market Animal Testing? May 25, 2021
In the past, China required all imported cosmetics to conduct animal testing, which prevented many overseas companies from entering China through general trade. Eventually on May 1, 2021, China exempted mandatory animal testing for imported general cosmetics. This is definitely a great news for overseas companies, but there are also certain thresholds. ChemLinked invited Joanna, the senior regulatory consultant from REACH24H, to talk about the thresholds and impact of animal testing exemption in China.

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Breaking News! China to Exempt Animal Testing for Imported General Cosmetics on May 1 Mar 04, 2021
Imported general cosmetics will be permitted to exempt from animal testing from May 1, 2021. International cruelty-free brands will be able to tap into the Chinese cosmetic market under new conditions.

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Free Report | Global Regulatory Updates of Animal Testing in 2020 Dec 29, 2020
Cruelty-free advocates have made huge headway in lobbying governments to ban animal testing. In this report, ChemLinked will look at those major advancements in the global push towards a global ban on animal testing...

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Australia’s AICIS and Animal Testing Ban Commenced on July 1, 2020 Jul 08, 2020
With the entry into force of the Australian Industrial Chemicals Act 2019 on July 1, the Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) officially replaced the previous National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) as the new national regulator of the importation and manufacture of industrial chemicals. The ban on the use of new animal test data for chemicals solely used in cosmetics also took effect on the same day...

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Singapore Scientists Develop In-vitro Human Skin that Hopefully Put an End to Animal Testing Nov 20, 2019
Singapore scientists developed in-vitro skin that has the same chemical and biological properties as human skin, which is expected to put an end to animal testing in the cosmetic industry...

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India Clarifies Imported Cosmetics Animal Testing Compliance Protocols Jul 15, 2015
India Office of Drugs Controller General recently promulgated a circular to further specify the requirements for importers to comply with the ban on importation of cosmetics tested on animals.

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New Zealand Becomes First Australasian Country to Ban Animal Testing of Cosmetics Apr 07, 2015
An amendment to the Animal Welfare Act of New Zealand, pertaining to the banning of animal testing of cosmetics and their ingredients was voted through on Mar 31 2015 by the New Zealand parliament.

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Korea Takes First Step Towards Ending Cosmetics Animal Testing Mar 12, 2015
On March 11 2015, the revision of Korea’s cosmetic act was proposed by congresswoman Jung-Lim Moon at the National Assembly with the goal of ending animal testing of cosmetics. The announcement marks a milestone in Korea’s journey towards ending animal testing of cosmetics. The draft bill has already received support from 22 Assembly members and will be discussed at the upcoming Assembly session in April. If successful the bill will come into effect two years after its announcement.

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