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Korea to Restrict the Use of Animal Testing

Jul 24, 2015
Angelita Hu
Korea MFDS announced that it has amended the clauses related to animal testing in the Cosmetic Act. The amendments will be implemented since July 16 2016. 

Korea MFDS announced that it has amended the clauses related to animal testing in the Cosmetic Act. The amendments will be implemented since July 16 2016.

According to the announcement, manufacturers are not permitted to use animals for R&D, safety management and quality control of cosmetics. In such case, the MFDS will take into consideration the circumstances to restrict the use of animals through phased approaches. The details and applicable scope related to the restriction will be stipulated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

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