09.03.14
The Chinese authorities have now abolished the requirement for animal testing for most cosmetics manufactured in the country, including shampoo, makeup, many skin care products and perfume. According to Cruelty Free International, this is “great news” as cruelty-free companies can now seek to sell these products in the country without animal testing—as long as they finish (package) their products in China.
Animal testing is still required however for “special cosmetics” such as skin whitening products, hair dyes, deodorant and sun cream.
In other news, in the US, the California Legislature with overwhelming bi-partisan support recently passed Senate Joint Resolution 22, titled the Cruelty Free Cosmetics Resolution. It was approved on a vote of 31-0 in the Senate and a vote of 64-0 in the Assembly.
The resolution, sponsored by Cruelty Free International, and authored by Senator Marty Block (D-San Diego) asks the California legislature to send a message to the US Congress and the President to adopt uniform restrictions on animal testing of cosmetics.
Animal testing is still required however for “special cosmetics” such as skin whitening products, hair dyes, deodorant and sun cream.
In other news, in the US, the California Legislature with overwhelming bi-partisan support recently passed Senate Joint Resolution 22, titled the Cruelty Free Cosmetics Resolution. It was approved on a vote of 31-0 in the Senate and a vote of 64-0 in the Assembly.
The resolution, sponsored by Cruelty Free International, and authored by Senator Marty Block (D-San Diego) asks the California legislature to send a message to the US Congress and the President to adopt uniform restrictions on animal testing of cosmetics.