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UD will not sell its edgy products in China. |
While several factors were important in reaching this decision, “ultimately we did not feel we could comply with current regulations in China and remain true to our core principles,” the company said.
The decision to sell in China was announced in early June, and the cosmetic brand reportedly experienced backlash from loyal fans who did not like the country’s stance on animal testing.
“Following our initial announcement, we realized that we needed to step back, carefully review our original plan, and talk to a number of individuals and organizations that were interested in our decision. We regret that we were unable to respond immediately to many of the questions we received, and appreciate the patience our customers have shown as we worked through this difficult issue,” the company wrote on its Facebook page on July 6.
“Urban Decay has made the right choice,” said Kate Willett, director of regulatory toxicology, risk assessment and alternatives at the US Humane Society. “This decision will give strength to consumers and other companies to fight animal testing of cosmetics worldwide.”