Straight from the lab

Many cosmetics on the market today boast that they are “cruelty free”, however, in this month’s blog, I will attempt to bring an insight into this very important topic for the industry and how associated claims can be misleading.     Read on….and form your own opinion.   Some history on the ban on animal testing for cosmetics : 2004  The ban on animal testing in the European Union was first introduced on 11 th September 2004, when it became forbidden for manufacturers to test  finished cosmetic products on animals within the EU.  2009 In March 2009, a ban was also introduced in the EU for testing cosmetic  ingredients on animals.  At the same time, in 2009, a ban on the  sale of cosmetics tested on animals was also introduced, with the exception of some specific tests (repeated-dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity, and toxicokinetics). These tests were still allowed to be performed on animals during the phasing out period while research was pursued in order to validate