Ban on Cosmetic Animal Testing and Sales in the US
This new law prohibits cosmetic animal testing within the United States and the sale of cosmetics developed using such testing. It aims to promote ethical production methods and ensure consumers have access to cruelty-free products, while including specific exceptions.
Key points
Starting one year after the law passes, conducting cosmetic animal testing in the US will be illegal.
Starting one year after the law passes, selling or transporting cosmetics in the US that were developed using animal testing will be illegal.
Exceptions exist, such as testing required by foreign regulations or, in rare cases, requested by the FDA when no alternative exists and there's a serious health risk.
The law sets rules for labeling products as 'cruelty-free' to prevent misleading consumers.
The FDA is required to develop a plan to promote and accept alternative testing methods that do not use animals.
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