Ban on Cosmetic Animal Testing and Sale of Such Products.
New law prohibits animal testing for cosmetics in the U.S. and the sale of products tested on animals. This means consumers will have access to more products that did not involve animal suffering, and companies will need to find alternative safety assessment methods. The act includes financial penalties for violations.
Key points
One year after the law's enactment, cosmetic animal testing in the U.S. will be illegal.
The sale and interstate transport of cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing will also be prohibited one year after enactment.
Companies cannot rely on animal testing data conducted after the effective date, unless no non-animal alternatives exist or testing was required by foreign authorities or in specific human health risk situations.
Violations of the act may result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.
The law mandates the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop a strategic plan to promote alternative, non-animal testing methods.
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