Ban on Cosmetic Animal Testing: New Ethical Standards in the US
This Act establishes a complete prohibition on conducting cosmetic animal testing within the United States and bans the sale or transport of products tested on animals after the effective date. Effective one year after enactment, this change ensures that cosmetic safety is primarily determined using alternative methods, with very limited exceptions for public health concerns or foreign regulatory requirements. Consumers gain assurance that their cosmetic purchases adhere to higher ethical standards.
Key points
One year after enactment, conducting or contracting for cosmetic animal testing in the US becomes illegal.
The sale or transport of cosmetics developed using animal testing conducted by anyone in the supply chain after the effective date is prohibited.
Evidence from new animal testing cannot be used to establish cosmetic safety, except in rare cases where no non-animal alternative exists and serious health risks are identified.
Civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation may be imposed, and states are prevented from setting different rules regarding cosmetic animal testing.
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