Cosmetics Animal Testing

Australia animal testing: At odds with EU ban

08-Aug-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Following the new regulatory reform, non-profit organisations (NGOs) criticise and oppose Australia’s proposed animal testing cosmetics ban.

Taiwan votes to ban cosmetics animal testing

02-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Following India and South Korea’s decisions to become the first Asian nation to ban animal testing on cosmetics, Taiwan has also voted to end cosmetics animal testing.

Taiwan set to be first 'cruelty free' market in South East Asia

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Parliament in Taiwan has launched a new bill to ban animal testing of cosmetics in the country, as well as the sale of animal tested cosmetics abroad.

Pressure mounts on New Zealand to end cosmetics animal testing

18-Feb-2015 By Simon Pitman

Animal rights groups are turning on the pressure in an effort to persuade authorities in New Zealand that the practice of cosmetics animal testing should be banned.

China ends animal testing on regular cosmetics

02-Jul-2014 By Simon Pitman

China authorities have continued to make steps toward the ending of animal testing on cosmetics by ceasing mandatory testing for ordinary cosmetic products produced and sold in China.

Australian senator proposes bill to end animal testing on cosmetics

18-Mar-2014 By Simon Pitman

A group of MPs in Australia have backed a bill introduced by Senator Lee Rhiannon that proposes to end all types of animal testing on cosmetics in the country.

CFDA plans to phase out mandatory animal testing on China-made cosmetics

13-Nov-2013 By Simon Pitman

The China Food & Drug Administration has announced significant changes to animal testing on cosmetics products, but animal rights groups claim the battle to end such testing is not over yet.