Australia bans cosmetic animal experiments from July

From July 1, Australia has banned animal experiments related to cosmetics.

As a result, the safety of new raw materials for cosmetics manufactured or imported in Australia cannot be verified, and information obtained through animal experiments cannot be used.

On the 6th, according to the Australian Department of Health (DoH), the ban on the use of cosmetics-related animal experiment data in the country is to continue efforts to protect public health and the safety and environment of workers, and reduce the impact of corporate activities. The pace of the European Union (EU) remains the same.

As the ban on animal experiments enters the implementation stage, it will promote Australia's efforts to find new methods other than animal experiments to obtain information to ensure the industrial use of various chemical substances in all fields, including cosmetics.

While implementing the ban on cosmetic animal experiments, the Australian Department of Health has formulated various implementation plans.

For example, for domestic industrial chemicals that are only used as raw materials for cosmetics, a law prohibiting the use of new materials for animal experiments has been formulated.

At the same time, the National Health Care Research Council (NHMRC) has collaborated with the government to revise the animal ethics law and merge it with the law prohibiting cosmetic animal experiments.

The Australian Department of Health has worked closely with cosmetic companies to formulate regulations for self-regulation.

The self-regulatory performance regulations include comprehensive information on consumers and the cosmetics industry.

In addition, an advisory committee for the implementation of the prohibition of cosmetic animal experiments has also been formed. The advisory committee composed of the heads of the cosmetic industry and animal welfare groups, research scholars and government representatives will pay close attention to the prohibition of cosmetic animal testing in the first 12 months Achievements and existing problems.

In addition, the use of animal experiment materials related to cosmetic raw materials is prohibited except for three exceptions, which will apply.

In the case that the exceptions required for health care and environmental protection are on the same track as the relevant EU regulations, detailed contents have been formulated.