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Europe May Reduce Scope Of 2013 Ban On Animal-Tested Cosmetics

The European Commission is considering whether to limit the scope of the 2013 EU ban on cosmetics tested on animals per the Seventh Amendment to the Cosmetics Directive. A decision is expected in the first half of 2012.

The European Commission is in the final stages of assessing the potential impact of the 2013 EU ban on cosmetics tested on animals and is considering taking action that would limit the scope of the regulation.

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