China May Dispense With Animal-Test Requirements For Imported Non-Special-Use Cosmetics

Reportedly, there would be stipulations for animal-testing waivers, including possession of a Quality Management System certificate, but generally the draft measures should inspire optimism in animal-welfare and industry corners alike.

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China’s been making incremental reforms to its cosmetics regulatory framework in recent years that have streamlined the path to market and helped to level the playing field between domestic and foreign firms.

However, required animal testing on non-special-use cosmetics has remained a unique problem for manufacturers of imported products.

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