Regulations in some regions and public opinion in others have essentially banned animal testing of cosmetic products and ingredients in most of the world, but ingredient suppliers and finished product marketers continue to face challenges in regulatory acceptance of non-animal testing methodologies.
ICCS President Hill On Growing Regulatory Confidence In Alternative Testing Methodologies
In the year since its establishment, the International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety has worked to engage with regulators as they build frameworks for assessing cosmetic safety without animal tests. ICCS president and CEO Erin Hill discusses current challenges and what lies ahead.

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