06 Feb 2023 --- Animal testing for cosmetics has been banned in the European Union (EU) for ten years but due to various loopholes consumers are unknowingly purchasing products that have been tested on animals. Meanwhile, some brands continue to sell into international markets that still require animal testing on cosmetics, notably China. As the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics/End Animal Testing receives validation of over 1.2 million signatures, pushing the initiative forward for the European Commission (EC) to examine, PersonalCareInsights is publishing a series of reports on the current state of animal testing for cosmetics and personal care products.
