The ban is already due to be celebrated in the European Union. The law takes effect in March of this year, and has little chance of being repealed. After 20 years of battling animal testing, The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International are finally resting as their dream comes true.
Activists now unite hoping the case will serve as an example for other countries, such as China, where animal testing is required. It is, in fact, a historic event that marks the end of more than 20 years of campaigning. Now let's apply our decision and determination on a global stage to ensure that the rest of the world will follow suit, ”said Michelle Thew, executive director of Cruelty Free International.
The case has been studied since 2009, and has only just been approved, but it is a big step not only for the Vegetarian and Vegan community, but for society as a whole. The law prohibits the sale of any animal-tested cosmetic or hygiene product in Europe or anywhere in the world, meaning that importation of these products into European countries is also barred, as well as shipping a product for testing in another country. and sold over there.
And it doesn't stop there, the store and the association already have a customer list in 55 countries supporting the end of testing globally. PETA provides lists of free international animal testing companies, as well as those that still do them. The biggest hurdle of brands has been China, which requires any company that sells them to test their products and / or compounds on animals to ensure safety, such as Avon and L'Oreal, and L'Ocitane which after years on PETA's free list, he ended up preferring to enter the Chinese market.
Fortunately around here, many stores receive the "Cruelty Free" seal, including Apothecary, Adcos, Natura, Mineral Element, Contains 1g, Amend, Éh, Farmaervas (Tracta), Scenting Water, Garnet, Impala, Giovanna Baby, Phytoervas , Aromas Art, Mohogany, Max Love, Multivegetal, Niasi (Risque, Biocolor), OX, Racco, Davene, Vult, Duda Molinos, Ecologie, and many others, the full list can be found on the PEA website, which is the national group that guarantees animal rights and assists companies wishing to join the cause.
It remains to wait for March 11 to arrive, and see the reactions of the market, and those who still require the tests. With so many options available for safe testing, the move points to a beautiful and cruelty-free near future.
EU Animal Testing Ban POINTLESS?! Cosmetic Industry News (March 2024)
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