Global C&T industry moves away from animal testing

Published: 27-Nov-2014
Regulatory

The Humane Society International's Wendy Higgins discusses progress region by region

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Over the last two years, we’ve witnessed a growing global shift away from animal testing for cosmetics. Once a side issue, regulatory reform and talk of ‘responsible innovation’ using proven, safe ingredients and cutting-edge non-animal test methods are now centre stage topics at cosmetic trade conferences the world over. At the forefront of much of this global change is Humane Society International’s (HSI) #BeCrueltyFree campaign.

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