China’s animal testing ban on cosmetics expected to spark flurry of new beauty entrants

By Becky Bargh 11-Mar-2021

From 1 May, ‘ordinary’ cosmetics will be allowed to sell in the country without being subject to controversial animal testing

China’s animal testing ban on cosmetics expected to spark flurry of new beauty entrants

In a long-awaited move, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has announced that all imported ‘ordinary’ cosmetics will be exempt from animal testing from 1 May.

‘Ordinary’ cosmetics are products defined as those that do not have active claims, such as anti-ageing or anti-acne.

Brands will now be allowed to sell their products in the market as long as they provide a safety assessment and are made under Good Manufacturing Practice conditions.

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