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British law
In 1998, in a historic triumph for the animal protection community, the government announced it would no longer issue licences to test cosmetic products or ingredients on animals. This took the form of a voluntary agreement with the cosmetics industry, although it is not entrenched in law.
The loophole
This is certainly a step in the right direction. HOWEVER, there is no ban on selling cosmetics in this country which have been tested abroad. This, therefore, does little to help the animals, as companies just carry out their testing outside of Britain. As a result, most of the products we see on our shelves are NOT cruelty-free, contrary to the beliefs of most people. Countries such as the U.S. and Japan require that all new ingredients must be animal tested to ensure safety. This means that every 'new improved super formula' we see advertised has invariably involved much cruelty in its development. Generally, finished products do not have to be tested if they comprise a combination of previously tested substances, unless it is suspected that that particular combination will cause a toxic reaction.
The European Union (EU)
A proposed ban on the sale and marketing of cosmetics tested on animals within the EU is currently under negotiation. The European Parliament, recognising its constituents' concerns, supports the combined ban but the European Commission and the Council of Ministers do not. They support a ban on carrying out animal tests but do not want the marketing ban. Initially this may not seem to be a problem, but without a sales ban, companies could simply conduct their animal testing outside the EU and still sell the products within it. A sales ban would force companies to use non-animal methods. It now remains to be seen whether the Commission and the Council of Ministers will uphold the will of the EU Parliament and its people. (In the last vote the UK minister, representing the Dept of Trade & Industry, vigorously opposed the combined ban.)
qwerty000
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neutrogena,loreal DO test on animals.the body shop is owned by loreal now so its no longer so cruelty free.revlon claims not to test on animals but buys ingrediants frm suppliers who test on animals.check out gocrueltyfree.com nd buav.com for the most accurate info
