Imported ‘ordinary’ cosmetics will not be required to undergo animal testing from May 1 this year, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has confirmed in its finalised regulations.

Furthermore, authorities will begin to condtionally accept data derived from alternative animal testing methods for new cosmetic ingredients registration and notification.

The move to exempt imported ordinary cosmetics would mark China’s biggest step forward toward cruelty-free practices.

Ordinary cosmetics, which make up the bulk of the market, and are defined by China as products that do not have claims such as anti-ageing, skin whitening or anti-acne.

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Published by Amanda Lim on March 08, 2021