China No Longer Requires Animal Testing on Most Imported Cosmetics

LIVEKINDLY · last updated March 4, 2021 – 7:00 PM

Chinas animal testing policy on most imported cosmetics is ending, allowing for cruelty-free brands to sell their products in the nation. China will no longer require animal testing on imported cosmetics. The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), which regulates the region’s drugs and medical devices, made the announcement on its website. Animal-Tested Cosmetics in ChinaUp until now, cosmetics animal testing has been mandatory in China. The organization said that development and research into cruelty-free cosmetics testing, noting it was a top priority.

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