Beauty Without Cruelty

Product-testing upon Animals

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The information is based on extensive research conducted by Beauty Without Cruelty from multiple sources.

Product-testing upon Animals

All cosmetic products should be formulated conforming to the restrictions imposted by IS 4707 (Part 1
and 2) and the lists of CFTA (Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrances Association, USA), EEC (European Economic Community) and the guidelines of IFRA (International Fragrance Association) as update from time to time. Cosmetic products formulated on the above lines are likely to be safe and such products may not warrant any safety testing. However, any cosmetic preparation formulated using the ingredients above, may be subjected to safety evaluation using animals as stipulated in this standard, if the manufacturer feels it necessary. Any formulation not tested on animals may bear the label “The product has not been tested on animals for safety”. Whereas products, which contain novel ingredients, which
are not under the purview of the above documents, would require safety testing using the guidelines provided in this standard.
– Excerpt form Indian Standard Methods of Test for Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics (Second Revision)
IS 4011:1997 – Bureau of Indian Standards.