Cosmetics testing on animals

The RSPCA has campaigned for ‘cruelty-free’ cosmetics for 30 years and from 11th March 2013, new EU legislation will ban the sale of cosmetics which have been newly tested on animals within the European Union. This means that multinational companies can’t avoid a test ban in the EU by carrying out tests in other countries - if their products or ingredients have been newly tested on animals then they cannot be sold in the EU, no matter where in the world testing took place.

This ban is a landmark for animals and we hope it will send the message to other countries,and to companies operating outside the EU, that animal testing in the name of beauty is not acceptable.

Amid pressure from parts of the cosmetics industry to delay the ban, EU Commissioner Borg, who has responsibility for this area did not waiver. This ban will no doubt spare the suffering of many animals, if you would like to thank Commissioner Borg on their behalf, please do so by using the form below...