Safety
The cosmetics industry considers new data from animal tests only as a last resort where the legislation requires and permits it. There remain several regulatory tests for which there are no non-animal alternative methods. These tests are necessary to ensure that ingredients cause no harm to consumers.
The safety of cosmetics is the cornerstone of the cosmetics industry. Any new alternative method for safety assessment must be shown to provide at least an equivalent level of consumer protection and be approved by the regulatory authorities.
The cosmetics industry’s product innovation is driven by safety, efficacy and a desire for progress on sustainability.