5 yrs, 1 mth ago

Australia is banning cosmetic testing on animals

That is a breakthrough, if this does come into fruition.

Has any other beauty on BH heard about this?

I am a member of The Body Shop’s Love Your Body loyalty program, and they did bring up something about this…maybe in one of their newsletters.

Looking forward to hearing from you guys who know more about this.

Cheers

Justine (BeautifulJusty on BH)

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  • 4 yrs, 10 mths ago

    What fabulous news!

    So happy!

  • 4 yrs, 10 mths ago

    I am SO happy about this – it’s great news! Finally.

  • 5 yrs ago

    FYI The commencement date is 1 July 2020.

  • 5 yrs, 1 mth ago

    This is the best news that has come out of the CF sphere in forever. I’m super happy!

  • 5 yrs, 1 mth ago

    But what brands actually still actively test on animals? I am not really aware of any. I think all the brands I use are not tested on animals on their own accounts.

    I thought the discussion has already shifted to focus on “what brands are sold in China so that they implicitly allow animal testing”. In which case the discussion is a lot more complicated and I still haven’t decided which side I would take.

    • Skincare Junkie, you are so thoughtful. There are still a few brands out there that test on animals. Made in China, definitely food for thought. Thank you very much for sharing. I am sorry for my delayed response.

    • 5 yrs, 1 mth ago

      I don`t think any brands made here did for a long time, but it wasn`t explicitly banned, but it could have happened at any point until now. This goes down to the manufacturing and sourcing raw materials level, some suppliers may do animal testing (not necessarily in Australia). Suppliers like New Directions are certified Cruelty Free, and anything they contract manufacture is too.

      The focus is on getting China to ease up and accept alternative testing data, which is usually more accurate. Any cosmetics imported for sale in brick and mortar stores are subject to pre and post market animal testing (the required by law thing). It`s an attempt to discourage foreign imports and encourage Chinese owned brands to flourish. Chinese consumers want western brands, that`s why brands are still selling there. I don`t think it`s a bad thing that there is a consumer base, but it is a bad thing that the government is making these brands jump through so many hoops to get in. B2B and Daigou buying is a better way to sell, as it just bypasses those laws, but it`s not as convenient as retail shopping. It`s an investment risk where entering a market that is selectively “”free”” may cause decline in sales in other countries, and also, the same products sold in China may be banned for sale in certain markets (like the EU, India, Sao Paolo, NZ, and now Aus), so they have to make and market two different products, really.

      As for the loopholes – a brand can establish manufacturing within China to bypass the laws too – brands like Burt`s Bees, Dove, Nudestix etc, have done this, and there`s also the Leaping Bunny Pilot Program helping already cruelty free brands establish themselves in China, or brands can establish a B2B in Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau, where the laws don`t apply.

  • 5 yrs, 1 mth ago

    This is so awesome!!! YAY!!!

  • 5 yrs, 1 mth ago

    It has been talked about 2016. To be put in place July 2017. Hm…waiting.

    Shockingly still find products with crocodile fat and emu oil in our local stores. Can we stop killing animals for slathering them on our faces, that would be great. It is just too weird.

    • So agree Yohanna. We still need to be mindful when it comes to purchasing our beauty products etc. Love it how you`re so observant. This will be a change for good.

  • 5 yrs, 1 mth ago

    Great news! Thanks fir letting us know 🙂

  • 5 yrs, 1 mth ago

    That’s good 🙂 This is the first I’ve heard but its great.

  • 5 yrs, 1 mth ago

    This is great. I hope one day it is world wide!

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