PETA Pressure to End Cosmetics Tests in China is Paying Off for Animals!

Just four years after PETA revealed that some formerly cruelty-free cosmetics companies—including Avon, Mary Kay, and Estée Lauder—had begun paying for tests on animals in order to market their products in China, the Chinese government has taken a huge step forward in reducing the use of animals in deadly cosmetics tests.

Previously, all imported cosmetics and some that are domestically produced were required by the Chinese government to be tested on animals. Now, the Chinese Food and Drug Administration has waived its requirement for certain cosmetics to be registered with the agency, which will mean that animal tests for “non–special use” cosmetics will no longer automatically be required.

This progress is thanks to scientists at the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS), whose work in China began with a grant from PETA. IIVS scientists have been working directly with Chinese government officials to end the country’s requirements for cosmetics tests on animals. We will continue to support this vital work until no more animals are poisoned, blinded, or killed in cosmetics tests.

What You Can Do

Please choose cosmetics and personal care products made only by companies on PETA’s cruelty-free list.