EU Bans Cosmetics With Animal-Tested Ingredients
BRUSSELS — No new cosmetic product sold in Europe can contain ingredients tested on animals, thanks to a European Union ban introduced Monday.
"This is a great opportunity for Europe to set an example of responsible innovation in cosmetics without any compromise on consumer safety," said Tonio Borg, the top official on health and consumer issues for the 27-country EU.
Animal rights groups were quick to cheer the measure, but Cosmetics Europe, a trade body representing the EU's (EURO)71 billion ($93 billion) industry, said the ban "acts as a brake on innovation."