Ban on Testing of Cosmetics on Animals
The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 have been amended vide Gazette notification No G.S.R. 346(E) dated 21 May, 2014 prohibiting the testing of cosmetics on animals in the country as per the recommendation of Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) made in its 65th meeting held on 25 November, 2013. This also harmonizes our regulations with the European Union's regulation on cosmetics.