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Chile Bans Cosmetics Animal Testing and Trade

Becomes the third country in South America to abolish animal testing for cosmetics.

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By: Charlie Sternberg

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After a multi-year campaign by Humane Society International (HSI) and ONG Te Protejo, Chile has officially banned cosmetic animal testing as well as the manufacturing, import and marketing of cosmetics tested on animals elsewhere in the world.
 
This followed a unanimous vote by the full Senate session on Dec. 20.
 
The Bill was further supported by the Animal-Free Safety Assessment Collaboration—a global initiative that brings together corporate and non-profit leaders, including Lush, Unilever, Avon, L’Oreal, Procter & Gamble, the Chilean cosmetics industry association Camera Cosmetica, and other cosmetic and chemical manufacturers.
 
Chile is the latest country to pass laws to end or limit cosmetic animal testing and/or sales. Earlier this year, the Canadian government passed measures through the Budget Implementation Act (Bill C-47) that will officially ban cosmetics animal testing and trade in Canada.
 
“Thanks to the passion and determination of animal loving consumers, progressive beauty brands, and politicians across the globe who share our desire for a cruelty-free world, animal testing for cosmetics has been banned in 45 countries,” said Daniela Benavides Sanchez, Humane Society International country director for Chile. “HSI and our partners have been instrumental in securing many of these bans, including in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, India, South Korea and Australia. Today we are delighted to welcome Chile to this list of nations and commend Juan Antonio Coloma and members of Senate for making the landmark legislation a reality.”
 
“This is a milestone for our organization and for animals. Thanks to this initiative, countless animals will be saved from unnecessary cruelty in Chile,” stated Nicole Valdebenito, director of awareness and advocacy at NGO Te Protejo. “In addition to suffering, these experiments are outdated compared to new methods that do not require living beings.”

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