Concea prohibits the use of animals in research on cosmetics – 01/03/2023 – Science
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The Concea (National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation) prohibited the use of animals, except human beings, in carrying out research for the development of cosmetics, hygiene products and perfumes.
The body is linked to the Ministry of Science and Technology and the decision was published in the Official Gazette this Wednesday (1st).
The measure states that it is mandatory in Brazil to adopt alternative methods that reduce the use of animals in this type of study.
“The use of vertebrate animals, except human beings, in scientific research and in the development and quality control of personal hygiene products, cosmetics and perfumes that use in their formulations ingredients or compounds with safety and efficacy already scientifically proven is prohibited”, says the norm.
At the end of last year, the Federal Senate had already approved a similar project. The matter, however, is still in the Chamber.
The approval of the measure in the Legislature could reinforce the ban on the use of animals, but the Concea norm already has the power to veto this possibility.
The veto to the use of animals in these researches is defended by several non-governmental organizations that militate in the animal cause.
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