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Under the legislation, the sharing of tests and
studies on animals is mandatory, therefore, companies
testing the same chemicals are obliged to share
their data to ensure there is no duplication of
animal testing.
One of the objectives of REACH is to promote
alternative test methods. They are promoted throughout
the text and animal testing must only be undertaken
as last resort. The European
Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is obliged to submit
a report to the Commission every 3 years on the
implementation of non-animal test methods. Additionally,
the Commission must publish a report every 5 years
on the funding of alternative test methods.
The 7th
amendment to the Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)
which bans the use of animals in safety testing
for most cosmetic ingredients or products from
either 2009 or 2013, remains intact. However it
is possible some ingredients may still be tested
under REACH.
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