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Statement by the Personal Care Products Council in Support of the Reintroduction of the Humane Cosmetics Act
Washington, D.C. – “The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) stands firm in its commitment to eliminate new cosmetics animal testing and urges Congress to reintroduce the bipartisan Humane Cosmetics Act.
“The Humane Cosmetics Act ensures a uniform standard for animal welfare, while continuing to support the development of safe and innovative cosmetics and personal care products. We are proud of our work with legislators, regulators and other partners, including the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF), on the previous version of this legislation and look forward to continued collaboration as we work toward our shared goal of eliminating cosmetics animal testing globally.
“The beauty industry has long advocated for government recognition and acceptance of alternative testing methods for product safety. Working with regulators, scientists and safety experts – and through collaborations with institutional, academic and private sector partnerships – PCPC and its member companies have promoted and used alternative methods for decades.
“To date, the cosmetics and personal care products industry has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to develop scientifically valid alternatives to animal testing. This research began in 1981 with an industry grant to establish the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT). The cosmetics and personal care products industry continues to support research programs that eliminate the need for animal testing and remains committed to advocating for the acceptance of alternative methods and approaches to animal testing by regulatory bodies around the world.”
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Based in Washington, D.C., the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is the leading national trade association representing global cosmetics and personal care products companies. Founded in 1894, PCPC’s 600 member companies manufacture, distribute and supply the vast majority of finished personal care products marketed in the U.S. As the makers of a diverse range of products millions of consumers rely on and trust every day – from sunscreens, toothpaste and shampoo to moisturizer, makeup and fragrance – personal care products companies are global leaders committed to product safety, quality and innovation.
