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Animal testing for cosmetic products is still required in some cases by ECHA. According to a recent study, 63 ingredients used solely in cosmetic products have been tested on animals after the Cosmetic Regulation ban on in vivo testing. As the intention of legislators and of EU citizens aimed to ensure that animal testing for cosmetic products is banned completely, this review should close the gaps (i.p.

Eurogroup for Animals welcomes this impact assessment with the purpose of reviewing some of the provisions of the Cosmetic Products Regulation in light of the objectives of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability.

Care should be taken to increase the acceptance of non-animal research methods for safety testing and to reduce animal testing. The wording of the laws must be clear and there must be no loopholes. Particularly in the field of testing endocrine disruptors, mixtures and polymers, care must be taken not to increase animal testing.

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Eurogroup for Animals welcomes this initiative which aims to align the basic legal provisions establishing ECHA with its future roles. We support actions that can harmonise safety assessments across EU legislation, but this must reflect the EU’s commitment to reduce and replace animal testing for safety and risk assessment, and be based on full exploitation of the toolbox of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).

Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the European Commissions proposal to modernise the mandate and governance of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide input and would like to take this opportunity to emphasise the need to further strengthen the integration of non-animal approaches within ECHAs mandate, strategic planning, reporting, and operational practices.