NOOVES Cruelty Free
We hereby certify that the products manufactured by NOOVES NAILS have not been tested in animal testing. The marketing of finished cosmetic products that have been experimentally tested on animals has been prohibited since September 11, 2004, and on March 11, 2009, ingredients or combinations of ingredients that had been tested on animals were added to the ban. That is, the regulation refers to the prohibition of both ingredients, combinations of ingredients and the final product.
Europe banned animal testing in cosmetic products, effective July 11, 2013.
Taking into account that toxicity studies are requested for safety evaluations, it is important to take into account the provisions of the prohibition of animal testing according to the 7th Amendment to the Cosmetics Directive and the respective deadlines specified on 1 of October 2004, which have been fully corroborated in EC Regulation No. 1223/2009.
WHAT DOES THIS REGULATION DO?
- Increases the safety of cosmetic products sold in the European Union (EU) by imposing stricter safety requirements.
- Simplifies procedures for companies and regulatory authorities in the sector.
- Updates standards to reflect the latest technological advances, including the possible use of nanomaterials.
- Maintains the already existing prohibition of animal testing.
FROM WHEN DID THE REGULATION COME INTO FORCE?
As of July 11, 2013. Another key point of the European regulation is that “a person responsible” for the cosmetic product is required to guarantee that said product complies with all the relevant safety requirements included in the legislation.
Another requirement of the RE also requires the packaging or labeling of the cosmetic to inform, name and address of the person responsible, content, list of ingredients, use, expiration, in the language of the country in which it is marketed, it does not need to include “Cruelty free” or “not tested on animals” because the RE no longer allows it.
Whenever a cosmetic is marketed in Europe, it must comply with the European Regulation.
IMPORTANT – NOTICE
PRODUCTS OF CHINESE ORIGIN - MADE IN CHINA
In China, all cosmetics and beauty items must be tested on animals. This is something that the government regulates. The government does the testing, but brands selling in China must pay for animal testing.
WHAT DOES ANIMAL TESTING CONSIST OF?
One of the most commonly performed tests is the Draize test, which has been done for more than 45 years and consists of applying substances directly to the eyes of animals (usually rabbits) for seven days.
The rabbit suffers during these 7 days. Many remain blind and in the end all are sacrificed, it is used to detect eye and skin irritability, allergies, etc.
Another common test that has existed since 1927 is the LD50 (Lethal Dose 50) in which animals are forced to ingest or inhale the compounds. Groups of approximately 200 specimens are needed to measure toxicity. The study ends once 50% of the population dies. The objective is to know the quantities in which it is dangerous to consume a substance for human beings, measuring acute toxicity.
HOW MANY ANIMALS DIE?
Of the 27 EU countries, the use in 2008 was reported by: 24,199 dogs, 312,681 rabbits, 649,183 birds and 10,449 monkeys.
More than 115 million vertebrates could be used in experiments around the world each year.
56% of the monkeys are used for experiments.
WHY IS IT TESTED ON ANIMALS?
A guinea pig or mouse is cheaper than an entire in vitro experiment team or alternatives.
WHO TESTS AND WHO DOESN'T
There are countries in which testing on animals is prohibited, in others it is permitted. The laws are also being reviewed and there are projects to modify and not test on animals.
The regulation in each country is different, each case must be reviewed, because if a company wants to market its products in a certain country you have to comply with its laws.
It is prohibited in: the European Union, in the United States, Latin America applies the RE
New Zealand, India, Israel.
In Asia it also depends on each country whether it is about importing or not.
China animal testing is mandatory in some cases.
The Human Society website clarifies and summarizes the law in China today:
1. The import of *ordinary cosmetics from abroad – still requires testing on animals.
2. Ordinary cosmetics produced in China – Animal testing is no longer a mandatory requirement.
3. “Special use” cosmetics, both foreign and domestic - still require testing on animals.
4. Ordinary cosmetics produced in China for export only – Animal testing has never been required.
5. Any cosmetic purchased in China through a foreign online website. – Testing on animals has never been required.
*“Ordinary” cosmetics include makeup, fragrances, and skin, hair, and NAIL care products.
Bibliography
EC Regulation 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of Nov 30, 2009 on cosmetic products.