The Concea (National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation) has prohibited the use of animals, except human beings, in carrying out research for the development of cosmetics, hygiene products, and perfumes. The institution is linked to the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the decision was published in the Brazillian 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.
The approval this Wednesday (1st) follows the publication of a series of normative resolutions by the council over the last eight years recognizing the application of alternative methods that could replace animal testing.
Translated by Cassy Dias