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<p>The Home Secretary’s written statement of 17 May 2023 announced a ban on new licences
for animal testing of chemicals used exclusively as cosmetics ingredients, carried
out under chemicals (REACH) regulations for the purpose of worker and environmental
safety.</p><p>The Home Office has completed its review of existing ‘legacy’ licences
and has engaged with the relevant companies. I can confirm that, in Great Britain,
no animal testing is being conducted, nor will any testing be authorised, of chemicals
that are exclusively intended to be used as ingredients in cosmetics products.</p><p>
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