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<p>The ban on testing animals on household products includes any chemical where more
than half of it is expected to be used as an ingredient in household products. The
only exceptions are tests legally required to protect humans, animals or the environment,
or a small number of cases where a "strong justification" can be made for
which we will apply a robust harm-benefit analysis. We will monitor the application
of these exceptions closely. <br><br>The Annual Statistical Returns on the use of
animals in Scientific Procedures do not specify the purpose of use of chemical ingredients.
One of the reasons we want to have a notification system is to get better understanding
of what, why and for what purposes ingredients primarily used in household products
are tested. We estimate that on average, Contract Research Organisations in the UK
test a small number of ingredients per year (around 8 or fewer) for which the testing
is required by regulation and which are primarily for use in household products. From
1st October 2015 businesses will be required to report the testing within 30 days
of having it carried out.<br><br>The UK has one of the most comprehensive animal welfare
systems in the world to ensure animal testing is carried out humanely and only when
necessary. This ban is a big step forwards that significantly raises the bar on the
use of animals in testing and goes beyond that of other European countries. It demonstrates
a continuing commitment to safeguard animal welfare and advance the use of the 3Rs
principles (replacement, refinement and reduction) in research and development. The
UK remains at the forefront of global work to develop alternatives to animal testing.</p><p>
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