China 2021 Animal Testing Reform Certification Explained
China · Established 2021
Cruelty-Free Certification Ordinary cosmetics sold in China
Audit Level: Self-Declared
The brand completes a questionnaire and signs a compliance statement. No independent verification is conducted.
Supply-chain verified: Yes.
| Supply Chain | Verified |
| Cost for Brands | No logo — regulatory requirement removal. Safety assessment filing required. |
| Recognized In | China |
Editorial Analysis
Prior to May 2021, China required mandatory animal testing for all cosmetics sold domestically. The 2021 reform removed mandatory pre-market animal testing for 'ordinary cosmetics' (non-special use — not SPF, hair dye, etc.) sold only in China via retail. This is not a certification logo — it is a regulatory change enabling cruelty-free brands to enter the Chinese market. Special-use cosmetics (sunscreens, permanent hair colour) still require animal testing for Chinese market entry.
Summary
Type
Cruelty-Free
Established
2021
Origin
China
Scope
Ordinary cosmetics sold in China