China 2021 Animal Testing Reform Certification Explained

Type: Cruelty-Free

Country: China

Established: 2021

Scope

Ordinary cosmetics sold in China

Audit rigor

Level: self-declared. Supply-chain verified: Yes.

Cost for brands

No logo — regulatory requirement removal. Safety assessment filing required.

Recognized in

China

Notes

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.