Just five months after India prohibited the testing of cosmetics on animals, its Ministry of Health has issued new regulations banning the import of any cosmetics that have been tested on animals overseas. Issued as an Extraordinary Announcement in the official Gazette of October 13, this rule (known as 135-B) comes into effect on November 13 this year. By contrast, China requires most cosmetics and personal care products to be animal tested prior to being sold.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
