Colombia bans cosmetics testing on animals in 'historic' vote

Published: 18-Jun-2020
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The legislation, due to come into force in four years, is awaiting the signature of the President to sign into law

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Colombia bans cosmetics testing on animals in 'historic' vote

The Colombian Senate has agreed to ban cosmetics testing on animals.

The Bill 120/2018 was passed last week following

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