2017/2922(RSP) Resolution on a global ban to end animal testing for cosmetics
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
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PIETIKÄINEN Sirpa ( PPE),
DALLI Miriam ( S&D),
GIRLING Julie ( ECR),
RIES Frédérique ( ALDE),
AFFRONTE Marco ( Verts/ALE),
EVI Eleonora ( EFDD),
GODDYN Sylvie ( ENF)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 136-p5
Legal Basis:
RoP 136-p5Subjects
Events
2018/09/21
EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary
Documents
2018/05/03
EP - Results of vote in Parliament
Documents
2018/05/03
EP - Decision by Parliament
Details
The European Parliament adopted by 620 votes to 14, with 18 abstentions, a resolution on a global ban to end animal testing for cosmetics.
According to the Special Eurobarometer 442 survey of March 2016, 89 % of EU citizens agree that the EU should do more to promote a greater awareness of the importance of animal welfare internationally and 90 % of EU citizens agree that it is important to establish high animal welfare standards that are recognised across the world.
Loopholes enable cosmetic products that have been tested on animals outside the EU to be placed on the EU market and the products to be re-tested in the EU using alternatives to animal testing, which is in breach of the spirit of the EU legislation.
Members noted that Europe has a thriving and innovative cosmetics sector that provides around two million jobs, and is the largest market for cosmetics products in the world. The EU ban on animal testing has not jeopardised the sector’s development.
Although Members observed that in Europe the degree of compliance with the testing and marketing bans in place is very high, a lack of complete and reliable documentation in the product information file with regard to cosmetics imported into the EU from third countries where animal testing is still required remains a serious issue that needs to be tackled as a matter of priority.
The EU’s landmark ban on animal testing for cosmetics sent a strong signal to the world about the value it attaches to animal protection and has successfully shown that the phasing-out of animal testing for cosmetics is possible. Regulatory authorities and companies are asked to set up a monitoring system open to regular, independent audits to ensure industry suppliers comply with a full ban .
The resolution recalled that the animal testing ban has led to increased research efforts to develop alternative testing methods, with effects going far beyond the cosmetics sector. Significant progress has also been made on the validation and regulatory acceptance of alternative methods . The Commission, the Council and the Member States are called on to make sufficient medium- to long-term funding available for the fast development, validation and introduction of alternative testing methods for the full replacement of animal testing for key toxicological endpoints such as carcinogenicity, reproduction toxicity and repeated dose toxicity.
On an international level , Members highlighted that despite some notable legislative advances around the world, around 80 % of the world’s countries still allow animal testing and the marketing of cosmetics tested on animals.
In this regard, Members called for the:
Cosmetics Regulation to be used as the model for the introduction at international level of a ban on animal testing for cosmetics and a ban on international trade in cosmetic ingredients and products tested on animals, to come into effect before 2023 ; EU institutions to guarantee a level playing field for all the products placed on the EU market and to make sure that none of them have been tested on animals in a third country; EU institutions and the Member States to include a global ban on animal testing for cosmetics as an item on the agenda of the next meeting of the UN General Assembly.
The Commission, the Council and the Member States are urged to:
use their diplomatic networks and act with determination in every possible bilateral and multilateral negotiating forum to build a strong and broad coalition in support of a global ban on animal testing in the cosmetics sector; facilitate, promote and support the conclusion of an international convention against the use of animals in cosmetics testing, within the UN framework; engage proactively with all stakeholders and facilitate dialogue on the benefits and merits of an international convention against animal testing for cosmetics; make sure that the EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics is not weakened by any ongoing trade negotiations, nor by World Trade Organisation rules.
Lastly, Members called on the Commission to exclude cosmetics tested on animals from the scope of any free trade agreements already in force or currently under negotiation.
Documents
2018/05/03
EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2018/05/02
EP - Oral question/interpellation by Parliament
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2018/05/02
EP - Oral question/interpellation by Parliament
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2018/05/02
EP - Motion for a resolution
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2018/05/02
EP - Debate in Parliament
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2017/12/07
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2017/09/05
EP - PIETIKÄINEN Sirpa (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2017/09/05
EP - DALLI Miriam (S&D) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2017/09/05
EP - GIRLING Julie (ECR) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2017/09/05
EP - RIES Frédérique (ALDE) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2017/09/05
EP - AFFRONTE Marco (Verts/ALE) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2017/09/05
EP - EVI Eleonora (EFDD) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
2017/09/05
EP - GODDYN Sylvie (ENF) appointed as rapporteur in ENVI
Documents
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2018)482
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament: T8-0202/2018
- Oral question/interpellation by Parliament: B8-0017/2018
- Oral question/interpellation by Parliament: B8-0018/2018
- Motion for a resolution: B8-0217/2018
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE615.364
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE615.364
- Oral question/interpellation by Parliament: B8-0017/2018
- Oral question/interpellation by Parliament: B8-0018/2018
- Motion for a resolution: B8-0217/2018
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2018)482
Activities
- Stefan ECK
Plenary Speeches (1)Institutional Motions (1)Oral Questions (2)
- Sylvie GODDYN
Plenary Speeches (1)Institutional Motions (1)Oral Questions (2)
- Marco AFFRONTE
Institutional Motions (1)Oral Questions (2)
- Bolesław G. PIECHA
Oral Questions (2)
- Mireille D'ORNANO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Georgios EPITIDEIOS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- John FLACK
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Arne GERICKE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Julie GIRLING
Institutional Motions (1)
- Diane JAMES
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Karin KADENBACH
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Andrejs MAMIKINS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Notis MARIAS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Stefano MAULLU
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Momchil NEKOV
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Branislav ŠKRIPEK
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Dobromir SOŚNIERZ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Igor ŠOLTES
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Claudiu Ciprian TĂNĂSESCU
Plenary Speeches (1)
Votes
B8-0217/2018 - résolution 03/05/2018 11:47:31.000 #
2018/05/03 Outcome: +: 620, 0: 18, -: 14
GUE/NGL
NI| Amendments | Dossier |
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2017/2922(RSP)
2017/12/07
ENVI
63 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the current framework has its limitations, with the EU unable to act where products tested on animals are marketed outside it;
Amendment 10 #
Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas there is public demand for the adoption of a new legislative framework to progressively eliminate animal testing completely by 2020;
Amendment 11 #
Recital J J. whereas shortcomings have appeared, allowing animal-tested cosmetic products to be placed on the EU market when those tests were performed outside the EU and the products were re-tested in the EU using alternatives to animal testing, which is in breach of the spirit of the EU legislation; whereas companies still can use ingredients from tests on animals as long as the tests were carried out for non- cosmetic products like pharmaceuticals or chemicals;
Amendment 12 #
Recital J a (new) Amendment 13 #
Recital J a (new) Ja. Whereas cosmetics containing ingredients that were tested on animals before the ban can remain on the shops' shelves;
Amendment 14 #
Recital K Amendment 15 #
Recital K K. whereas the EU is a key player
Amendment 16 #
Recital K K. whereas the EU is a
Amendment 17 #
Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas the EU should do more to promote high animal welfare standards in its external relations;
Amendment 18 #
Paragraph 1 1. Notes that Europe has a thriving and innovative cosmetics sector that provides around two million jobs, and is the largest market for cosmetics products in the world; stresses that the EU ban on animal testing has not jeopardised the sector’s development; points out that, unfortunately, this is explained in part by the fact that most ingredients used in cosmetic products are the same as those used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, detergents or even foods, benefiting from a legal framework with tests authorised under the framework of the 'REACH' legislation;
Amendment 19 #
Paragraph 1 1. Notes that Europe has a thriving and innovative cosmetics sector that provides around two million jobs, and is the largest market for cosmetics products in the world; stresses that the EU ban on animal testing has not jeopardised the sector’s development; points out that, unfortunately, this is explained in part by the fact that animal testing continues to be practised in third countries where cosmetic products are marketed;
Amendment 2 #
Recital B B. whereas Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union states that, in formulating and implementing the Union's policies,
Amendment 20 #
Paragraph 1 1. Notes that Europe has a thriving and innovative cosmetics sector that provides around two million jobs, and is the largest market for cosmetics products in the world; stresses that the EU ban on animal testing has not jeopardised the sector’s development, though even if this had not been the case, the ban on such tests is still justified;
Amendment 21 #
Paragraph 1 1. Notes that Europe has a thriving, high quality and innovative cosmetics sector that provides around two million jobs, and is the largest market for cosmetics products in the world; stresses that the EU ban on animal testing has not jeopardised the sector’s development or production quality;
Amendment 22 #
Paragraph 2 2. Observes that in Europe the degree of compliance with the testing and marketing bans in place is very high; stresses however that
Amendment 23 #
Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Strongly condemns cosmetics brands which seek to trade on the fact that they are opposed to animal testing before giving in and renouncing their commitment in the face of foreign market pressure, authorising animal testing in the countries concerned;
Amendment 24 #
Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses the need for a sustained training and education effort to ensure proper alternatives knowledge and processes being taught in laboratories and competent authorities;
Amendment 25 #
Paragraph 3 3. Believes that the EU’s landmark ban on animal testing for cosmetics sent a strong signal to the world about the value it attaches to animal protection, and has successfully shown that the phasing-out of animal testing for cosmetics isn't just possible, it has also proven to have little or no negative impact on the industry - the opposite in fact, as people react positively to the fact that the product they are using hasn't required any such animal suffering;
Amendment 26 #
Paragraph 3 a (new) Amendment 27 #
Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that a political choice has been made in Europe to implement the ban irrespective of the full availability of alternative methods to animal testing; believes that the European example shows that the absence of alternatives to animal testing for some
Amendment 28 #
Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates that animal testing can no longer be justified for cosmetics and asks European and national public authorities to uphold the public’s opposition to cosmetics testing and support the advancement of innovative, humane testing methods;
Amendment 29 #
Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates that animal testing
Amendment 3 #
Recital C C. whereas cosmetics are an integral part of
Amendment 30 #
Paragraph 5 5. Reiterates that animal testing can
Amendment 31 #
Paragraph 5 – indent 1 (new) - Asks regulatory authorities and companies to set up a monitoring system to ensure industry suppliers comply with a full ban; a monitoring system open to regular independent audits;
Amendment 32 #
Paragraph 5 – indent 2 (new) - Encourages companies to adopt cruelty free certification systems;
Amendment 33 #
Paragraph 6 6. Recalls that the animal testing ban has led to increased research efforts to develop alternative testing methods, with effects going far beyond the cosmetics sector; notes that s
Amendment 34 #
Paragraph 6 6. Recalls that the animal testing ban has led to increased research efforts to develop alternative testing methods that are more ethical, rapid, predictive and cost-effective, with effects going far beyond the cosmetics sector; notes that significant progress has also been made on the validation and regulatory acceptance of alternative methods;
Amendment 35 #
Subheading 3 a (new) Asks companies to apply a fixed cut-off date after which they will no longer conduct or commission animal tests for cosmetics anywhere in the world; after which they won't purchase cosmetics with animal-tested ingredients anywhere in their supply chain;
Amendment 36 #
Paragraph 8 8. Highlights that Guatemala, Iceland, India, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey have cosmetics animal testing bans in place; notes that other countries, such as South Korea and Australia, have made significant progress towards such a ban; draws attention to the fact that Canada has not yet banned animal testing in the cosmetics sector and that the framework of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada and the EU does not provide a sound level of protection or conformity with European legislation with regard to cosmetic products entering the territory of the European Union;
Amendment 37 #
Paragraph 8 8. Highlights that Guatemala, Iceland, India, Israel, New Zealand, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey have cosmetics animal testing bans in place; notes that other countries, such as South Korea, Argentina, the State of Sao Paolo, Russia, Canada and Australia, have made significant progress towards such a ban;
Amendment 38 #
Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Underlines, nevertheless, that the Asian market seems quite far from countenancing the possibility of such a ban while, according to a study by Euromonitor International, by 2019 Asia will account for 80% of the global turnover of the cosmetics industry;
Amendment 39 #
Paragraph 9 9. Notes that despite some notable legislative advances around the world, around 80% of the world’s countries still allow animal testing and the marketing of cosmetics tested on animals; considers, therefore, that the on-going negotiations on free trade agreements between the European Union and certain third countries should be monitored closely to ensure conformity with European legislation on the total ban on animal testing in the area of cosmetics;
Amendment 4 #
Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the EU has undertaken to promote animal welfare, seeking to meet this objective while protecting human health and the environment;
Amendment 40 #
Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on the Commission to increase funding made available for universities, specialist institutes and small-to-medium-sized enterprises for the research of alternatives for animal testing of repeated-dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity and toxicokinetics, in order to develop new testing methods, infrastructure and technologies;
Amendment 41 #
Paragraph 10 10. Calls for an end to animal testing for cosmetics as well as the sale of newly- tested cosmetics globally, based on the model of the EU’s Cosmetics Regulation; notes that, to this end, the Commission should propose mandatory labelling for cosmetics imported into the Union to certify their conformity with the legislation banning animal testing for cosmetics;
Amendment 42 #
Paragraph 10 10. Calls for
Amendment 43 #
Paragraph 10 10. Calls for an end to animal testing for cosmetics as well as the sale of newly- tested cosmetics globally, based on the model of the EU’s Cosmetics Regulation, effective before 2023;
Amendment 44 #
Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. calls on the Commission to increase the resources for alternative methods, and ensure that the validation and introduction of alternative methods is accelerated considerably;
Amendment 45 #
Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Calls on EU institutions to guarantee a level playing field for all the products placed on the EU market, and to make sure that none of them has been tested on animals in a third country;
Amendment 46 #
Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the Presidents of the E
Amendment 47 #
Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the
Amendment 48 #
Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the Presidents of the EU institutions to
Amendment 49 #
Paragraph 12 12. Calls on the Commission, Council and Member States to use their diplomatic networks
Amendment 5 #
Recital D D. whereas, in order to ensure the safety of cosmetic products, Article 10 of the Cosmetics Regulation requires a safety assessment to be carried out on each product and a safety report to be drawn up; whereas most of the ingredients used in cosmetic products have been already tested, having been used in many other consumer and industrial products, such as in pharmaceuticals, detergents and foods, where animal testing may be necessary to ensure compliance with the legal framework provisions applicable to such products;
Amendment 50 #
Paragraph 12 12. Calls on the Commission, Council and Member States to use their diplomatic networks to
Amendment 51 #
Paragraph 12 12. Calls on the
Amendment 52 #
Paragraph 13 13. Calls on the Commission, Council
Amendment 53 #
Paragraph 13 13. Calls on the Commission, Council and Member States to launch the drafting of an international convention against the testing of animals for cosmetics, within the UN framework and, in particular, to call for the global ban on animal testing
Amendment 54 #
Paragraph 13 13. Calls on the Commission, Council and Member States to launch the drafting of an international convention against the
Amendment 55 #
Paragraph 14 14. Calls on the Commission to
Amendment 56 #
Paragraph 14 14. Calls on the Commission to engage
Amendment 57 #
Paragraph 14 14. Calls on the Commission to engage with stakeholders and other relevant partners involved in the campaign for a global end to
Amendment 58 #
Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Calls on the Commission, Council and Member States to maintain funding for the development of alternatives and work within international structures in order to expedite the validation and acceptance of alternative methods, and provide third countries with knowledge transfer and financial support where scientists may be unaware of alternative methods and testing facilities may lack the necessary research infrastructure;
Amendment 59 #
Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission and the Council to make sure that the EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics is not weakened by any on-going trade negotiations, nor by World Trade Organisation rules; calls on the Commission to exclude animal tested cosmetics from the scope of any free trade agreements, already implemented or currently under negotiation;
Amendment 6 #
Recital E E. whereas Article 11 requires a product information file to be maintained for every product placed on the market, to include data on any animal testing performed relating to the development and/or safety assessment of the cosmetic product or its ingredients;
Amendment 60 #
Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission and the Council to
Amendment 61 #
Paragraph 15 15. Calls on the Commission and the Council to make sure that the EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics is not weakened by
Amendment 62 #
Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 63 #
Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Points out that academic institutions have an important role to play in terms of promoting alternatives to animal testing in scientific disciplines and disseminating new knowledge and practices which are available but not always widely used.
Amendment 7 #
Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas, nevertheless, most ingredients used in cosmetic products are the same as those used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products, detergents and even foods, and that in such cases animal testing benefits from a legal framework with tests authorised under the framework of the 'REACH' legislation;
Amendment 8 #
Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas it is for Member States to assess and decide whether animal testing in accordance with other regulatory framework provisions should be regarded as falling within the scope of the marketing ban applicable since 2013;
Amendment 9 #
Recital H a (new) Ha. whereas the European Parliament receives numerous petitions from citizens exercising their right under Articles 24 and 227 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Article 44 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, calling for an end to animal testing in Europe and worldwide, and the formulation of international animal welfare standards;
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