What is the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics?
The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics — made up of nine animal advocacy organizations, including IDA — has created a uniform labeling standard for cosmetics and household products that have not been tested on animals. A manufacturer or distributor may sign on to the coalition’s Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals if its production, manufacturing, ingredient supply stream, and all other aspects of product development meet or exceed the standards established by the coalition. Beginning on or before a date set by the cosmetic, personal care or household product company, the company agrees it shall not conduct nor commission animal testing of any of its products, formulations, and/or ingredients, and that it shall not purchase same from suppliers who conducted or commissioned animal testing on them. Launched on November 19, 1996, the Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals is expected to be widely adopted in this country. European protection groups, however, h
