Recently, according to report, Brazil has officially outlawed the use of live animals in testing for cosmetics, perfumes, and personal care products, marking a milestone in the country’s efforts to protect animal rights. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed the new law at a ceremony held at the Palácio do Planalto, alongside Minister of Environment and Climate Change Marina Silva.
Describing the legislation as a defense of “animal sovereignty,” President Lula declared, “The creatures that inhabit the Earth will no longer be test subjects in our country.” The law amends existing regulations on the scientific use of animals and prohibits animal testing for new cosmetic products and ingredients.
Minister Silva called the move an “investment in life, humanity, and respect,” highlighting the broader vision of fostering ethical and sustainable coexistence between humans, animals, and nature.
Vanessa Negrini, Director of the National Department of Animal Rights and Protection, noted that the law also positions Brazilian products more competitively in global markets, where animal testing bans are already in place.
The bill was drafted by former Congressman Ricardo Izar and was debated in the Chamber of Deputies in 2014 (Bill No. 6602/13). In 2022, it was approved by the Senate in the form of a substitute bill proposed by Senator Alessandro Vieira. The bill received final approval in the Chamber of Deputies on July 9, incorporating the final report submitted by Congressman Ruy Carneiro.
On July 30, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva officially signed the bill into law. From the date of its publication, sanitary authorities will have two years to implement the necessary measures, including ensuring the recognition of alternative methods, developing a strategic plan to promote their nationwide adoption, and establishing systems to monitor the use of testing information.
