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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-B6RYJG

Animal testing required on UK exported cosmetic products into China

in China

Trade barrier summary

UK companies were only permitted to export cosmetic and beauty products into China if they had met the compulsory requirements of animal testing.

The UK government has established a certification regime to align with China’s standards, enabling UK companies to export to China without undergoing animal testing requirements.

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Sectors affected

• Consumer and retail

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Resolved

Yes - December 2021

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Date reported

9 April 2019

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Last updated

21 November 2023

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Public ID

PID-B6RYJG

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