19Restriction on animal test data for applications for industrial chemicals with multiple end uses including an end use in cosmetics

19 Restriction on animal test data for applications for industrial chemicals with multiple end uses including an end use in cosmetics

(1) This section applies if: (a) an industrial chemical is to be introduced for multiple end uses; and (b) one of those end uses is in cosmetics. (2) For the purposes of paragraph 167(1)(da) of the Act, an application by a person under the Act in relation to the introduction of the industrial chemical must not contain any animal test data obtained from tests conducted on or after 1 July 2020 other than: (a) animal test data that: (i) demonstrates that the industrial chemical has a hazard characteristic; and (ii) conflicts with other information contained in the application regarding whether the industrial chemical has that hazard characteristic; or (b) animal test data that is the only information that can demonstrate whether the industrial chemical has a particular environment hazard characteristic; or (c) animal test data that is derived from tests conducted on animals involving a chemical that: (i) is not the industrial chemical to which the application relates; and (ii) is not an industrial chemical introduced by the person for an end use in cosmetics.

Note: This restriction does not apply if the inclusion of the animal test data is approved by the Executive Director: see section 20.