New York to prohibit animal-tested cosmetics

New York to prohibit animal-tested cosmetics

New York state has adopted a measure to restrict the manufacture, import or sale of cosmetics tested on animals. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law on 15 December, committing New York to become the tenth US state to stop companies from testing makeup,...
Chemical Sunscreen Ban in Hawaii County

Chemical Sunscreen Ban in Hawaii County

Earlier this month its largest county, Hawaii County, passed the second-ever bill prohibiting all sunscreens with active ingredients that are not zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, beginning 1 December. Violators will see a penalty no greater than $1,000 per offence as...