月度归档： 2026 年 6 月

The cosmetics industry’s push away from animal testing has reached a pivotal moment after the European Commission (EC) launched a roadmap to phase out animal tests in chemical safety assessments earlier this month. The plan marks the EC’s first official commitment to replacing these testing methods with non-animal science. 

More than 170 Animal Equality activists gathered outside the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) and the Berlaymont building in Brussels today, opening four days of demonstrations timed to the AGRIFISH Council meeting in Luxembourg and the EU Livestock Strategy, due from Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen on 7 July.

The average adult in the EU consumes between 80g and 85g of protein per day, more than most population groups require, and animal-based products account for roughly 60% of that intake, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report, “Protein diversification: strategic risks and opportunities for sustainable food systems,” argues there may be scope to rebalance Europe’s protein mix while still meeting nutritional needs.

Vietnam’s cosmetic market is undergoing rapid expansion, but industry leaders are warning that a stark rise in counterfeit and untraceable products is undermining the sector’s stability. According to beauty stakeholders, the parallel growth is eroding consumer trust and threatening the competitiveness of legitimate domestic cosmetic brands. 

KMI Brands has sold its Noughty hair care brand to UK-based Komerz for an undisclosed amount. The brand boasts a 97% natural ingredients profile, and its sale comes as KMI searches to secure licensed partnerships across fragrance and beauty.