Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court (Supremo Tribunal Federal - STF) last week validated the provisions of the law of the State of Rio de Janeiro prohibiting the use of animals to develop and test perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care and home care products. The Court ruled by 10 votes to 1 that this subject does fall within the jurisdiction of member states of the Brazilian federation, which have the ability to vote their own legislation to protect consumers and the environment.
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