From Sunday, August 31, to Thursday, September 4, 2025, the 13th edition of the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

On August 7, 2025, the organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) announced a change to its international “Beauty Without Bunnies” certification program.

A survey conducted in 2024 in partnership with Parametría assessed public perception of the cosmetics industry in the country and attitudes toward ending animal testing in this sector.

A survey conducted in 2024 in partnership with Inside Research assessed perceptions of the cosmetics industry in the country and attitudes toward ending animal testing in this sector.

For many people, makeup is part of a daily ritual.

Throughout 2025, the global beauty industry has shown signs of transformation and expansion.

Identify the venues in Chile with the highest concentration of brands and products certified as cruelty-free.

The Cruelty-Free Awards recognize brands that are driving change in the cosmetics industry toward a more ethical, sustainable, and cruelty-free model.

Te Protejo It developed and presented a series of proposals directed at the presidential candidates, with the goal of advancing regulations on the use of animals in research.

With more than 1.6 million signatures from citizens and the support of civil society, Brazil has become the 45th country to ban animal testing for cosmetics, personal care products, and perfumes at the federal level.

In Peru, more and more people have begun to take an interest in animal protection.

Colombia enacted Law 2047 in 2020, which prohibits animal testing for cosmetic purposes.

A survey conducted by Te Protejo in collaboration with IPSOS revealed how Peruvians perceive the cosmetics industry and their stance on the use of animals in experiments.

Only four of the eight candidates running for La Moneda included measures aimed at protecting and safeguarding animals in their presidential platforms during the 2025 election campaign.

On January 27, 2025, Law 21,646 took effect, prohibiting animal testing of cosmetic products.

Mexico became the first country in North America to ban cosmetic testing on animals, and the 41st country worldwide to enact this type of legislation.

On Friday, January 26, 2024, Law No. 21,646 was published in the Official Gazette, amending the Public Health Code to prohibit animal testing of cosmetic products, as well as the importation and sale of those that have been tested on animals.

Bill 13.966-11, sponsored by the NGOs “ Te Protejo ” and “Humane World for Animals,” was unanimously approved by the Senate on December 20, 2023, marking a milestone for the country and placing it among the leaders in Latin America in making progress on this issue.

Our organization joined the World Federation for Animals (WFA), a federation that brings together more than 60 organizations from around the world working to ensure that animal welfare is recognized as an essential component of the sustainable development agenda.