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Declaration of Animal Testing Prohibition

Amorepacific does not conduct animal testing,
with respect for life and animal welfare.

Since 2008, Amorepacific has voluntarily ceased conducting animal testing. As of 2013, we have also prohibited all forms of animal testing, including collaboration with partner companies, except in cases where it is required by other countries or regulations beyond our control and when there are no alternatives available, in accordance with the declaration of "No Animal Testing for Cosmetics."

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Quality and Safety are values
we take into the utmost priority.

Over the past 30 years, Amorepacific has been at the forefront of animal testing prohibition based on the principle of respect for life. We have actively researched and implemented alternatives to animal testing to ensure the safety of our ingredients and products. Since the 1990s, when awareness of alternative testing methods was low, Amorepacific has closely collaborated with the government, related organizations, and academic societies to focus on the development and implementation of alternatives to animal testing. We have laid the foundation for the advancement of alternatives to animal testing that developed in Korea.

In this process, the testing methods in which Amorepacific participated were internationally recognized and adopted as OECD guidelines, and we have consistently been selected as a leading organization contributing to academic activities by the KSAAE(Korean Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments) since 2015. Through these achievements, we have elevated the credibility and status of alternatives to animal testing that developed in Korea, contributing to the promotion of animal welfare worldwide.

In 2023, we became the first Korean beauty company to join ICCS, the global consortium against animal testing. Our commitment to advancing alternative methods and promoting animal welfare continues today. In 2024, our brand Innisfree joined PETA's 'Beauty Without Bunnies' program as a Global Animal Test-free brand-a testament to our unwavering commitment to bringing beauty to humans and nature.

Alternatives to Animal Testing

Quality and Safety are values we take into the utmost priority.

Over the past 30 years, Amorepacific has been at the forefront of animal testing prohibition based on the principle of respect for life. We have actively researched and implemented alternatives to animal testing to ensure the safety of our ingredients and products. Since the 1990s, when awareness of alternative testing methods was low, Amorepacific has closely collaborated with the government, related organizations, and academic societies to focus on the development and implementation of alternatives to animal testing. We have laid the foundation for the advancement of alternatives to animal testing that developed in Korea.

In this process, the testing methods in which Amorepacific participated were internationally recognized and adopted as OECD guidelines, and we have consistently been selected as a leading organization contributing to academic activities by the KSAAE(Korean Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments) since 2015. Through these achievements, we have elevated the credibility and status of alternatives to animal testing that developed in Korea, contributing to the promotion of animal welfare worldwide.

In 2023, we became the first Korean beauty company to join ICCS, the global consortium against animal testing. Our commitment to advancing alternative methods and promoting animal welfare continues today. In 2024, our brand Innisfree joined PETA's 'Beauty Without Bunnies' program as a Global Animal Test-free brand-a testament to our unwavering commitment to bringing beauty to humans and nature.


Alternatives to Animal Testing
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History

1994

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Initiates research cooperation on alternatives to animal testing with external institutions Begins joint research on artificial skin manufacturing with Seoul National University and Korea Cancer Center Hospital
(1994-1995)

1995

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Publishes its first domestic research article In vitro test using chorioallantoic membrane vascular assay to assess the irritancy potential of surfactants

2004

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EU bans animal testing for
finished cosmetic products Publishes its first overseas research article An in vitro phototoxicity assay battery (photohaemolysis and 3T3 NRU PT test) to assess phototoxic potential of fragrances

2007

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Applies for patent on alternatives to animal testing Skin Sensitization Test Method (Reg. No. 10-1349249)

2008

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Amorepacific Voluntarily stops animal testing

2009

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Adopted as OECD Guidelines Reconstructed Human Cornea-like Epithelium (RHCE) Test Method for Eye Hazard Identification
(OECD TG 492: Listed in 2019)

2013

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Amorepacific completely bans on animal testing for cosmetics expanding its policy
to its partners

2015

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Selected as an excellent organization for academic contribution by KSAAE * KSAAE(Korea Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments)

2017

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Republic of Korea bans animal testing for cosmetics

2021

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Adopted as OECD Guidelines In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method(OECD TG 439: Listed in 2021)

2023

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Partakes in global initiative ICCS
for Animal-free Safety Assessment
as the first Korean company
*ICCS(International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety)

2024

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Innisfree acquired the Cruelty-Free certification 'Beauty Without Bunnies' from the global animal rights organization PETA * PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, and entities have more than 9 million members and supporters globally.
* The 'Beauty Without Bunnies' certification is awarded to companies and brands that do not conduct animal testing at any stage of product production, distribution, and sales, and it is recognized globally for its high credibility and authority.

History

1994-2000
2001-2010
2011-NOW

1994

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Initiates research cooperation on alternatives to animal testing with external institutions Begins joint research on artificial skin manufacturing with Seoul National University and Korea Cancer Center Hospital
(1994-1995)

1995

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Publishes its first domestic research article In vitro test using chorioallantoic membrane vascular assay to assess the irritancy potential of surfactants

2004

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EU bans animal testing for
finished cosmetic products Publishes its first overseas research article An in vitro phototoxicity assay battery (photohaemolysis and 3T3 NRU PT test) to assess phototoxic potential of fragrances

2007

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Applies for patent on alternatives to animal testing Skin Sensitization Test Method (Reg. No. 10-1349249)

2008

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Amorepacific Voluntarily stops animal testing

2009

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Adopted as OECD Guidelines Reconstructed Human Cornea-like Epithelium (RHCE) Test Method for Eye Hazard Identification
(OECD TG 492: Listed in 2019)

2013

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Amorepacific completely bans on animal testing for cosmetics expanding its policy
to its partners

2015

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Selected as an excellent organization for academic contribution by KSAAE
* KSAAE(Korea Society for Alternatives to Animal Experiments)

2017

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Republic of Korea bans animal testing for cosmetics

2021

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Adopted as OECD Guidelines In Vitro Skin Irritation: Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method (OECD TG 439: Listed in 2021)

2023

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Partakes in global initiative ICCS
for Animal-free Safety Assessment
as the first Korean company
*ICCS(International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety)

2024

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Innisfree acquired the Cruelty-Free certification 'Beauty Without Bunnies' from the global animal rights organization PETA * PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, and entities have more than 9 million members and supporters globally.
* The 'Beauty Without Bunnies' certification is awarded to companies and brands that do not conduct animal testing at any stage of product production, distribution, and sales, and it is recognized globally for its high credibility and authority.