California’s SB 1249 Could Plant Seeds For New Plaintiff Cottage Industry
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Executive Summary
The Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, passed Aug. 31, conceivably could give rise to consumer suits alleging violation of California’s Unfair Competition Law due to companies’ alleged use of prohibited animal testing to develop cosmetic products or substantiate their safety. Regardless, claiming exemptions under SB 1249 promises to be risky business with limited rewards.