Queensland Consolidated Acts

ANIMAL CARE AND PROTECTION ACT 2001 - SECT 92

92 Use for certain scientific purposes unlawful

A person must not, without the chief executive’s written approval—

(a) conduct the test commonly known as the Draize eye or skin irritancy test, or a similar test; or

(b) conduct the test commonly known as the classical LD 50 test, or a similar test; or

(c) use an animal for a scientific purpose if the use involves—

(i) a sunscreen product; or

(ii) an ingredient of a sunscreen product.

Penalty—

Maximum penalty—300 penalty units or 1 year’s imprisonment.