Urban Decay Thinks Better Of China Entry, Remains “100% Cruelty-Free”
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Urban Decay has opted out of launching its cosmetics line in the Chinese market for the time being, following an unfavorable reaction from its fans and customers who do not see the brand’s cruelty-free ethos as harmonious with Chinese policy requiring animal testing.
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