A cruel and unethical practice

Editor's note: Li Hua is president of Animal Guardians, an animal rights NGO.

Animal protection is an international trend, and animal cruelty is an affront to humanity. In 2006, the Ministry of Science and Technology issued guidance on the humane treatment of animals used in experiments. I believe the big cosmetics brands have acted in accordance with the advice, but some private companies haven't always complied.

The Food and Drug Administration's move is a signal that China is keeping pace with the world in standardizing practices on animals used in experiments.