Determination of the toxic potential of a cosmetics product is based on a series of toxicity studies and forms part of the hazard identification. Alternative methods, replacing animal testing, have been mandatory in Europe to evaluate cosmetics ingredients since March 2013, according to a Commission Decision. However, at present, the majority of toxicological tests still involve the use of animals, as is also the case for other chemical substances. Traditionally, toxicological data that are relevant to human health have been obtained by studying the toxicological profiles on animals of the substances under consideration, using the same exposure route as that in humans (topical, oral or inhalation).