Ottawa is poised to ban the testing of cosmetics on animals after years of discussion, a delay animal-welfare advocates say has been embarrassing for Canada.The ban would cover a range of products, including make-up, perfume, body lotion, hair-styling products, shaving foam and nail polish.Ottawa accused of shelving pledge to ban transport of live horses to Japan for meat productsThe federal government is also looking to reduce animal testing in other areas.Health Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada are preparing, in some cases, to alter a requirement that new chemicals and drugs be tested for toxicity on animals.Those regulatory changes would allow chemicals and drugs to be tested for safety using proven alternatives to animals, a change animal welfare advocates have long sought."