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Does Dove test on animals?
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'Cos I know Loreal does...
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As of 2002 the testing of cosmetics on animals was banned completely in Belgium, Netherlands and the UK. From 2009 there will be a near total ban in the EU of the sale of animal tested cosmetics and a ban on all cosmetics related testing.
France and their biggest cosmetics manufacturer L'oreal have launched a major opposition to this.
France and their biggest cosmetics manufacturer L'oreal have launched a major opposition to this.
but of a yes and no - found on unilevers site
What is Unilever�s policy on animal testing?
Unilever understands and shares your concern about this most important and complex matter. We are committed to the challenge of eliminating animal testing for our business. Our position has historically been that we do not test any finished home or personal care product on animals, except where required by government regulation. However, as part of our ongoing commitment to eliminate animal testing, we recently reviewed these specific government regulations against the products we manufacture and market. In line with our commitment to eliminate animal testing, as of October 2000, we can definitively state that Unilever does not test home or personal care products on animals. Our first priority continues to be to our consumers, and where required for safety reasons, we will have to carry out limited tests on some ingredients and food products. However, we will not use animal testing when there is an accepted alternative test or existing safety information available. We will continue our work for alternative methods by participating in industry and scientific programs, and we will continue to support legislation that promotes the elimination of animal testing.
What is Unilever�s policy on animal testing?
Unilever understands and shares your concern about this most important and complex matter. We are committed to the challenge of eliminating animal testing for our business. Our position has historically been that we do not test any finished home or personal care product on animals, except where required by government regulation. However, as part of our ongoing commitment to eliminate animal testing, we recently reviewed these specific government regulations against the products we manufacture and market. In line with our commitment to eliminate animal testing, as of October 2000, we can definitively state that Unilever does not test home or personal care products on animals. Our first priority continues to be to our consumers, and where required for safety reasons, we will have to carry out limited tests on some ingredients and food products. However, we will not use animal testing when there is an accepted alternative test or existing safety information available. We will continue our work for alternative methods by participating in industry and scientific programs, and we will continue to support legislation that promotes the elimination of animal testing.
I have always wondered this when there is NOT a denial on the container. Sainsbury's for example have a strenous statement on their cosmetics about animal testing. Garnier do not.
I am looking at a Dove spray right now - apart from "Dermatalogically Tested" there is no other mention. I would have thought that Unilever would jump at the chance to get some cuddly-duddly extra brownie points, so I always believed by default that they did use animals.
I see they incorporate Faberge now - Brut is VILE!!!
I am looking at a Dove spray right now - apart from "Dermatalogically Tested" there is no other mention. I would have thought that Unilever would jump at the chance to get some cuddly-duddly extra brownie points, so I always believed by default that they did use animals.
I see they incorporate Faberge now - Brut is VILE!!!
Unilever (Dove is their brand) is on the PETA list of companies that test on animals. Their website states:
"Until such time as we can be sure that human and environmental safety will not be prejudiced, Unilever will have to do a minimal amount of animal testing. However, it will be a vigorous driver for developing and applying alternative (non-animal) methods. A consequence of our policy is that we are always prepared to explain our position, concerns and approach. Thus by being open we are able to serve the cause of minimising and finally eliminating animal testing."
"Until such time as we can be sure that human and environmental safety will not be prejudiced, Unilever will have to do a minimal amount of animal testing. However, it will be a vigorous driver for developing and applying alternative (non-animal) methods. A consequence of our policy is that we are always prepared to explain our position, concerns and approach. Thus by being open we are able to serve the cause of minimising and finally eliminating animal testing."
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