(ANIMAL TESTING) For more than 20 years, Mary Kay, Estée Lauder, and Avon have been a few of the largest mainstream cosmetic companies on PETA’s cruelty-free lists. However, these cosmetic giants are now under fire for severely, and some say intentionally, misleading the public. As the Chinese government currently requires animal testing for cosmetics sold in China, PETA discovered that all three companies are, in fact, paying for animal testing.
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Animal testing in the cosmetic industry often involves product or indgredient testing on rabbits, but also mice, rats, and other animals. Photo Credit: China Photos/Getty Images
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Peta is calling on supporters to boycott Avon and Estée Lauder after discovering the cosmetic giants are paying for animal testing.
The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals revealed on their website today that the skincare brands are no longer ‘cruelty-free’ as they are being forced to follow regulations enforced by the Chinese government.
U.S. brand Mary Kay was also included in the list of companies that are said to harm animals in the Asian country.
Avon, which recently hired Alesha Dixon as the face, branded the claims ‘misleading’ but admit some products are forced to undergo additional testing which may be required by law.
A spokesman said: ‘Some select products may be required by law in a few countries to undergo additional safety testing, which potentially includes
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animal testing, under the directive of a government or health agency.
‘In these instances, Avon will first attempt to persuade the requesting authority to accept non-animal test data.
‘There have been some incorrect and misleading claims made by animal rights organisations. Avon neither conducts nor requests animal testing.’
Estée Lauder also issued a statement.
A spokesman told MailOnline: ‘More than 20 years ago, we were one of the first companies to end animal testing to substantiate the safety of our products.
‘We would like to confirm that our commitment to end animal testing everywhere has not changed. Our products are not tested on animals except when absolutely mandated by law.
‘We are committed to the universal acceptance of non-animal test methods with the goal of eliminating animal testing.
‘We will continue to invest in scientific research to promote acceptance of non-animal test methods by authorities around the world.’
Both brands have been ‘cruelty-free’ for two decades following campaigns by Peta in the late 80′s.
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Where testing a product is mandated by law, the people who wish to sell the product ought to be the test animal(s) of choice.
I think “The Mean Ladies of Make-Up” is a confusing title, because two out of the three CEO’s of said companies are men. Regardless animal testing is unacceptable.
Many of you say you will stop using these brands. By boycotting these products, we are making a statement that we are against animal testing!
Don’t forget to take action by submitting a letter to these cosmetic companies! We want cruelty-free products.
Don’t use them. Never have, never will.
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Big part of the problem is the goverments who mandate it even though there are options out there that proves the product safety without animal testing. Get with the program you behind the times government officials!
PETA is not the “be all, end all” … they have just as many skeletons in their closet. People in glass houses … you know the rest.
Yes!!!
There are many, many more that animal test. Just Google to see
WHY DO THEY USE ANIMALS?? THESE PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE BOUGHT BY MY FAMILY! THINK-IF THEY ARE USING SOMETHING THEY KNOW IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS YOU HAVE TO TRY IT ON AN ANIMAL,YOU DONT MAKE IT AND YOU DONT USE ANIMALS!!! I THINK THOSE IN CHARGE HAVMore…
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