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Brands Not Tested On Animals

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Date: 09/07/2006 Topic: Consumer Advice  
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Anyone here think of using household brands and products NOT tested on animals? Most products for bath, body and household are tested on animals by having the animals drink these concoctions, everything from cleaners to perfumes, lotions and more which are literally poured down the animal's throat and/or poured in their eyes, all so the manufacturer can attest whether or not they are "harmful to humans"!

<p>This testing is done mostly on unwanted cats and dogs, either from pounds and shelters or kidnapped from our homes. It's just horrible, disgraceful and it goes on continuously! I wish more folks would use products NOT tested on animals. Even "Bath and Body Works" products claim on their products: "finished product not tested on animals" What does this mean? It means that some or most of the ingredients are still tested on animals?

<p>I am currently researching companies and products that absolutely DO NOT animal test. One of them is "Seventh Generation", who, for years, has come through for those of us who are truly concerned about animal welfare. I will inform everyone of other companies when I come across them.

<p>BUT, Be aware: Just because a company CLAIMS their products are NOT tested on animals does not mean this is the case. Many companies have lied about this, claiming no animal testing is done because the fact is, at present there is simply no law in effect which requires these companies to back up their statements to the public. It is something that must be acknowledged and if all of you ladies and gents love your pets and ANY animals, then you must realize the heavy price THEY are paying for OUR selfish vanity and convenience!

<p>Thank you for allowing me to share.

<p>By Ursula from Arizona

<p><b>Editor's Note:</b> Here is a list:
<a href="http://www.iamscruelty.com/notTested.asp">Not Tested on Animals</a>
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Post By (Guest Post) (10/24/2008)
Actually unfortunately the Body Shop is now owned by L'Oreal! Those Sell outs! And it is so easy to make the switch to products that have not been tested on animals, and as these products tend to be organic, it's BETTER for you, too!

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Post By jenny (Guest Post) (08/31/2008)
I think it's disgusting but I can't really say anything because I do use products such as ysl dior etc. But if they could find another way which there is instead of using poor innocent animals. The body shop isn't tested on animals.

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Post By Stephanie (Guest Post) (05/30/2008)
Burt's Bees
Bare Essentials

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Post By Sidney (Guest Post) (05/07/2008)
why didn't you give lists.

Editor's Note: Here is a list: http://www.iamscruelty.com/notTested.asp

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Post By Pepita (Guest Post) (05/01/2008)
I think that animal testing is one of the great deceptions of our time. Not only are millions of animals suffering immensely, but even worse, its all so unnecessary. Think about it? People defend animal testing, especially in the medical world, but personally, I expected more from such intelligent people. If a close family member can react differently to a medication, which happens often enough, then how is it logical that drugs are tested on animals for human safety, when their not only not family, but an entirely different species!? Even when the products are have awful affects on the animals, they are sometimes released onto the market. Remember thalomide, the drug meant for morning sickness that caused serious birth defects? As far as animal testing for cosmetics and house hold products goes, I think this is something that must be stopped immediately. Or has our society become so vain that we can condone this atrocity?

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Post By Michaela (Guest Post) (03/24/2008)
Testing on animals should be only allowed for products made for animals. I am completely against testing household cleaners and make-up on animals. But I think companies that are making products for animals should be able to test on animlas.

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Post By enonymous (Guest Post) (02/21/2008)
i think that it is wrong to test on animals because you would not like it if we tested on you and drugged you and tested bleach and other household products on you. We are against testing makeup and other things on animals. Stop testing on animals.

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Post By Vicki (Guest Post) (01/12/2008)
Burt's bees products are also not tested on animals, as well as seventh generation products.

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Post By kate (Guest Post) (10/11/2007)
Yes it is so wrong. I absolutely hate people who test on animals. Ii always buy "no animal tested" products and animals ingredients! It's so sick. It should be band right now. Is the body shop tested on animals? It says it's not. I'm a vegetarian as well. There are some really sick people out there! My motto is "together we can stop it forever".

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Post By juliana (Guest Post) (09/28/2007)
Great idea now. Time to boycott the companies that do test on animals. It makes me sick. Even Iams tests on animals!

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Post By Vanessa (Guest Post) (09/14/2007)
Is there any inexpensive products that are sold in stores that do not test on animals?

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Post By anonymous (Guest Post) (12/04/2006)
i agree. animal testing is horrible. they should be licensed to animal test by paying a high fine if they choose to do it. find other ways to test products and limit the animals being totured and killed.

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Post By Rebecca D. (Guest Post) (09/13/2006)
Thanks for bringing up a really important issue! In my experience PETA.org is one of the best sources for this info. They even require companies on their list to not buy supplies from other companies who do animal testing!

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Post by evan's"mama" (45) | (09/08/2006)
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Seventh Generation does have great products! I'm quickly becoming a big fan, and don't mind paying a little more for natural, cruelty-free products.

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Post by Izzyflip (11) | (09/07/2006)
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Oops, sorry.
In my previous post I said go to
http://www.caringconsumer.com/products.asp
And look on left side of page. I meant right side of page and click on More under Cruelty Free Companies.

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Post by Izzyflip (11) | (09/07/2006)
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Yes, animal testing is not necessary and incredibly cruel!!
Paula's Choice is a line of makeup, hair and skincare products that do not test on animals.
And she has a book that has a list of animal free testing products as well as a comprehensive review of various beauty products which is helpful for allergy concerns and general consumer concerns.
I have used her products and was pleased with them.
Check out the website:
http://www.cosmeticscop.com/default.asp

Also go here:
http://www.caringconsumer.com/products.asp
Look on the left side and click on More under Cruelty Free Companies. This will give you a Word file that can be saved or printed that lists companies that have complete product lines without using animal testing or using animal ingredients in their products. This is a Peta website and I do not endorse Peta as a lot of their information and tactics are not entirely truthful or ethical either but they do provide a continually updated list of companies that are Cruelty Free and that I endorse!!

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Post By Me (Guest Post) (09/07/2006)
A lot of the animal org. web sites have brochures you can order that give the companies who don't test. I have ordered them many times over the years. I just try not to use many chemicals in general.

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