Icky Institutions: L'Oreal's response

Hi all:


Below is the response from L'Oreal, who are also responsible for brands such as Biotherm, Cacharel, Garnier, Giorgio Armani, Helena Rubinstein, Lancôme, Matrix Essentials, Maybelline, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, Redken, Soft Sheen, Vichy:


"Global Policy Statement on Animal Testing


Reckitt Benckiser will not use animal testing on any of our products, or on any raw materials, unless indicated by national or international regulator authorities Reckitt Benckiser will actively support the development, validation, use and acceptance of alternative methods that reduce, refine or replace the use of animals in safety evaluation.


It will be the policy of Reckitt Benckiser to:


1. Conduct animal testing only where indicated by legislative or regulatory requirements, where no approved or accepted alternative testing procedure exists, or where no established information exists upon which an adequate determination of hazard can be made.


2. Minimise the use of animals in required safety testing to the greatest extent possible while ensuring that a valid study is conducted.


3. Conduct all required animal testing only in expert, qualified contract testing facilities in a humane and responsible manner, complying with the best-accepted standards and all applicable regulatory requirements for animal welfare.


4. Continually evaluate and appropriately use alternative techniques for hazard evaluation which reduce or eliminate the use of animals, and actively support research in this area.


5. Advocate regulatory acceptance of validated alternative hazard evaluation methods which reduce, refine or replace the use of animal models both directly and through trade associations, professional societies and consumer groups.


6. Utilise applicable existing and scientifically valid data when conducting hazard evaluations and risk assessments."

You don't have to be cruel to be kind,

GiGi