Avon clarifies that their products are not tested in animals after controversy in networks

A few days ago the Humane Society International Campaign (HSI) against testing in animals went viral, awakening all kinds of comments on social networks and questioning users about which brands continue to apply these practices.

Hours after the history of the rabbit 'Ralph' flooded social networks, some organizations defending animals published listings with companies that continued to test in animals, such as Foresta, which included the New York brand, Avon.

The cosmetic product company quickly responded to the publication clarifying that the company currently does not test in animals anywhere in the world and that they even have the support of Frame, an entity responsible for ensuring that brands are free of animal animal cruelty.

In this regard, LR contacts Avon to learn more about their policies against testing in animals, compared to what the company confirmed that for 30 years they have been free of animal cruelty.

"Avon does not test products or ingredients in animals anywhere in the world.More than 30 years ago it was the first cosmetics company in starting the process to finish the tests in animals and has decades in the development of different methods to assess the quality and safety of its products without testing in animals, "said the company.

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He also clarified that since 2019 he began using the rabbit symbol granted by the Frame, both in the packaging of his products and in his communication pieces.

"We are committed to help ending animals with beauty products forever and during the last three decades we have been working with scientific organizations in new approaches for product safety evaluation," he added.

Avon commented that they are currently founding members of the IIV Industry Council Institute in Vitro Sciences for the Advancement of Regulatory Acceptance of Alternatives (ICARAA), in which activities are promoted to accelerate the adoption of non -animal methods by government agencies.

Finally, the company said that on June 11 of last year it supported the decision of the Congress of the Republic by prohibiting testing for cosmetic purposes in animals.

This week other national and international brands have started campaigns to inform their consumers about their sustainable policies and emphasize that they do not test in animals.Among those the Paisa Dolce Bella brand and dancing together of the influencer Yuya.