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Does Dove test on animals?

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~Vulpine~ | 17:32 Wed 05th Jul 2006 | Body & Soul
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'Cos I know Loreal does...
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Yay! :)
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.
Oh sorry my mistake i meant to say yes they do the ********.
Just kidding they really don't.
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.


I cant believe loreal tests on animals!! never buyin their stuff again, not that I do much anyway!
Do you remember all the hype a few years back, when Anita Roddick was bought to task for saying non of her products had been tested on animals?

Well, it turned out they had.......but because it had happened 5 years or so before she marketed them, she thought she could deny it!!
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LOL Rufio! :D

And thanks, Froggy_Queen, I didn't know it was already banned here. Fab!
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!!!
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."
Don't L'oreal now own the Body Shop????Seems slightly against the ethos Anita Roddick fought so hard to create doesn't it?
Do they?? Didn't know that... gonna go and find out!!
On 17 March 2006, The Body Shop agreed to a �652 million takeover offer by L'Or�al.
And the L'oreal directors moved in on June 12th
Blimey girls, if you're on a L'oreal boycott better clear out all your lovely make up!! Ranges include Maybelline, Ralph Lauren, Shu Uemura, Giorgio Armani, Cacherel... list is long!!
Altho an interesting article on animal testing...

http://www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/index.aspx

Amara, as I said on the earlier post, Anita Roddick has no "ethos"......she lied in order to get more sales, from misguided people......
Where it states 'not tested on animals' it could mean the finished product. Some or all of the ingredients probably will have been used on animals at some stage.
noodles - I take it you know Anita Roddick personally to be able to make that comment?

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