Does Avon Test on Animals?

The answer is NO it does not.  On June 2 1989, Avon announced a permanent end to all animal testing of our products, including testing done in outside laboratories.  Avon was the first major cosmetic company in the world to end animal testing.

-Our approach to safety evaluation utilizes data from in vitro(test tube/cell culture) or clinical tests (on human volunteers) as well as referencing existing animal-testing data.

-Avon does not conduct animal testing on an of its products or raw ingredients and does not require that suppliers of raw ingredients and finished products for Avon conduct animal testing on our behalf.

-Avon will conduct animal testing only when required by law, at the request of government health or medical authorities, and only after having first attempted to persuade the requesting authority to accept non-animal test data.

Avon has been at the forefront of the development and implementation of alternative test methods since the 1980's.  Our efforts were recognized in 1993 at the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences:  Education, Research and Testing.  In 1993, Avon was also presented with a Recognition Award from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing.  We received this Award for our commitment and dedication to the principles of the 3 R's (refinement, reduction, replacement) and the use of alternative tests for safety evaluation.

I hope you find this information helpful and will feel great about your Avon purchases.  Have a good one and "Wrap yourself in Gorgeousness".