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Fingers crossed, I need all the help I can get!!

It is not only unnecessary to test cosmetics and ingredients on animals holly but it is against the law in the EU. So I'm afraid your argument falls down immediately.

The cosmetics that are being tested on animals in China are products that have already been on sale in the rest of the world for years without safety problems.

if we want goods - they need to be tested - I am an animal lover but believe its necessary - those who dont are putting us in more danger as some of the 'additives' they use change over a short time to damage your skin

oops completed questionnaire but put wrong username! Put Mollysgran, meant to put mamaa...

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I keep getting bad request when I submit my answers

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Yes Gigi the link kindly provided by Grannyknot does indeed confirm L'Oreal's stance on animal testing, which is that they do it 'where regulatory authorities demand it for safety if regulatory purposes'. In other words, in countries such as China where animal testing is required by law.

Another link for anyone in any doubt

www.loreal.com//Faq.aspx?topcode=CorpTopic_Comt_Answers_AT_FAQ#CorpTopic_Comt_Answers_AT_FAQ_7

There are some companies that have decided they will not trade in China because they stand by their cruelty free principles. A brave decision in this competitive market, but I admire them enormously and they are the companies I will continue to support. If only the giants like L'Oreal would take the same stance.

filled it in but why over 55? That's not an older woman! 70 maybe.

Thank goodness I never wear makeup!

Not net Knot

I looked at the survey and decided it was ridiculously intrusive anyway. Why on earth would anyone want to volunteer so much information to a cosmetics firm?

I don't buy their stuff any more either.

"an exception could be made if regulatory authorities required it for safety or regulatory purposes"

Don't trade with them then.

Crikey. I didn't know this. Food for thought. I cannot condone testing on animals for cosmetics.

How depressing.

The last 'get out clause' you quote grannyknot is one many companies have used to justify their expansion into the very lucrative market in China. All cosmetics have to be tested on animals in China, whether or not they have already been tested, or certified as not tested elsewhere in the world. It means that many companies that previously were proud of their cruelty free credentials have sold out in this way and it is necessary to read the small print to be sure that they are still cruelty free. Sadly, it means that the ban on testing products or ingredients that was introduced in Europe in 2013 (I think), whilst representing a huge step forward for animals, has been severely undermined by the cosmetic companies' readiness to trade with countries that have no such safeguards and no discernible animal welfare standards.

Is this information incorrect, then?

www.loreal.com/csr-commitments/loreal-answers/the-question-of-animal-testing.aspx

And in the FAQ section:

^What do you mean by "An exception could be made if authorities required it for human safety or regulatory purposes"?

The exception is very rare and stems from the variety of regulations worldwide. Certain authorities have not yet accepted alternative methods in their country and could hypothetically require us to conduct safety evaluations on animals. Also, in response to questions raised by the scientific community and by civil society, local authorities could choose to reexamine the safety data of a known family of ingredients, and could require new safety data^.

Perhaps GNHQ could clarify why they think it's okay to work with L'Oreal and promote the survey.

Whether I filled in the questionnaire or not, I have never needed to, nor will ever need to consider whether L'Oreal test cosmetics on animals as I do not and will never use their products because my skin allergies mean that I have to use organic products that do not include preservatives. I would certainly not want to use products tested on animals.

Even worse durhamjen. Wish it was painless for the animals

Completed, quite painless, quick and easy

done it!

It's now owned by Nestle.

Sorry I can't fill in a questionnaire for a company that tests on animals.