Avon for animals
We do not test products or ingredients on animals anywhere in the world and we’ve been working for acceptance on non-animal methods for three decades.
A global stand against animal testing
Our goal is to deliver products to meet our customers’ needs without compromising our commitment to animal welfare, our high product safety standards or our adherence to regulatory requirements. Globally, none of our products will be tested on animals.
PETA
“PETA celebrates Avon’s long-term commitment to ending all cosmetic testing on animals everywhere in the world, and we know millions of consumers will too. Avon’s support for non-animal testing methods has made a meaningful difference to the development, utilisation and acceptance of alternatives to animal testing.”
Kathy Guillermo, Senior Vice President, PETA
Humane Society International (HSI)
We support HSI’s #BeCrueltyFree campaign calling to outlaw cosmetic animal testing in key global beauty markets.
“We are delighted to count Avon among our #BeCrueltyFree campaign supporters as we work with lawmakers across the globe toward meaningful policy change that reflects our shared vision of cruelty-free beauty.”
Troy Seidle, HSI Vice President for Research & Toxicology
Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME)
In Europe, we have partnered with FRAME for 30 years.
“FRAME is dedicated to the development of new, valid and ethical scientific methods that will replace the need for laboratory animals in medical and scientific research, education and testing. Avon’s decision to stop testing in China sends an important message to the global cosmetics industry that animal testing for cosmetics is unnecessary and unacceptable, and that we must push for global acceptance of alternative techniques that are scientifically valid and have human relevance.”
Amy Beale, Scientific Liaison Officer at FRAME
Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS)
We are a founding member of IIVS’s Industry Council for the Advancement of Regulatory Acceptance of Alternatives (ICARAA), a working group that promotes specific activities designed to accelerate the adoption of non-animal methods by government agencies such as the Chinese Food & Drug Administration.
“Avon has partnered with IIVS for over twenty years to develop and utilise novel in vitro testing platforms to ensure the safety of their products. These successful approaches have been adopted by other companies in the industry. Additionally, Avon has supported the IIVS Education and Outreach programmes to promote the use and acceptance of these methods worldwide”
Erin Hill, President, IIVS
FAQ
Does Avon test on animals?
Avon never tests products on animals. Under no circumstances does Avon conduct animal testing on any of its ingredients and products and Avon does not require that suppliers of ingredients and products produced for Avon conduct animal testing on our behalf.
How does Avon ensure the safety of its products without animal testing?
The safety of our customers is of paramount importance and we substantiate the safety of our products using well established non-animal testing methods such as applying existing data, computer modelling, and in vitro testing to ensure the safety of Avon-branded cosmetics products.
What else is Avon doing?
Alongside ending animal testing across all our brands, we’re working hard to incorporate more plant, natural and synthetic based ingredients into our products without having a negative impact on our precious planet and its resources. Our Distillery range comprises vegan-friendly products composed of concentrates crafted through a rich distillery process, housed in environmentally conscious packaging.
Why don’t Avon’s products carry a “cruelty-free” logo?
We’ve worked with organisations to drive for positive change on animal testing for 30 years, and have partnerships including the Institute for In Vitro Sciences , FRAME and Humane Society International . We’re very proud to feature their logos in our materials and support their valuable work.
What’s next?
We’re committed to helping end animal testing on beauty products for good and for the last 30 years have been working with scientific organisations on new approaches to product safety evaluation. We’ll keep up this work and continue to work with partners towards meaningful positive change.
Any questions?
Please get in touch (media@avon.com). For queries relating to US, Canada and Puerto Rico please visit avon.com.
* Based on Euromonitor International (April 2019) top 10 global beauty and personal care companies
** Associated published global animal welfare policies and animal testing certification as of November 2019
