If a product doesnt say wether it does animal testing or not, can you assume they do?

Question

Most products say that they DO NOT test on animals...

so if they don't say they don't, can you assume they do?

Answer 1

I would say assume they might. So if you only want to buy products that don't, then stick with a product that says it doesn't. If you are a radical and want to picket/firebomb a company that does, you need to do some more research first.

Answer 2

In practical terms, if it is something you put in or on your body (excluding clothing) and it doesn't say, assume it probably is. I say probably because not everyone is intimidated by peta's terrorist tactics or necessarily cares what anyone thinks of animal testing. Just because they don't SAY they don't test doesn't mean they do. If you're concerned about a product, call their customer service # and ask.

Answer 3

Assume they do unless they said they don't or they have a leaping rabbit symbol,thats the symbol for animal friendly.

Answer 4

If it doesn't say, then assume they do.

To find products that are not tested on animals, a good place to start looking is at LeapingBunny.org which is the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, or also CaringConsumer.com.

Answer 5

You got me wondering about my skin care.  I went to their web site and asked customer service and they responded that they don't test on any animals except human beings.:) You should ask.  Don't assume.

Answer 6

A lot of things have to be tested before they can put them on the market.  Any types of makeup, pet supplies and food, soaps, etc. have to be tested to make sure there are no reactions to the product.  If it does not say that they do not test on animals then you can be sure that they do use animals for testing their products.

Answer 7

I would, because the ones who don't proudly place on their label: PRODUCT NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. The ones who do aren't going to just flat out admit it, otherwise no one would buy their product. Just like with food, those who use pesticides don't put on their sign boldy: OUR PRODUCT WAS GROWN WITH THE EXTENSIVE USE OF PESTICIDES AND HAVE ENDANGERED THE WILDLIFE AROUND OUR CROPS.