Are Herbal Essences products tested on animals?
P&G, the parent company for Herbal Essences, has ended research involving animals on all our finished consumer products except when required by law. We use non-animal alternatives first. We’ll only use animal testing when there are no other reasonable options. We’d like to be able eliminate animal research on ingredients in consumer products altogether, and we’re making progress. We’ve invested over $190 million in alternatives, making us an industry leader. We’re also working with the FDA and respected animal welfare groups, such as the Humane Society of the United States, to work on reforming regulations and validating alternative methods. To learn more, check out our website here.
Unfortunately some misinformation has recently appeared which may have compromised your trust in Herbal Essences. Rather than trust wrong information here are the facts: • Herbal Essences products are not tested on animals. Full stop. Nor do we ask any supplier or contract lab to test them on our behalf. All messages implying Herbal Essences or any other P&G Beauty & Grooming product was tested on animals are wrong! • We passionately believe that ending animal testing is a benefit for all—consumers, animal welfare and industry. In fact, P&G is a global leader in supporting alternatives to animal research, having invested more than $250 million to date in helping to develop more than 50 proven alternative methods. We collaborate with governments and universities to promote acceptance of alternatives.
