What bar soap companies do not test their products on animals?
An interest in animal welfare may lead some consumers to seek out health and beauty products that are not tested on animals. These products have become easier to find in recent years.BackgroundProducts such as cosmetics, shampoos and soaps have been tested on animals since the 1940s. One of the more common tests was the Draize eye test, which entailed placing various substances into the eyes of rabbits to measure how badly they irritated the eyes.SignificanceDuring the past 20 years, a growing number of consumers and animal rights organizations have taken a stand against testing of beauty and household products on animals. As a result, more companies now sell items, such as bar soaps, that are not tested on animals.DefinitionProducts that are not tested on animals are often designated as “cruelty-free.”AlternativesAccording to Caring Consumer, an online resource for cruelty-free products maintained by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), there are dozens of companies tha
