12.16.19
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) announced today that it has added Avon Products Inc. to their list of companies "Working for Regulatory Change".
PETA posted this update on its website:
After working closely with PETA for nearly two years to end tests on animals and demonstrating significant contributions to global efforts to stop tests on animals, Avon Products, Inc., has officially been added to PETA’s “Working for Regulatory Change” list.
Avon Products, Inc., is no longer testing on animals anywhere in the world and is putting systems in place to ensure that none of its suppliers test on animals, either.
When that process is complete, the company will be moved to our cruelty-free list.
Jonathan Myers, Avon's Chief Operating Officer, says, "We do not believe that animal testing is necessary to substantiate product safety and do not test products on animals anywhere in the world. We will continue to push for greater acceptance of alternatives."
Myers adds, "We're pleased and proud to receive this recognition from PETA. We appreciate PETA's willingness to engage in dialogue and we want to continue our relationship...(it) reflects an understanding of Avon's deep commitment and willingness to drive change..."
Kathy Guillermo, senior vice president at PETA , adds, "We welcome Avon to our Working for Regulatory Change list and have been impressed with the company's commitment to ending tests on animals and promoting the development and acceptance of non-animal methods."
Guillermo adds, "We are delighted to continue to partner with the company as it works with its suppliers on their animal testing policies for ingredients used in Avon's products."
