This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Rejected petition Packaging law to require a ‘tested on animals’ label unless certified otherwise
Most consumers have no idea how many cosmetics, toiletries, cleaning products and over-the-counter medications are still tested on animals. As a result, it’s difficult to find information on testing of individual products. We have a right to this information before we buy a product.
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- product testing information is usually not on product packaging
- where testing information is stated, it is not in a standardised format
- where testing information is stated, it may be false (eg Avon say they are cruelty free but do test on animals to export to China)
- there is no easy way for consumers to validate if animal testing has occurred for a specific product
- it is reasonable to expect packaging to contain enough information for consumers to make a purchasing decision
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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