There are plenty of companies that DO NOT test on animals and they're very profitable. Why do some companies still test on animals, despite the fact that it has been proven that animal testing is not necessary?
2007-09-27 05:19:58 · 11 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Because it's cheap, effective, and most consumers don't read the fine print, or really don't care. They just want a cheaper product. Until we as consumers truly band together against these companies, they won't change.
2007-09-27 05:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by laynajean 2 · 12⤊ 0⤋
I have been wondering the same thing. Mike L, I appreciate your point, but there are already enough substances that are well known and have been around for a long time. We don't need new compounds that badly. I am aware that the ingredients in cosmetics and other things made by cruelty free companies were at one time tested on animals by a different company, that can't be helped. Why can't the companies who make cosmetics and other stuff just use the ingredients that have already been tested and is ready for the public market?
I am changing all the products I have that are made by companies who still test on animals, it takes a while to use up the old stuff, which feels kind of gross on me now. My favorite cologne is Emeraude and has been for almost 30 years, after I use up what I have I won't be using it anymore because Coty is still doing animal testing.
Edit: Stephen H: Anyone can go to caringconsumer.com for info about what companies do and do not test on animals. Beware though, that doesn't mean the products won't contain animal products or by products so always check labels and ask companies the ingredients of their products before you buy!
Edit: Frankly, if a scientist has developed a new substance that hasn't been used by people before and it is so questionable that it has to be tested on animals first I don't want to use it. I think people use too much make up anyway.
2007-09-27 06:00:16 · answer #2 · answered by Granny in KS 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By law they are required to test all products in some form. These companies look at short term expenditures and see the switch as a financial setback when in the long run they would save money if they switched to an alternative method of testing. For example most generic brands are not tested on animals. If you compare the ingredients they are essentially the same and the few alterations are from accuracy rates. The alternative tests are more accurate for human use and therefore the formula may need to be changed to assist with these result changes.
2007-09-27 08:39:28 · answer #3 · answered by al l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is this a rant, or a legitimate question? You need to ask the companies themselves what their reason is, all you will get here is conjecture or retorts. If you do not like the answer you get, then take action by publicizing the names of companies that still do animal testing, and ALSO give the names of those that do NOT, thereby allowing public pressure in the marketplace (IF there is enough thereof) to persuade the companies doing animal testing to use other means.
2007-09-27 05:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen H 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because if they hired homeless people or children in third world countries to do it you'd have an even bigger outcry than using rabbits.
Face it, YOU have created a scenario where it is impossible for the cosmetics companies to satisfy you. The market demands innovation, you are the market. Innovation means new products, new products means new formulations, new formulations means more testing (FDA rules). So tell me, how do they satisfy you?
You benefit from and desire the system being this way. You complaining is nothing more than idle blab. If you were serious about this, you would reject every new product out there that will make your hair shinier, your skin smoother, and your eyes brighter (or whatever). Then the market would see that innovation is not rewarded and would stop development. The lack of development would result in no need for testing and you could go on buying your 30 year-old formula for Panteen.
2007-09-27 08:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by obviously_you'renotagolfer 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Wal Mart can buy it cheaper and sell it cheaper. God forbid a corporation should have some ethics and do the right thing for the right reason instead of for profit.
2007-09-27 05:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its cheap, and the majority of people have no issue with it.
2007-09-27 05:25:52 · answer #7 · answered by Michael H 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Shhhh
your showing you do not know the facts.
animal testing may never end
medicine, new compounds, exotic extracts from the rain forest and tropical jungles.
back off and stop stressing,,, all the industries are aware of your complaint.
2007-09-27 05:32:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋
Because there aren't enough true vegans who would step in and take their place. It's inconvenient.
2007-09-27 05:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by Love #me#, Hate #me# 6 · 2⤊ 6⤋
because you have to test on something and animals are the easiest thing to test on. plus they look really cute with makeup on.
would you rather them test on people? donate your baby or yourself then!
2007-09-27 05:24:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 10⤋