How to Tell if a Product Was Tested on Animals

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Animal testing is horrific. It's when a product, especially a cosmetic one, is tested on animals. Bunnies, mice, rats, monkeys, beagles, other kinds of dogs, cats and many other animals are victims of this abuse. Some are forced to breathe in toxins. Others have chemicals rubbed into their eyes. Others still are poked with needles. And some are force-fed the product. Here is how you can figure out whether a product you want to buy or already have has been tested on animals or not.

Steps

Look at the back of the product's container. Does it say "This Product Has Not Been Tested On Animals" or something similar? If it does, that's a definite sign it hasn't been animal tested. Many animal tested products have failed to be safe for humans, and there are better alternatives than animal testing.

Read every last bit of text on the entire container. If it says something like "Do Not Put In Eyes" or "Do Not Swallow," it could be a subtle warning that the product has been animal tested - because these can be hints that they have failed animal safety tests. However, if it says it hasn't been tested on animals it's probably just wanting you to be cautious.

Research the product. You'd be surprised how many are tested on animals - so do your research first! Online is the best source to get the information, because while lies are abundant on the Internet, the Internet is also more likely to have information on whether the product is animal tested or not than a magazine or book about the product.