L’Erbolario has always refused to test its cosmetics on animals
Our commitment to rejecting all forms of animal testing started with our first phytocosmetic product. However, we felt that simply rejecting it was not enough.
We have fought alongside the Anti-Vivisection League (LAV) for years to obtain a ban on cosmetic testing on animals. In 1992, we collaborated with LAV on a joint initiative involving thousands of Italian herbalists. As part of this initiative, we sent over 20,000 postcards to the European Parliament, calling for the abolition of animal testing.
In September 2004, we celebrated a significant victory with LAV when the ban on testing finished products on animals came into effect. Although this achievement is just a drop in the ocean, we are proud to have played a part in it!
Raw material testing
However, upon achieving this goal, a contradiction emerged, as it was possible to continue testing raw materials on animals.
In 2006, we decided to adopt the International Standard Stop Animal Testing, which is promoted in Italy by LAV. We pledged to use only raw materials that meet the criteria of this standard and to refrain from exporting our products to non-EU countries where cosmetics are still being tested on animals.
A new battle, a new victory. On 11 March 2013, the EU introduced a total ban on the testing of cosmetic ingredients on animals. This was a huge achievement for anyone who loves animals as much as we do!
As long-standing supporters of LAV, we renewed our commitment to animal welfare by launching two special projects dedicated to protecting dogs and cats: “Together against all forms of abandonment” in 2023 and “Together for animals” in 2024. These two initiatives resulted in the launch of a national campaign that promotes the microchipping and free sterilisation of dogs and cats, aimed at encouraging responsible pet ownership.
