I reached out to Biologique Recherche India and they had told me that even though the products are sold in china, they do not test on animals. However, as you know, if a product is sold in Mainland China, it means their products must be tested. As you are more experienced, I would like your opinion on this- about whether they actually test or have bypassed animal testing in some way. Please let me know. Really looking forward to your response.

Hi Ana,

From my research, Fragrances and Perfumes are considered ‘General Cosmetics.’

So, as long as a perfume manufacturer can meet all of China’s new conditions and qualify to be exempt from animal testing, then theoretically, they will not be required to test on animals.

But I haven’t heard of any fragrance brand that has accomplished this yet. So I’m saying ‘theoretically’ here.

HAH, I just asked a similar question about Frangrance.
It’s weird that it’s not coming up in any searches.
Have you found out whether fragrance is still being tested on?

This does, however, raise another question –

It is the Chinese government that impose the testing policy and, hence, those that are at fault. Does this mean I (we) should boycott Chinese manufactured goods as they are part of the same corporate mechanism

Seems like a double standard if not?

Hi Lynette,
I totally understand the frustration! Some start-ups and customer service reps actually don’t know that animal testing is required by law in China. Not sure if that’s the case with Demeter Fragrance but feel free to forward me the email at info@ethicalelephant.com