Comments on: Weleda

By: Dee

Dee — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:22:39 +0000

In reply to Jack. Very good points Jack! Thank you for a balanced view.

By: Sera

Sera — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:57:07 +0000

In reply to mevis. Hi, I am several years late but if they sell their products only online in China, then it won`t be tested unless suddenly a lot of consumers complain about it etc.

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 08:35:28 +0000

Why are some of you people condemning a company that is actively trying to change Chinese policy on animal testing? You should be encouraging more companies to make a stand against animal testing within China, also what about the people in China that want to buy cruelty free products, but can’t they also need all the support they can get from you and companies. I wouldn’t class myself as vegan even though I do not buy meat or diary products and do my utmost to be animal cruelty free. But how many of you buy soya milk and soya products that have been blasted with Hexan which is then flushed in to the rivers and lakes, then on in to the sea. Which then harms plant life and animal life. Or where forests are cut down to make room for the crop to grow. Or buy a new car almost every 2 years whether that’s fossil fuel or electric. Where do you think the minerals and other raw materials for that vehicle come from?? The planet and what happens when that is done, plants and animal are hurt or killed just to make one shiny new vehicle, or a so called smart phone that people want the latest one. Also how many of you buy cruelty free products in nice shiny plastic, with a shiny plastic wrapping, which then comes in a nice shiny bag? And where does that plastic come from and end up? Most of the time in the food chain harming and killing animals. Just because a product isn’t first of all used on animals, the end of the line a lot of so called animal cruelty free products harm and kill animals. Do you also condemn bee keepers that are trying to save Bees, as with out them and the Bees most animals plants and humans will die. Please think before you buy so called vegan products think, how are these clothes and beauty products made, also food are they GMO free! As even some vegan clothes and how they are manufactured are harmful to the environment, also how are they disposed of.

By: sick

sick — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:06:32 +0000

Well they might not test the products on animals but they use wool to produce them in first place. At least some of the creams are. How could this be vegan? How can you say its cruelty-free when it still requires livestock farming? Just because the outcome isnt tested against animals?.. Sorry but this makes me tilt, its just stupid

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:47:45 +0000

In reply to Viv.

Their website speaks very specifically to animal testing as well as testing in China. See here: https://www.weleda.co.uk/our-story/our-standards/animal-testing.

By: Viv

Viv — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:26:01 +0000

I hastily bought a Weleda product (in a small box so I couldn’t see the print clearly), thinking that their products were both vegan and cruelty free. Later, when I looked more closely, I saw that it had beeswax. I looked at their website, and they don’t mention animal testing or welfare at all. I certainly won’t buy their products again, and will make sure I see one of the cruelty-free logos before I choose an item again. Thanks for the informative article btw.

By: Hana

Hana — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 17:22:58 +0000

In reply to Frédéric Anklin. Thanks for this information. However, I can't seem to find information on NATRUE.ORG regarding their policies on animal testing. I have contacted them for further information. As a consumer I am disinclined, no matter how sincere a company's statement may be, to simply trust what is stated without a reputable third party verification. Weleda seems to have outstanding products. Sadly, as a non EU consumer, I am not confident in continuing the use of Weleda products based on the information you've provided. Would you happen to have links to NATRUE's requirements regarding animal testing?

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sat, 15 Jul 2017 00:56:56 +0000

In reply to Paul.

This is the most updated info:

http://www.weleda.co.uk/quality/certifications-and-labels/page/certifications-labels

By: mevis

mevis — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 23:39:20 +0000

Hi, they are selling more than just soaps and dental care products. Can someone explain?

Go to http://www.weleda.com/ and choose China, you will be directed to https://weleda.tmall.hk/
and you will see they are selling face cream too. ( https://detail.tmall.hk/hk/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-b-s.w5003-14449424119.41.EPjICz&id=43866312532&scene=taobao_shop&skuId=96186780046)

By: Helen Warner

Helen Warner — Tue, 16 May 2017 15:35:58 +0000

China stopped the requirement of animal testing on toothpaste & soap in June 2014, this is fact and can be found on several ethical websites and cosmetic sites that do not test on animals. I don’t think any company should be held accountable for Chinese authorities pulling products off the shelf to test on animals. If this is going to be a Chinese policy then fair enough but if this argument is to be used then any random (sick) individual could do this themselves in any country. I feel it is important to at least try to support the companies that are trying to bring around change in China. L’Occitane ship to China, their products are not tested by them but by independent Chinese laboratories. This effectively allows them to wash their hands of the problem but when you consider they were instrumental in bringing about the change in testing for toothpaste/soap then I think a little understanding goes a long way. China is going to be a tough nut to crack and it’s not going to happen over night. However I do believe that western companies changing things within China is the only way things will improve. Having said that I will only buy leaping bunny products but I do think these companies should be applauded for there determination to change the situation and not berated for being there in the first place. You already show your disapproval by not buying their products.