Animal Testing
In 1989 the company announced a moratorium on animal testing of its products, after pressure from animal rights groups. They were among the first in their industry to do so and to sign the PETA pledge.
However, in 2012 Mary Kay returned to animal testing, because it is required by law in China for all health and beauty products. Thus Mary Kay has been removed from PETA's "Don't Test on Animals" list to the "Do Test" list.
“We do not conduct animal testing on our products or ingredients, nor ask others to do so on our behalf, except when absolutely required by law,” says Crayton Webb, director of corporate communications for Mary Kay, in a statement. “There is only one country where we operate where that is the case—China.”
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