Animal-friendly

L’Erbolario has always refused to carry out cosmetic testing on animals.

Our determination to refuse every form of animal experimentation began with our very first phytocosmetic, but a simple refusal never seemed to be quite enough.

For years we have fought alongside LAV (Lega Anti Vivisezione - Anti-Vivisection Society) in the fight against cosmetic testing on animals. Together with LAV, in 1992, with the participation of thousands of Italian herbalist shops, we sent more than 20,000 postcards to the European Parliament asking for the ban on animal testing.

In September 2004, when testing finished products on animals was banned, we rejoiced and celebrated this victory with the LAV which, with a touch of pride, we believe we helped achieve in some small way!

Experimentation of raw materials

However, having reached this goal, there was a contradiction: the on-going possibility of testing raw materials on animals.

In 2006, we adhered to the International Ban Animal Testing Standard, committing ourselves not to use raw materials tested on animals for cosmetic, chemical or pharmaceutical purposes.

Once again, along with many cruelty-free supporters, we decided to join the LAV in a new battle. A new battle, a new victory. On 11 March 2013, the total ban on testing cosmetic ingredients on animals was implemented in the EU. An important goal achieved for those who, like us, love animals!