Breaking news! YODI is Cruelty Free and Vegan.

Over the last few years, there's been a lot of talk about Cruelty Free and Vegan cosmetics, but what are they really? We explain.

Animal experimentation through the ages!

How has our attitude to animal experimentation changed?

A little history to explain.

Animal experimentation dates back to antiquity. Greek philosopher Aristotle carried out anatomical dissections on monkeys and pigs.

Later, doctors continued testing on animals whose anatomy is similar to that of human beings.

In the cosmetics industry, companies used to apply products and formulations to the eyes and skin of rabbits every time they launched a new product. Fortunately, this is no longer the case. Indeed, many countries have banned animal testing, with the exception of China, where animal testing is still required for many products.

The Cruelty Free movement...

In the early 2000s, an international ban on animal experimentation was launched.

In 2004, cosmetics testing on animals was banned in the European Union.

2009 saw a ban on the marketing of ingredients tested on animals.

And finally, in March 2013, the European Union banned the marketing and import of finished products and ingredients that had undergone animal testing.

Other countries followed suit, including the USA, Norway, India and Japan.

In theory, no finished product in Europe is tested on animals! However, there are a few loopholes in the law. In fact, products tested on animals in China, for example, can be sold if the animal testing data are not used to verify the safety of cosmetics in the European Union*.

But what are the alternatives?

There are several alternatives to animal testing, which are faster, cheaper and much more accurate.

In vitro tests: these enable products to be tested either on human cells or on artificially duplicated animal cells.

In vivo tests: these enable products to be tested on the tissues of living animals.

In silico tests: these are computer models created by scientists to compare data with molecules already known.

Cruelty Free and Vegan labels

Several labels exist to reassure you that the products you use are Cruelty free and Vegan, including PETA.

PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, is the world's largest animal rights organization.

A company is 'PETA APPROVED' when it undertakes never to carry out, order, pay for or authorize animal experiments on raw materials and the final product.

"Cruelty-free and Vegan?

In order to be Cruelty Free certified, the company confirms that no animal testing was used in the manufacture of the product. Neither the ingredients nor the finished product must have been tested on animals*.

To be Vegan, she must also refuse to use ingredients of animal origin, including honey, beeswax and milk in her products*.

We hope one day the whole world will be cruelty-free!

Switching to a cruelty-free skincare routine isn't difficult. It protects animals without any inconvenience to you!

PETA believes that 'no animal should suffer and die for a new lipstick or soap'.

But how do I know if my products are Cruelty Free and Vegan?

It's so easy, Global animal test-free lets you recognize PETA-approved companies, brands and even products via their website.

We are delighted to announce that YODI is Cruelty-Free and Vegan.

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*PETA's 'Global Beauty Without Bunnies' Program