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=== FD&C Act. ===
"The FD&C Act does not specifically require the use of animals in testing cosmetics for safety, nor does the Act subject cosmetics to FDA premarket approval." The FDA strongly encourages alternatives to animal testing. [http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-205.html] Over 600 companies manufacture detergents and cosmetics which are not tested on animals. [http://www.leapingbunny.org/shopsearch.php Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics]
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==Animal testing.==
Unilever is on the [[People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] (PETA] list of companies that test on animals. [http://search.caringconsumer.com/search_list_icons.aspx?Donottest=-1&Product=0&Dotest=6 Caring Consumer]]. Products tested include cosmetics, toiletries, household cleaners, foods, food additives and chemicals. [http://www.arkonline.com/archiveanimaltest.html] Unilever products include: [http://www.arkonline.com/archiveanimaltest.html#unilever Animal Testing by the Cosmetics Industry]
