Unilever backs global phaseout of animal testing
UL•Unilever outlined efforts to end animal testing globally, including support for a European Commission roadmap, certifications for more than 20 brands and research into alternative safety-testing methods.
1. Alternative testing efforts
Unilever said it supports the European Commission’s 2026 roadmap to phase out animal testing through its role in a European alternative-testing partnership. More than 20 of its major brands have independent certifications confirming their products and ingredients are not tested on animals globally. The company also said it worked with US government experts and the OECD on statistical models for assessing skin allergy risks without animal-testing data, and is exploring AI to automate safety-data analysis.
