Ricky Gervais urges consumers to boycott cosmetic companies using China as 'excuse' to test on animals

                         Ricky Gervais is urging consumers to boycott companies that are testing on animals in order 

                         to expand into Chinese market where it is mandatory.

Louise Gray (2012) in his article argues that the UK and Europe in general has moved away from animal testing. However, with the economic power moving to the east and companies seeking to expand into new markets, most are now torn between adhering to their own policies or testing certain products and ingredients on animals as is the case in China. The big brands such as L’Oreal have also agreed on animal testing in order to sell in China and many of these products are finding their way back to the UK. She argues for the need to end the practice on animal cruelty.

Reference:

Gray, L. (2012) ‘Ricky Gervais urges consumers to boycott cosmetic companies using China as 'excuse' to test on animals’, Telegraph, 31 July, Available at:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/9441090/Ricky-Gervais-urges-consumers-to-boycott-cosmetic-companies-using-China-as-excuse-to-test-on-animals.html (Accessed: 31 December, 2013)