Argos becomes BUAV Approved
The BUAV is delighted to announce that Argos, the UK’s leading general merchandise retailer, has joined other major high street retailers such as Marks and Spencers and been approved under the BUAV’s internationally recognised Humane Cosmetics Standard (HCS), for not testing its products on animals.
Argos, the multi-channel retailer, sells general merchandise and products for the home from over 700 stores and the internet throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. Argos’ own brand make-up and cosmetic product range is approved under the BUAV scheme and the globally recognised Leaping Bunny Logo now appears on the company’s website and in its catalogue.
BUAV Chief Executive, Michelle Thew said: “We are delighted that high street giants such as Argos are responding to the growing consumer concern over cruelly animal tested cosmetics and toiletries. We applaud Argos, the first catalogue company to be approved by us, for taking this step to prove its cruelty-free retailer status. The BUAV’s Leaping Bunny Logo is the absolute gold standard in cruelty-free products.”
Maria Thompson, Commercial Director, Home Retail Group said “We offer clear information and products to customers to help them make responsible choices. We are very pleased to be able to promote our own brand make-up and cosmetic range which meets the internationally accepted guarantee of cruelty free products”
The approval of Argos under the BUAV’s internationally recognised Humane Cosmetics Standard (HCS), was reported in The Independent newspaper.
