🌿 Our Position on Animal Testing
At Herbs on the Hill, we hold a firm and heartfelt stance:
there is absolutely no place for animal testing in the creation of cosmetics.
We believe that beauty should never come at the expense of compassion. From our very beginnings, we have never tested our products on animals, nor have we ever asked or paid others to do so on our behalf. This includes all essential oils, absolutes, and aroma compounds we supply. Our formulations are grounded in time-honoured wisdom and modern safety practices that respect both people and planet.
🧪 Why This Matters
The world of cosmetics is increasingly governed by litigation and regulations, especially in the United States—and the ripple effects are felt globally. In response, the industry has seen a surge in complex synthetic compounds and new ingredient blends developed at speed to meet consumer demand. Historically, industry bodies like RIFM and IFRA conducted regular product testing, but this practice has significantly reduced in recent years.
Meanwhile, many safety protocols continue to rely on outdated methods that involve animals—methods that fail to reflect the rich complexity of human physiology. We believe this is both unnecessary and deeply flawed. Modern science offers many validated alternatives to animal testing, and these should be the norm—not the exception.
🇪🇺 Our Commitment to EU Standards (and Beyond)
The European Union’s ban on animal testing for cosmetics represents a vital ethical milestone. We believe this legislation should be fully implemented and fast-tracked, not delayed. Every year that passes without full enforcement is a missed opportunity to protect vulnerable lives and embrace a more humane approach to product safety.
🌸 Trusted Comfort, Cruelty-Free
We are proud to stand in the company of brands that choose kindness.
Because for us, it's simple:
If it needs to be tested on animals to be considered safe, it doesn’t belong in our products.
🌿 Certifications & Free-From Claims
- ✅ MHRA Approved (Medical Health Regulatory Authority Compliant)
- 📜 CPSR Certified (Cosmetic Product Safety Report Approved)
- 🌱 Vegan-Friendly
- 🐰 Cruelty-Free
- 🚫 Paraben-Free
- 🚿 Sulfate-Free
- 🚫 Phthalate-Free
- 🧴 Non-Toxic
- 🌸 No Artificial Fragrance
- 🎨 No Artificial Colours
- 🌍 Eco-Friendly
- 🌱 Biodegradable Formula
- ♻️ Plastic-Free Packaging (Glass & Aluminium)
- 🚫 BPA-Free
- 🤰 Pregnancy-Safe (Patch test recommended – see FAQ)
- 🍃 Alcohol-Free (Contains natural benzyl alcohol as a preservative)
- 🌾 Gluten-Free (No gluten ingredients, but not certified for cross-contamination)
