Response from the makers of Cetaphil

[joelbct]

Thank you for your interest in Galderma Laboratories, L.P. In response to your e-mail dated November 27, 2007:

 

 

“Can you tell me whether Cetaphil facial cleanser contains any animal byproducts and whether you test on animals?

Kind regards,

 

 

Galderma Laboratories markets dermatological products. Galderma Laboratories uses animals in evaluating potential new drug or pharmaceutical products only as required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We agree that the use of animals in pharmaceutical research is not ideal and we are just as anxious as you to find suitable alternatives. Our firm is always seeking new procedures and in-vitro models to replace the required animal testing that we currently undertake.

 

Our products undergo the minimum animal testing required by the FDA to substantiate product safety and efficacy. I have enclosed a publication defining the FDA’s position on animal testing for your review. These tests are necessary to ensure that new drugs are not teratogenic (causing birth defects), toxic or carcinogenic. Currently, the only undisputed methods recognized by the scientific community require the use of animal models.

 

Thank you for your inquiry concerning our products.

 

Special Services Specialist

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

Edited April 25, 2009 by joelbct

[robert]

Thanks for posting this. I appreciate the update and follow through on this.