Comments on: An Exclusive Q&A About Animal Testing with Seventh Generation

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 04:12:11 +0000

In reply to greenartifice. By last resort, I believe they meant if there was a situation where suddenly the US government required it on their products. A very last resort situation. They are not a brand who supports animal testing at all. That being said, it may be good to voice your concerns to the brand directly. It's important that they hear from their customers. :)

By: greenartifice

greenartifice — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 01:11:11 +0000

I don’t like that animal testing would be ok as a “last resort”. What exactly does that mean? How much testing will be done before someone determines that they’ve reached the last resort? I’ve thus far been a big supporter of Seventh Generation, but reading this Q&A has left a bad taste in my mouth and the feeling that the company may not be vegan for ethical reasons.

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 20:02:17 +0000

In reply to arayah.

I agree – it would be SO nice if things were simple and the labelling was clear. 🙂

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:58:51 +0000

In reply to Cyndi Rook. I am familiar with Heifer International, but am not aware of any involvement Seventh Generation may have with them. If this is something that would prevent you from purchasing their products, it would be good to email them and let them know. The power of the consumer voice goes a long way!

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:57:33 +0000

In reply to Jacqueline White. Really? I never received one and a lot of people did not either. I also expected that it would be promoted more on social channels as well. That's great that you received one though! :)

By: Jacqueline White

Jacqueline White — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 02:56:51 +0000

I was given an update about it from PETA saying that everything was okay with Seventh Generation.

By: Cyndi Rook

Cyndi Rook — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 22:13:15 +0000

Thank you, Tashina. I’ve stopped purchasing Seventh Generation’s products in part because of this ongoing controversy but also because I’ve been told by a reliable source that they support Heifer International. Are you familiar with this issue?

By: arayah

arayah — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 16:42:28 +0000

In reply to Tashina Combs.

thanks. i think i might call them, because after i wrote to you, i read this on seventh generation’s website: “seventh generation does not use animal ingredients in our fabric softener, or any of our products for that matter!…” i found it in their faq section, i think, in response to a faq about fabric softener. so if this is true and this info is correct, are they saying that they are a vegan company? why do some companies make it so confusing for us? 😉 if i was strolling through the supermarket and saw a product with a big red banner on the label that said ‘no animal testing on products or raw ingredients by us or our suppliers & our products and ingredients are100% vegan!’ i would scoop up everthing they had! thanks for your dedication to this. valerie

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 15:50:34 +0000

In reply to valerie.

Hi Valerie!

The Leaping Bunny logo is given to brands who do not test on animals. Leaping Bunny does not regulate the use of animal ingredients. Brands are not required to put the logo on their product packaging. I cannot speak for Seventh Generation here, but my guess is that the logo simply did not make its way into the design for that specific item. It is not at all uncommon for Leaping Bunny approved brands to not have the logo on some or all of their product packaging.

I would suggest that you reach out to Seventh Generation directly with this question because I cannot speak for them.

By: valerie

valerie — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:49:04 +0000

hi tashina, and thanks for this info! i’m still a little confused though, especially about seventh generations use of animal ingredients/bi-products in some of their products. i noticed that a cleaming spray i have of theirs does not have tbe leaping bunny symbol on the back. does this mean that there are animal based ingredients in this cleaning spray? because according to their aboves statememts, i am still unclear as to whether they use them at least on some products. what is the reason for no leaping bunnny symbol on tnis particular product? thanks for all your hard work!