The Ordinary Cruelty Free China. If you prefer avoiding brands owned by a company that tests on animals, we recommend avoiding the ordinary. These “ordinary” or “general use” cosmetics include mascara, shampoo, and fragrances.
In 2014, china took an initial step away from mandatory animal testing by establishing criteria for waiving this requirement for ‘ordinary’ cosmetics produced in the country. The ordinary is cruelty free and stands against animal testing. This is a big step forward since animal testing regulations were removed from ordinary cosmetics made in china in 2014.
Furthermore, the ordinary does not export its products to mainland china and/or other countries, where animal testing is required by law.
Online sales will also change. Whilst the ordinary recognises the importance of customer safety, the brand believes this can be sufficiently achieved without animal cruelty. The ordinary is certified as cruelty free by peta’s beauty without bunnies program, as well as leaping bunny (which is one of the strictest cruelty free certifications). New exemptions outlined in china’s latest cosmetic supervision and administration regulation update mean that certain products can now enter the country without undergoing animal testing on arrival.
