Do you test your products on animals?Updated 9 days ago
We do not test on animals in our fragrance laboratory and do not hire any third parties to do animal testing for us. However, we cannot make claims about the testing process of the raw ingredients or other materials used to make our products.
Our Testing Process
We perform extensive testing on all our candles to ensure they burn cleanly and safely. This testing includes:
- Burn time and performance
- Proper combustion
- Wick sizing and placement
- Glass safety and heat resistance
- Fragrance throw
None of this testing involves animals. Our quality control process uses industry-standard equipment and protocols that don't require animal testing.
Raw Ingredients and Materials
While Votivo does not conduct or commission animal testing, we use raw materials and ingredients from various suppliers. We cannot guarantee that every supplier in the supply chain has never conducted animal testing on their raw materials.
This is an important distinction. We control our own testing practices, but like most manufacturers, we work with ingredient suppliers whose full testing histories we cannot verify.
Industry Standards Without Animal Testing
The candle industry has established safety standards through organizations like the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the National Candle Association (NCA). These standards allow manufacturers to ensure product safety without animal testing.
Our glass containers pass rigorous ASTM safety testing, and we follow NCA guidelines for candle safety. All of this is done without involving animals.
Fragrance Safety Standards
We adhere to International Fragrance Association (IFRA) safety standards for all our in-house fragrances. IFRA guidelines are based on extensive research and data that don't require individual companies to test on animals.
The Bottom Line
Votivo does not test our products on animals and does not hire anyone to do so on our behalf. However, we cannot make claims about the complete supply chain history of every raw material we use in our products.
More questions for us? Call 1.877.7VOTIVO (1.877.786.8486) or send an email to [email protected].