Colgate to stop using animals NEW YORK (AP) - Colgate-Palmolive Co. has declared an immediate moratorium on using animals for testing the safety of its personal care products. The moratorium covers a wide range of products designed for adults, including deodorants, shampoos, shaving cream and men's and women's fragrances. Colgate said 98% of all internal requests for product-safety approval are currently met using available data and non-animal alternatives. Continued consultation with industry and scientific groups led to additional opportunities to reduce animal testing, the company said. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals lauded the move, saying it was the product of 20 months of discussions with the New York-based company. See full story <http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2558940544-65e>
