Eliminating Animal Testing Worldwide
None of our branded products or formulations or ingredients have ever been tested on animals by Bath & Body Works. We are committed to eliminating animal testing worldwide, and our company is an active supporter and a Science Advisory Panel member of the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) — a nonprofit research and testing laboratory dedicated to the implementation and regulatory acceptance of non-animal methods — and we serve as a member of the Industry Council for the Advancement of Regulatory Acceptance of Alternatives (ICARAA).
Additionally, our technical experts are involved in innovative research and development to advance the acceptance and adoption of non-animal testing methods around the globe. As the global regulatory landscape changes, we will continue partnering with IIVS, government agencies and other industry leaders for animal welfare and the elimination of animal testing everywhere.
Vegan Products
As customer preferences change, we are expanding our products to give customers more choice. In 2022, we began adding vegan-formulated products. These items are created without using animal-derived materials. The easiest way to identify our vegan products is to look for “vegan” on the label.
A Scientific Approach to Safety
Our science-based safety reviews, conducted by product safety experts, begin with a thorough scientific evaluation of relevant, available information for each ingredient before we approve its use. If an ingredient does not meet the higher threshold of our safety standards and those set by regulatory bodies in the jurisdictions where the products are sold, it will not be used.
Home Fragrance Products
We have developed best-in-class testing for all new candle materials and technologies, including rigorous burn testing to ensure exceptional safety and performance. The candle testing process is carried out in multiple stages from raw material suppliers to component manufacturers, candle fillers and a leading independent testing lab. In addition, Wallflower products go through an extensive safety evaluation and third-party certification, with UL and/or ETL.