M&S brings in testing ban

Wednesday 9th April 2008, 2:30PM BST.

MARKS & Spencer franchisee Tony Creasey has welcomed a pledge from the retailer to sell only ‘cruelty-free’ household cleaning and beauty products.

It is the latest move by the firm as it tries to attract ethically aware consumers. M&S said it would guarantee that 1,200 own-brand products and their ingredients would not involve animal testing during the manufacturing process.

In Guernsey, Mr Creasey (pictured) said M&S was environmentally friendly in all sorts of ways. Ethical issues, such as this one, play a significant part in many business decisions. The public can take confidence that M&S does the best it can for the planet in the widest possible sense.’