Paul Mitchell Pulls Out of Chinese Market After Refusing to Test Their Products on Animals
China told John Paul Mitchell Systems (parent company of Paul Mitchell) that they would have to pay for animal testing if they wanted to continue to sell their products there and, unlike Mary Kay and Avon, Paul Mitchell did not bow to such pressure. DeJoria state, “Since Paul Mitchell was founded in 1980, we have been cruelty-free. We do not conduct or condone animal testing on our products, and we will not attempt to market our products in China until alternatives to animal testing methods have been accepted by the government. We are honoured and encouraged to be working with China to bring about positive change.