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Helen of Troy Limited

Industry: Consumer Durables – Home Furnishings

Stock Symbol: HELE – NASDAQ

Animal Usage: Animal Testing

Our Opinion

Helen of Troy Limited is on the Cruelty Free Investing use of animals list because of the company’s brands like Revlon, Infusium 23, etc. test their products on animals to assess a product’s safety profile.

Supporting Evidence:

In the following article, Peta claimed, “Revlon has been selling its products in China, where tests on animals are required for cosmetics.” Read the full article

Revlon’s Animal Testing Policy

Company Description

Helen of Troy Ltd. engages in the manufacture and distribution of personal care and household products. It operates through the following segments: Housewares, Healthcare/Home Environment, Nutritional Supplements, and Personal Care. The Housewares segment offers food preparation tools, containers, electronics, baby care, and cleaning products. The Healthcare/Home Environment segment develops thermometers, humidifiers, blood pressure monitors, heating pads, water filtration systems, portable heaters, air purifiers, and insect control devices. The Nutritional Supplements segment provides vitamins, minerals, and supplements. The Personal Care segment manufactures and sells electric hair care, wellness appliances, and beauty products. The company was founded by Gerald J. Rubin and Stanlee N. Rubin in 1968 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. [Source: MarketWatch]

Company Website: http://www.hotus.com

Contact: http://www.hotus.com/contact-us; IR: hotus@icrinc.com;