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Smith & Nephew SNATS, Inc.

Industry:   Health Care - Industrial Specialties Stock Symbol:   SNN - NYSE Animal Usage:   Animal Testing

Our Opinion

Smith & Nephew PLC is on the Cruelty Free Investing list for exploiting animals because the company does animal testing in developing and manufacturing of some of their medical devices and services.

Supporting Evidence:

Smith & Nephew PLC: Animal testing statement

“Whenever possible, Smith & Nephew gains assurance of safety and efficacy from non-animal evaluation methods only. We also prioritise the use of known safe ingredients and materials that require no further testing. However, in certain instances, Government regulations require in-vivo testing to be conducted as part of the product approval process.”

Company Description

Smith & Nephew plc is a medical technology company. The Company is engaged in developing, manufacturing, marketing and selling medical devices and services. [Source: Reuters]

Company Website: http://www.smith-nephew.com

Contact:   http://www.smith-nephew.com/contact-us; IR: kate.gibbon@smith-nephew.com;