Coty Inc.

Coty Inc. is a global beauty company with a portfolio of prestige and mass-market brands in fragrance, color cosmetics, and skincare. Its products are sold in over 150 countries, including China, where post-market animal testing can be required by law for certain imported cosmetics. While Coty states it does not test finished products on animals and supports ending animal testing, its market presence in jurisdictions with mandatory animal testing requirements means its products are subject to these procedures. The company's 2023 ESG report acknowledges that "use of certain ingredients" may necessitate animal testing to meet regulatory requirements in some markets.

Cruelty Free Investors lists Coty Inc. as a company involved in animal testing. This categorization reflects the reality that, regardless of a company's internal policy, selling cosmetics in markets like China can result in animal testing being conducted by local authorities. Coty's scale and global footprint, particularly through brands like Gucci, Burberry, and Calvin Klein fragrances, means a portion of its revenue is linked to markets where animal testing is a condition of sale.