The Sainsbury’s Eco bag created controversy; were its green credentials marred by unethical sourcing?

This is not the only example. The Co-op plastic carrier bags carry this text:

We don’t test our toiletries or household products on animals
Independently reviewed by BVAV www.buav.org
FOOD SAFETY Refrigerate all chilled foods…
SAFETY FIRST To avoid danger to children....

The Co-op does have a clear policy on such use of animals, and this is a worthy aspiration. However just as with Sainsbury’s bag it seems to me there is at best muddle, or at worst a touch of hyposcrisy. The Co-op sells medicines tested on animals, but in fairness it does not make a not tested on animals claim here. But for food safety, and safety at home, animal testing has and does protect the environment, protect our food, and protect our children.