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Tutorial: Finding Cruelty-Free Products
-1. Check the Back of The product
Well, the EASIEST way to find a cruelty-free product is simply looking at the back of the package it is in. Most cruelty-free companies will mention that they don’t test on animals. Though, This method is the most confusing as many "Money-crazy" companies which test on animals try and "trick" you into buying their product by saying "This finished product is not tested on animals" Which basically means the ingredients are tested on animals, but the whole product isn't. This is JUST as bad as testing the entire product and isn't any less cruel! This method can be useful, but it is best to avoid it.
-2. Check for the following Logo:
No company can try and trick you with this logo. Any company which uses this logo is a part of the "leaping bunny program" by BUAV. These products/companies are throughly checked regularly and have to be approved by the BUAV.
"To be approved, a company must no longer conduct or commission animal testing and must apply a verifiable fixed cut-off date - an unmoveable date after which none of its products or ingredients have been animal tested.
Each company must be open to an independent audit throughout its supply chain to ensure that they adhere to their animal testing policy and the Standard's strict criteria"
This method is "Fool-Proof" and probably the most reliable. For a list of companies which are a part of the "Leaping Bunny program" Click Here.
They also have a handy search bar you can use to find out if you're favourite company is a part of it.
Why Trust the "Leaping Bunny" Logo?
"The Leaping Bunny Logo is the only internationally recognized logo guaranteeing consumers that no animal tests were used in the development/production of any product carrying the Logo as of the date of compliance. The Logo can be seen on packaging, advertising, and point-of-sale purchases for cosmetics and household products around the world."
-3. This is list of logos you can find on cruelty-free products:
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-4. Use The "CaringConsumer.com" Search.
Click here to use the search bar. This search bar is really nifty; you'll see why when you use it.
But I would like to let you know that this isn't the most reliable, as it can/may list products which aren't tested on animals though the parent company does. (For e.g. "Toms Of Maine" isn't tested on animals but it's parent company is "Procter & Gamble" Which funds Deadly tests), But you can try it out anyway, If you're not sure whether the parent company tests or not- send me an email :D