Comments on: Leaping Bunny vs. PETA Cruelty-Free Certification – What’s the Difference?

By: Jade

Jade — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 08:19:38 +0000

In reply to Niv. I agree. they have one of the highest regulation standards that need to be met to be cruelty free.

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:28:20 +0000

I only buy products with one of the 3 above on them. “Not tested on animals” means nothing and I’ve found it on products from parent companies like P&G or Unilever. As far as what ones I go by, I try to get everything with the LeapingBunny. I live in Illinois and with all my label reading in the cosmetics/beauty/self care isles (shoppers must think I’m crazy especially because I mutter or exclaim “Not tested on animals! Yeah, right Procter and Gamble!) I haven’t found any CCR labels. I have just recently discovered the leaping bunny on the brand “Yesto” shampoo and conditioner. Im pretty happy bc It’s hard to find affordable options although I think I’m going to switch to shampoo bars for the environment as well. I’ll be researching a lot before then! Thanks for your page.

By: Ana Tascon

Ana Tascon — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:10:20 +0000

In reply to Bev.

HELLO,

The company that im working it interested in get Cruelty free certification and logo, we already have the questionnaire and the first question is about in vitro test used. do you know if thi is mandatory? and which specific in vitro test do we need to do?
I hope you can help me this, thank you so much!!

Ana

By: tabitha

tabitha — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:55:22 +0000

In reply to Vicky Ly.

i just wanted to say thank you very much for the information…..i know there’s always a ‘back-door’ it seems when it comes to anti-cruelty/animal testing logos and you have to take most things with an unfortunate grain of salt, so i appreciate any additional education/knowledge on the products i buy, seeing that i’m trying to buy ‘bunny’ logo only products…..

By: Bev

Bev — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:41:04 +0000

Great comparison chart, it would have been great if you would have included the fees each charge to apply and then the fees they charge to use their logo on a companies products. You would think that the more thorough an assessment the more it would cost to be accredited/certified. which is understandable given the amount of time required to do that. I manage a certification trademark and some of our applications take many, many hours to assess and complete as we have to be extremely thorough. Thanks for this chart.

By: Niv

Niv — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 19:47:28 +0000

Why is South Africa’s ‘Beauty Without Cruelty’ org not on the list.
Check them out.

By: Aleksandra

Aleksandra — Sat, 19 May 2018 02:40:03 +0000

I looked at PETA’s website and it would appear that their requirements are different now.
1. “All companies that are included on PETA’s cruelty-free list have signed PETA’s statement of assurance or submitted a statement verifying that neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct, commission, or pay for any tests on animals for ingredients, formulations, or finished products.” – this does mention the suppliers.
2. “Company representatives […] must complete a short questionnaire and sign a statement of assurance verifying that they do not conduct, commission, or pay for any tests on animals for ingredients, formulations, or finished products and that they pledge not to do so in the future.” – however, there’s nothing about whether the companies check that their suppliers don’t test at all, only that they don’t commission the tests for themselves.
3. “Companies are putting their integrity on the line when they respond to consumers. A company that has publicly announced an end to tests on animals and states in writing that it doesn’t test on animals would face a public relations disaster and potential lawsuits if it was caught lying.” – lol. Yeah right, integrity, like that would actually harm a company. And who would catch them lying? I still can’t see anything about PETA conducting audits, so it seems this hasn’t changed.
4. “”Working for Regulatory Change” is a category that recognizes companies that test on animals only when required by law, that are completely transparent with PETA about which animal tests they conduct and why, and that are actively working to promote development, validation, and acceptance of non-animal methods.” – well, they put them on a separate list.

What do you think about this? Maybe there is an update needed? Do you think PETA’s list is more credible now? Although I see brands with unclear statements (such as listed by LH on the avoid or grey list!) or owned by testing brands, like Burt’s Bees. It tells you the parent company’s name, but nothing apart from that, so if someone doesn’t know what this means, they will be fooled by the “This company is cruelty-free! It does NOT test on animals.” – no, it’s NOT cruelty free if it’s owned by Clorox. I don’t know. I wonder what your take on this is!

By: Faith Keolker

Faith Keolker — Thu, 18 May 2017 19:37:29 +0000

In reply to Josie. Great article, thanks for clarifying! I have a website promoting cruelty free beauty and fragrance, and I just got asked how to distinguish between the "cruelty free" logos and what the differences are. I have already done some research on this and have posted about it, but your blog is more detailed. I will mention your blog in my reply to my poster.

By: Josie

Josie — Sat, 18 Mar 2017 13:08:06 +0000

I wish to promote cruelty free in my hometown
Wonder if I can repost your table comparing the three cruelty free logos to my Facebook page?

By: Rhonda Nelson

Rhonda Nelson — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 19:01:31 +0000

I have been an advocate for and consumer of cruelty free products for at least 15 years. I am so thrilled the issue has become so much more mainstream and cruelty free products are so much easier to find now! However, there is still a long way to go! I still have people laugh when I say I only buy products that are cruelty free or people ask “why would a company test (fill in the blank) on animals?”. I think both reactions are because people simply do not realize the majority of household and personal care products are tested on animals. So thank you for your website. You are helping get the word out! Like a previous poster, if I can’t find the animal testing policy for a company online, I email the company directly to find out. If they respond that they do not have a cruelty free policy, I respond asking them to consider and state I am unable to use their products until they are cruelty free. Lastly, when I first started purchasing cruelty free I always used the PETA list as my guide. However, I have since looked for any of the three or direct correspondence with the company. Now that I see the differences on your website, I will certainly be looking more for the Leaping Bunny logo and using that list. Thank you for what you do!!