Key Takeaways
- Support companies that have banned animal testing to save rabbits, mice, and other animals
- Use PETA’s Ultimate Cruelty-Free List to easily find humane-manufactured products
- Companies listed as global animal test-free do not conduct, commission, or allow tests on animals for any of their products
When it comes to purchasing products, many shoppers are now choosing to support companies that have banned all tests on animals. By doing so, they are helping to save rabbits, mice, guinea pigs, rats, and other animals from excruciating tests and a lifetime of suffering.
Discovering Cruelty-Free Brands
But how can consumers know which companies and brands are truly cruelty-free? This is where PETA’s Ultimate Cruelty-Free List comes in. This comprehensive resource makes it easy for conscientious shoppers to find products that align with their values. With a searchable online database, consumers can easily search by company, brand name, or product type.
Global Animal Test-Free Companies
PETA US has been the gold standard for supporters and consumers looking to shop with compassion since 1987. Their list of companies and brands that don’t test on animals anywhere in the world has grown immensely over the years. From cosmetics to household cleaning products, thousands of companies now refuse to conduct, commission, pay for, or allow tests on animals for any of their ingredients, formulations, or products.
Criteria for Listing
Companies listed by PETA fall under one of two designations: global animal test-free or global animal test-free and vegan. The former recognizes companies that have verified that they and their suppliers do not conduct tests on animals and will never do so in the future. The latter designation is for companies whose entire product line is free of animal-derived ingredients.
To be listed under these categories, companies must meet specific requirements and agree to not test on animals for any of their products. Once approved, companies may choose to use PETA’s global “Animal Test-Free” or “Animal Test-Free and Vegan” logos for a one-time licensing fee.
Special Information for EU Companies
For companies in the European Union, there are specially designed logos to account for labeling laws that differ from other regions. While the EU has legislation banning tests on animals for cosmetics and ingredients, there are loopholes in the law. Some consumers mistakenly believe that all cosmetics sold in the EU are animal test-free, which is not the case.
Overall, supporting companies that have banned animal testing is a crucial step in promoting cruelty-free practices and protecting the welfare of animals worldwide.