Go Cruelty Free - NON-ANIMAL TESTED Products -

Since I've started blogging on "Compassion" always being in Style,

I thought that the following information might be of use to you (people who'd like to know)...

What is 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 a fixed cut-off date. The Logo can be seen on packaging, advertising, and point-of-sale purchases for cosmetics and household products around the world."

Why is the Logo Important? 

• "American consumers want it. Respondents to a 1996 poll overwhelmingly stated that they are more likely to buy a product that indicated it was not tested on animals. More than 58% of women surveyed indicated it was important to know which companies are not now testing on animals, even though virtually all ingredients have been tested on animals in the past."
• "It is becoming increasingly necessary as more non-compliant companies advocate "not tested on animals" or "cruelty-free" claims and icons without the assurances offered by certification with CCIC."
  

How do I License The Logo? 

"Companies may license the use of the Logo after becoming certified by CCIC, thereby making a pledge that, as of the fixed cut-off date, they do not conduct or commission animal tests, and do not use any ingredient or formulation that is tested on animals. A one-time licensing fee, based on the company's gross annual sales, is required for use of the trademarked Logo.

Once approved, you will be given a CD containing Logo image files and licensing authorization to use the Leaping Bunny Logo on products, websites, promotional materials and much more!" 

If you are interested in using the Logo on your products, or learning more, contact  directly at (888)546-CCIC or e-mail admin@leapingbunny.org. 

Does The Law Require Animal Testing? 

"NO! Neither the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor the US Consumer Product Safety Commission requires animal testing for cosmetics or household products, respectively. There are sufficient existing safety data as well as in vitro alternatives to make animal testing for these products obsolete. While it is true that virtually every ingredient, even water, has been tested on animals in the past, we can help prevent future animal testing."

I know I used to always promise myself.."the next product I'm going to buy is not going to be tested on animals!" But each time, either I couldn't find the proper cosmetic product that was cruelty free or I just wasn't sure how the company experimented and tested.

So here are the well-known companies that DON'T test on animals. If you don't see the name, then you know what that means...

Here we go:

• Abra Therapeutics Inc
• Aqua Natural
• Arbonne International
• Aroma Crystal Therapy
• Aunt Bee's Skin Care
• Austin Rose
• Avalon Natural Products
• Beauty Without Cruelty (Visage International Partners Ltd)
• Belisama Bath & Body
• Better Botanicals
• Blooming Lotus
• Body Bistro
• Body Butter Factory
• Body Shop, The
• Burt's Bees
• Cactus & Ivy
• Clearly Natural
• Color My Image
• Comforts for the Mind, Body & Spirit
• Dermalogica
• Devita Natural Skincare Systems 
• Eco-Dent
• Essentially Yours
• Florere
• Freeman Cosmetics
• Hugo Naturals
• Innersense 
• L'Occitane
• Lip-Ink International
• Liz Earle Cosmetics (KPL Cosmetics Ltd
• Lotus Moon
• Marks & Spencer 
• Mary Kay 
• Mi Amore Skincare, LLC
• Mystic Wonders Inc
• Nail Aid
• Naturopathica
• Nectar Essences 
• NutriBiotic
• Paul Mitchell
• Pure Touch 
• Rachel Perry
• Simply Soap 
• Spring Rain Botanicals
• Suki
• Tara Smith
• Visage International Partners Ltd (Beauty Without Cruelty)
• Wholefood Farmacy
• Xeno Company
• Zen Spa
  

 For the full report on company names please visit 

http://www.gocrueltyfree.org/companies.php?s=A&sentence=1

With Love,

Sermin Sesoren