![]() Leaping Bunny – The Leaping Bunny Program is internally recognized.There are three major organizations that provide cruelty-free certification: So how can you know for sure that your cruelty-free deodorant - and its ingredients - have never been tested on animals? By seeking out products with a trusted cruelty-free certification. While products claiming to be cruelty-free should mean that they aren’t tested on animals, the lack of FDA regulation allows some dangerous wiggle room. ![]() ![]() How Can I Ensure My Products Are Cruelty-Free? Other companies claim they are cruelty-free if they don’t conduct animal testing themselves but are actually outsourcing that testing to a third party. See, there is no FDA-approved or regulated definition for “cruelty-free,” meaning that brands and corporations have a lot of leeway in what they define as cruel and what falls into the category of cruelty-free.įor instance, some companies will market their products as “cruelty-free” if the final product was not animal tested, even if the ingredients used in the product were. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Many champions of cruelty-free (including us here at Bite) believe that the term should encompass every step of production, meaning that a product should only be considered cruelty-free if neither the product nor any of its ingredients were ever tested on animals, at any point in the manufacturing or development process. During that time, the language of cruelty-free took shape to specifically refer to animal testing in the cosmetic and personal care industry. ![]() What does a cruelty-free deodorant entail, and how can you be sure a product is actually cruelty-free? Let’s dive into it! What Does Cruelty-Free Mean?Ĭalls to keep animal products and testing out of the fashion and cosmetic industry have been prevalent since the 1960s and gained even more traction in the 80s and 90s. But, what else should you look for in your deodorant when considering its impact on the world around us? Opting for a natural deodorant with clean ingredients is a great way to make your daily deodorizing habits more sustainable. When it comes to choosing a deodorant that is gentle and kind to our bodies, our planet, and the environment around us, there are a number of different factors to consider. ![]()
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