What this tool is for
Shopping cruelty-free sounds simple until you start reading the packaging. This tool helps you check whether a specific brand or product is likely to have been tested on animals, and it explains what the wording on the label actually means in practice.
It is a quick way to get a clearer picture before you buy, whether you are in the shop, browsing online, or building a new routine from scratch.
When to use it
Use it if you have seen a claim like "not tested on animals" and want to know if it holds up, or if you have spotted a bunny logo and are not sure which certification it belongs to. It is also useful if you are switching brands, putting together a gift, or helping someone in your household choose toiletries, make-up, cleaning products, or household basics.
It is written for shoppers in the UK, so the guidance reflects how rules, labels, and certifications work here. You do not need any background knowledge of animal testing policy to get something useful out of it.
How it works
Type in a brand name or a product type and the tool gives you a short, plain English summary of what is known about their testing policy, which certifications (if any) they hold, and what to watch out for with similar products. You can use it as often as you like, and we do not store the searches you make.
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