Leaping Bunny Certification Explained

Type: Cruelty-Free

Country: USA (global)

Established: 1996

Scope

Cosmetics, personal care, household products

Audit rigor

Level: supply-chain-audit. Supply-chain verified: Yes.

Cost for brands

Free (no licensing fee). Annual re-certification and supplier audits required.

Recognized in

Americas, Europe, UK, Australia/NZ

Notes

Administered by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). The gold standard for cruelty-free certification. Crucially, it requires supply chain verification — ingredient suppliers must also certify they do not test on animals. Many brands falsely claim CF status without supply chain verification; Leaping Bunny is one of the few that does. Does not certify vegan status — products may contain animal-derived ingredients.