1 Identity
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free)
Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics
Moderate — ethical certificationL040Certification · Est. 1996 · Washington, DC, USA
2 How to verify
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Look for the official logo
Find the Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free) mark on packaging.
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Verify online
Confirm at https://www.leapingbunny.org.
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Understand the scope
Leaping Bunny means no animal testing anywhere in the supply chain. It does NOT mean vegan — products may still contain animal ingredients.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
Unverified Bunny claims
A product claims compliance without actual Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free) certification. Always verify on the official database.
The Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free) mark is a trademark of Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
Clinical relevance of Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free)
Gold standard cruelty-free certification. Covers entire supply chain. Does NOT mean vegan.
Customer asks about Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free)
Leaping Bunny means no animal testing anywhere in the supply chain. It does NOT mean vegan — products may still contain animal ingredients.
What does Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free) mean?
Leaping Bunny means no animal testing anywhere in the supply chain. It does NOT mean vegan — products may still contain animal ingredients.
5 Overview
Leaping Bunny is the gold standard for cruelty-free certification. It verifies no animal testing at any stage, including ingredient suppliers. For supplements, it means neither the finished product nor individual ingredients were tested on animals during development [1].
Governance
Managed by Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics. Independent third-party auditing.
6 What it tests
Verifies no animal testing on finished products [1]
Verifies no animal testing by ingredient suppliers [1]
Audits entire supply chain [1]
Does NOT test
Does NOT test product quality or safety [1]
Does NOT mean vegan (may contain animal-derived ingredients) [1]
Does NOT verify ingredient purity [1]
7 Methodology
Application, audit, and verification process. Annual recertification required.
8 Comparison
9 Regulatory recognition
Voluntary certification. Not a regulatory requirement.
10 Connected ingredients
6 related ingredients in the database.
Collagen PeptidesOmega-3 (EPA)Vitamin DProbioticsVitamin CMagnesium11 References
[1]CCIC. Leaping Bunny Program. leapingbunny.org. Accessed May 2026. www.leapingbunny.org
12 Cite this page
Vancouver / full
Pkhakadze G. Leaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free) [L040]. PHIG; 2026.
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SupplementIndex L040
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13 Related labels
Vegan Society CertifiedNon-GMO Project VerifiedUSDA OrganicLeaping Bunny (Cruelty-Free) is a trademark of Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics. This entry is for educational purposes under nominative fair use. For corrections: info@accreditation.ge.
Publisher: PHIG
Publisher: PHIG