Garnier is officially cruelty free
We’re excited to announce that all global Garnier products are now officially cruelty free. The brand has been given the stamp of approval by the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny program, the leading organisation working to end animal testing and the cruelty free gold standard.
So, what does cruelty free mean? Leaping Bunny requires brands to forensically investigate their entire supply chain, including all raw material and individual ingredients, for any cases of animal testing. Approval must be given to all a brand’s finished products, individual products or items cannot be approved in isolation.
For Garnier, achieving this was a case of securing a declaration from more than 500 suppliers, who source more than 3,000 different ingredients, from around the world. For many months Garnier and Cruelty Free International have worked together to secure this evidence and ensure every product within Garnier’s global portfolio can officially display the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny logo - the universally recognised cruelty free mark. This stringent process ensures that consumers can buy and enjoy Garnier products in the knowledge that they’re using certified cruelty free skincare, haircare and hair colour.
What is animal testing?
Animal testing has been used historically to demonstrate the safety of ingredients for use on human skin, around the eyes and even if accidentally ingested. These days, thanks to the pioneering efforts in the pursuit of alternative test methods, animals no longer need to be used for these safety endpoints.
What does cruelty free really mean?
When buying Leaping Bunny approved cruelty free hair products, skincare and makeup, it means the product has not been tested on animals at any point of its creation. The Leaping Bunny program has stringent regulations on the definition of cruelty free – so that any ingredient or raw material involved has not been tested on animals.
Are cruelty free products also vegan?
Though the terms are often used alongside each other, cruelty free haircare and other products aren’t necessarily vegan. Vegan refers to products which don’t contain animal products, by-products or derivatives. This includes ingredients like honey, beeswax, collagen and lanolin. Garnier features a range of vegan haircare and skincare products – including Hair Food and face masks.
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Are cruelty free products also vegan?
Cruelty free skincare refers to products which are not tested on animals. This includes the raw ingredients, packaging, and any stage of the product’s development. To ensure the product you’re buying is what it says it is – always opt for certified cruelty free skincare. Garnier is certified by Cruelty Free International – a globally recognised gold standard of testing – which you can see through the leaping bunny logo on our range of products.
What are cruelty free hair products?
Cruelty free hair products refers to all haircare formulas – including hair colour, shampoo, conditioner, hair masks and styling products. For cruelty free haircare to pass Cruelty Free International standards, every stage of the development must be monitored and checked. Garnier proudly offers animal cruelty free shampoo in Australia, alongside all other hair products
Leaping Bunny approved: What it means for us
“Garnier is a global brand familiar to us all. To work with them in ending animal testing for cosmetics and officially approve their products under the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny program is a real milestone. It has taken many months, but Garnier have diligently reviewed every supplier and source and we are completely confident with the results."
Michelle Thew, Cruelty Free International CEO
“Garnier has been committed to a world against animal testing since 1989. To be officially approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program is a real milestone and was always an important part of our Green Beauty mission. Today Garnier takes another Green step towards becoming a fully committed, truly sustainable, transparent brand that delivers Green Beauty for all of us.”
Adrien Koskas, Garnier Global Brand President
FAQS
Explore frequently asked questions and learn more about cruelty free skincare in Australia, alongside haircare and beauty.
Q: Does Garnier test on animals?
Since 1989, Garnier has been committed to a world without animal testing. Garnier product testing has been officially certified by Cruelty Free International. This means that every single stage of development, from ingredient manufacturing to material development and final product formulation has been confirmed not to test on animals.
Q: I bought a Garnier product but don’t see the Leaping Bunny logo, is it cruelty free?
We are actively updating our packaging to display the logo, but we don’t want to destroy packaging to make it happen and thus we’re updating our packaging step by step. But don’t worry, all our products (with or without the logo displayed) are now officially approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program.
Q: Who is Cruelty Free International and why did Garnier choose to partner with this organisation?
Cruelty Free International works to end animal experiments worldwide. They do this by investigating and exposing the reality of life for animals in laboratories. They challenge decision-makers to make a positive difference for animals. And they champion better science and cruelty free living.
The Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny is a globally-recognisable gold standard for cosmetics, personal care and household products. It is the only international logo that requires a supplier monitoring system to be implemented by the company, supply chain checking for animal testing right down to ingredient manufacturer level, adherence to a fixed cut-off date policy and acceptance of ongoing independent audits to ensure compliance with all of these aspects.
For this reason, we believe the Leaping Bunny program offers the best assurance a consumer can get that a brand is doing everything it can to scrutinise its supply network on an ongoing basis and is committed to removing animal testing from its supply chain.
Q: Why is Garnier approved by Cruelty Free International with the Leaping Bunny now?
Garnier has been committed to a world against animal testing since 1989, but we know that today we have to go further. That’s why we have worked closely with Cruelty Free International to have the gold standard approval and reassure our consumers all over the world that we are doing everything we possibly can to create cruelty free hair products and skincare. Garnier is a brand undergoing a real transformation, from improving our environmental impact to now being officially Leaping Bunny approved, we want to take every step it takes to become a truly committed brand.
Q: What, and how long, was the Leaping Bunny approval process for Garnier?
In order to achieve Leaping Bunny status, a brand must secure evidence from each supplier, which will then be audited regularly. For Garnier this was a case of securing a declaration from more than 500 suppliers, who source over 3,000 different ingredients for the brand, from across the world. For many months Garnier and Cruelty Free International have worked together to secure this evidence and ensure every product within Garnier’s global portfolio can officially display the universally recognisable Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny logo.
Q: How do I know which Garnier products are approved by Cruelty Free International?
All Garnier products, all over the world are now officially approved by Cruelty Free International under the Leaping Bunny program. Each product will display the Leaping Bunny logo on pack. Products which don’t yet feature the logo are still cruelty free – we are just in the process of updating them.
Leaping Bunny requires brands to forensically investigate their entire supply chain, including all raw materials and individual ingredients, for any cases of animal testing. Leaping Bunny approval is given to all finished products within a brand. Individual products or items cannot become approved in isolation.Q: Why is the Leaping Bunny logo green on Garnier products when it’s normally pink or black?
The Leaping Bunny that we will progressively add on pack has been validated by Cruelty Free International. We have made the choice of a green logo for artwork and printing purposes.