Leaping Bunny
The strictest globally recognised cruelty-free certification with supplier audits.
What it is
Run by Cruelty Free International and the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, Leaping Bunny certifies that no new animal testing is used at any stage of product development — by the brand, its ingredient suppliers, or third parties on its behalf.
How it's verified
Brands adopt a fixed Cut-Off Date for animal-tested ingredients, monitor their entire supply chain annually, and submit to independent third-party audits. Unlike PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies, Leaping Bunny audits ingredient suppliers directly.
What to look for
The bunny-leaping logo with 'Cruelty Free International' or 'Leaping Bunny Program' text. Verify the brand at leapingbunny.org — the searchable database is updated quarterly.
Watch out for
A logo without 'Leaping Bunny' wordmark may be the unrelated PETA bunny. Both are valid but the standards differ.
What it doesn't cover
Leaping Bunny does not certify vegan status — products may still contain animal-derived ingredients. It also does not address ingredient safety, environmental impact or labour conditions.
Top Leaping Bunny-certified products
The highest-scoring products in our database that carry Leaping Bunny certification.
UpCircle Beauty
UpCircle Face Serum with Coffee Oil
UpCircle Face Serum is a multi-award-winning vegan skin treatment that uses repurposed coffee grounds to brighten and hydrate the skin effectively.
Greenscents Organic All Purpose Castile Soap is a versatile, Soil Association certified cleaner that provides a multi-purpose, vegan solution for various household and garden tasks.
The Spruce Multi-Purpose Starter Kit by Spruce is a plastic-free cleaning solution featuring a refillable aluminium bottle and non-toxic botanical ingredients for UK homes.
Balm Balm
Superfood Solid Moisturiser Stick
The Balm Balm Superfood Stick is a premium Soil Association certified organic solid moisturiser formulated with nutrient-dense oils for intensive facial and body repair.
Evolve Organic Beauty
Evolve Organic Beauty Discovery Glow Duo
The Evolve Organic Beauty Discovery Glow Duo features vegan, artisan-made skincare in recycled packaging, offering a carbon-neutral way to achieve radiant skin.
The Milly&Sissy DIY Hand Wash Kit is a revolutionary zero-waste craft activity that lets you create premium vegan liquid soap from powder, saving 94% of transport carbon.
WildWash Pro Fragrance Free Sensitive Shampoo is a UK-made, pH-balanced professional pet wash formulated with 100% natural ingredients for pets with skin allergies.
UpCircle Face Moisturiser is a sustainable skincare hero using repurposed argan shells to create a vitamin-rich, vegan, and carbon-negative hydration boost.
UpCircle Beauty
UpCircle Seven-Seed Sacred Serum
UpCircle Seven-Seed Sacred Serum is a luxury vegan face oil that uses upcycled coffee oil to brighten skin while maintaining high UK ethical standards.
Frequently asked
Can a Leaping Bunny brand sell in mainland China?+
Historically no — Chinese regulators required animal testing on imported general cosmetics. Reforms since 2021 have created a cruelty-free pathway for most general cosmetics, and Leaping Bunny now permits certified brands to use it.