For those of us who have wondered what we are going to do about the question of using cosmetics, which are tested on animals, California is taking  an affirmative action to tackle this question by voting to pass a Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, which will go into effect by January 1, 2020. Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the act.   California will become the first state to penalize corporations, that sell products which are tested on animals.

Some Facts:

• American and European cosmetics brands sold in China are required to have animal testing.   If you are using a product that is sold in China, it is not cruelty free.
• Various products, such as, shampoo, deodorant, and  perfume that we use in the US are also sold in China.  For example, Maybelline; Este Lauder; Origins;  and, Clinique,
  Check whether your brand is on that list by clicking here:
  ♥ Animal tested cosmetics list
• Brands on the “leaping bunny” list are considered to be cruelty free. You can review this list by clicking here:
  ♥ Cruelty Free Kitty
• The FDA  does not require animal testing for cosmetics.
  You can read details at this link: Humane Society
• You can load a free app on your iPhone or Android Phone, which helps you find companies that tell you if the company tests on animals.  Use this PETA link:  https://www.peta.org/action/bunny-free-app/

♥ Amazon sells cruelty free cosmetics: https://www.amazon.com

♥ Use your Bunny Free app to check if the product is truly cruelty free by typing in the product name.