The Leaping Bunny Program represents a gold standard in cruelty-free certification for personal care and household product companies. It goes beyond mere testing bans, ensuring that no animal testing is conducted or commissioned for finished products or any of their ingredients at any stage of product development.

The program's stringent criteria require companies to adhere to a fixed cut-off date, beyond which neither the brand nor its suppliers can engage in animal testing. This commitment must be renewed annually, ensuring ongoing adherence to these high standards.

Leaping Bunny Certified companies also implement a robust Supplier Monitoring System, ensuring all their suppliers and manufacturers comply with the program's criteria. This system is subject to independent audits, providing an additional layer of assurance for consumers seeking truly cruelty-free products.

The Leaping Bunny Program is unique in its approach, closing legislative loopholes that may allow animal testing under certain conditions in other programs. It stands firm against animal testing even when ingredients are in wide use and cannot be replaced, or when specific human health problems are substantiated. It also does not allow animal tests conducted to comply with foreign regulatory authorities' requirements.

In essence, the Leaping Bunny Program is a beacon of compassion, setting a high bar for cruelty-free standards and providing consumers with a reliable guide to ethical shopping.