Choose Cruelty Free (CCF) Certification Explained
Australia · Established 1991
Cruelty-Free Certification Cosmetics, personal care, household products
Audit Level: Third-Party Audit
An independent third party conducts an audit of the brand's facilities or documentation. More rigorous than self-declaration.
Supply-chain verified: Yes.
| Supply Chain | Verified |
| Cost for Brands | Annual fee. Accreditation process includes ingredient supplier verification. |
| Recognized In | Australia/NZ |
Editorial Analysis
Australia's equivalent of Leaping Bunny. One of the most rigorous cruelty-free certifications globally. Requires ingredient supplier verification and does not grant accreditation to brands with parent companies that test on animals — making it stricter than PETA on the corporate ownership question. Critical for shopping cruelty-free in Australia.
Summary
Type
Cruelty-Free
Established
1991
Origin
Australia
Scope
Cosmetics, personal care, household products