Is Vegan the same as Cruelty-Free ?
By Tashina Combs logicalharmony.net
Let's find out!
When a brand says that they are "vegan", does that mean that they are cruelty-free?
The term "vegan" relates to a brands use of animal ingredients.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS
There is currently no legal definition of the term “vegan” and no regulation of the term. Because of this, brands can use it to mean anything. Usually, vegan relates to the use of animal ingredients. It does not relate to a brands stance on animal testing.
How is the term vegan defined?
Even brands that test on animals can claim to be vegan.
How does Logical Harmony define vegan?
Since there is no set definition of the term, there are a few key things to keep in mind.
The ingredients used do not come from animal.
Examples commonly found in beauty products are: honey, beeswax, lanolin, carmine, and gelatin. These are not the only ones used but are easiest to spot.
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To be considered a vegan brand, no products can use animal ingredients.
How does Logical Harmony define cruelty-free?
Since there is no set definition of the term, there are a few key things to keep in mind.
The ingredients used are not tested on animals.
There is no testing during production.
The final product is not tested on animals.
No required by law animal testing.
This includes the brand, suppliers, manufacturers & any third party groups.
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Does vegan mean cruelty-free?
No. If a brand is vegan, it does not mean that they are cruelty-free. Vegan means that no animal ingredients are used.
Learn more about cruelty-free from Logical Harmony