We fill our bathroom cabinets with so many different items—from cough drops and toothpaste to sunscreens and moisturizers—that it can be easy to accidentally overlook a product from a company that still relies on archaic experiments on animals. Now that spring has sprung, there’s no better time to clean out your cabinets for animals!  

PETA has helped define the standard of what animal test–free means. Our Beauty Without Bunnies program certifies compassionate companies, so you’ll know which products to toss out and which to replace them with. Here are some helpful tips from our program to make decluttering a breeze.  

What makes a company animal test–free, according to PETA? 

On our Beauty Without Bunnies website, you can find an extensive list of brands that do and that do not experiment on animals. What types of companies make it onto our “don’t test” list? Only ones that will sign a statement of assurance that neither the company itself nor its ingredient suppliers commission, pay for, or allow any tests on animals.  

What if a product I use is on the list of companies that do test on animals? 

PETA is always launching campaigns against companies that experiment on animals. Until these brands agree to stop experimenting on animals or using ingredients from manufacturers that do, they should be completely shunned. It’s time to dispose of that item and find a new animal test–free option. Our long list of brands that have committed to kindness should make it easy to find the perfect replacement. 

I can’t find a company or product I’m looking for. What gives? 

If a brand isn’t on either list, please encourage it to sign PETA’s statement of assurance. We can’t list a company on our “doesn’t test” list until we have a formal commitment from it.  

Can I trust a product with an “animal test–free” label printed on it? 

There are no regulations or laws regarding the printing of “animal test–free” labels on the back of items, and it’s important to remember that labels can be deceptive. Companies may not have the same standards as PETA, meaning that some ingredients may have been tested on animals. Stick with our certified list for worry-free spring cleaning!