What does PETA-certified cruelty-free cosmetics mean?
The "PETA Approved Cruelty-Free" seal is an official certification that recognises brands without animal testing. A brand only receives this seal if neither the finished products nor the ingredients used have been tested on animals – at any level. CHRIS FARRELL additionally refrains entirely from selling products in markets where animal testing is required by law.
- No animal testing on finished products
- No animal testing on ingredients used by suppliers
- No sales in markets where animal testing is legally required
- Regular review by PETA to maintain certification
Are all cosmetics in the EU not already cruelty-free?
Since 2013, testing finished cosmetic products on animals has indeed been banned in the EU. That sounds reassuring – but there are important gaps: raw materials and ingredients originally developed for other industries can still have been tested on animals and yet be used legally in cosmetics. Many international brands without animal testing in the EU simultaneously sell their products in countries such as China, where animal testing for imported cosmetics was or still is required by law – and in doing so, they accept animal testing carried out by third parties. The PETA certification closes exactly these gaps.
- EU law prohibits animal testing on finished products – not necessarily on all ingredients
- Raw materials from other industries can still be animal-tested despite the EU ban
- Brands selling in China sometimes accept government-mandated animal testing there
- The PETA certification closes all these gaps: no animal testing at any level of the supply chain
Why CHRIS FARRELL is committed to cosmetics without animal testing
CHRIS FARRELL has been one of the brands without animal testing for nearly 60 years – not because it is required, but because it reflects the brand's own understanding of responsible, physiological skincare. The formulas are developed and produced in Germany without compromising on ethical standards. The PETA seal is not just a label, but the official confirmation of a standard that has been lived at CHRIS FARRELL from the very beginning.
Facial cream without animal testing & further skincare products
The entire CHRIS FARRELL range is cruelty-free cosmetics – from gentle cleansing and targeted concentrates & serums to facial cream without animal testing and specialised eye care. In the facial care collection you will find creams for mature, dry and sensitive skin – all PETA-certified and developed without animal testing. Those looking specifically for nourishing masks or wanting to complement their daily routine with a coordinated tonic will find the complete range in one place.
