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Is CCF independent?
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Yes, CCF is a self-funding, independent, non-profit organisation. CCF is not owned or controlled by any of the companies whose products appear on the PPL. CCF does not have any financial interest in any accredited cruelty-free company.
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How is CCF funded?
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CCF is funded by supporters' fees, licensee fees, merchandise sales, donations and various fundraising activities and events.
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How is CCF's money spent?
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Most of CCF's funding is used in the production and distribution of the PPL and Update magazine and the sending of information to members of the public and supporters.
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How do I know which products are cruelty-free?
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Look for the CCF logo or check the PPL.
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How does CCF know the products on the list are cruelty-free?
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All companies on the list are surveyed via a detailed questionnaire.
The company must supply CCF with information and
legally binding guarantees confirming that neither they (the producers)
nor their suppliers have tested any of their products or constituent
ingredients on animals. View CCF's criteria.
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Why do some companies test on animals?
Is it necessary for consumer safety?
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No. Animal testing is not necessary to ensure consumer safety.
Although the companies claim to be using these tests for consumer
safety, many hundreds of companies worldwide do not test on animals.
Animal testing is not designed to protect the consumer, but to
protect the company against you in case you sue. If concern for
the consumer is of paramount importance, then why do manufacturers
consider using potentially dangerous substances in products such
as cosmetics and toiletries? Surely, only ingredients which are
known to be safe enough to be firstly and only tested on humans
should be considered.
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Some companies claim they are cruelty-free, but are not on the list. Why?
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- Because they have not responded to the questionnaire
- They have not been surveyed or
- They have declined to be surveyed.
- They do not meet the standards set by CCF.
- Because they may use some animal ingredients which are cruelly
derived such as whale products, seal oil, musk from the civet cat and musk
deer (used as fixatives in perfumes).
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What are the tests performed on animals?
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The most commonly used tests are the Lethal Dose and
Draize Eye/Skin tests. These have been banned in Victoria but
are still used extensively overseas where most research and
development of new products takes place. View animal tests.
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Are there alternatives to animal testing?
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Yes. Hundreds of companies use only natural ingredients with a
long history of safe use, and/or one or more of the alternative
methods of testing such as culture tests, computer models and human
volunteer trials. View alternatives.
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What can I do?
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- Only buy products that have not been tested on animals. Check the PPL and look out for the Choose Cruelty Free logo. By purchasing only approved cruelty-free products, you reward those ethical companies which do not make profits by testing upon animals and voice your opposition to the cruel and unnecessary practice of animal testing used by others.
- Become a Supporter of the Choose Cruelty Free campaign. Join CCF.
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