Cruelty Free International

A Big Step Forward for Animal Protection 🌍🐰   In December, our very own Heather Nixon, Bio-D’s Sustainability and Regulatory Manager, had the privilege of attending an important event at the House of Commons, hosted by Cruelty Free International. It was inspiring to see Labour MP Sarah Champion urge the government to take meaningful action to end animal testing for household and cosmetic products while upholding cruelty-free commitments.   At Bio-D, having the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny logo on all our products isn’t just a badge – it’s a pledge. A pledge to you, to the planet, and most importantly, to the animals that rely on us to champion their welfare. It represents the tireless work of the Cruelty Free International team, who campaign so passionately on behalf of businesses like ours to make cruelty-free the global standard.   We’re incredibly grateful to Michelle Thew and the Cruelty Free International team for the invitation and for leading this critical conversation. It’s events like these that strengthen our resolve to continue creating ethical, sustainable products that don’t harm our planet or its inhabitants.   Let’s make 2025 the year we collectively push harder for a cruelty-free future.   #CrueltyFree #Sustainability #BioD #HouseOfCommons #LeapingBunny #EthicalLiving

I had the pleasure of attending a Parliamentary reception, hosted by Sarah Champion MP and Cruelty Free International yesterday. Key Highlights - The government manifesto states that Labour will “partner with scientists, industry, and civil society as we work towards the phasing out of animal testing”.  - Sarah Champion MP spoke passionately that as industry leaders we must be ambitious. Be bold. Hold Labour to account to deliver on their manifesto commitment. - Michelle Thew, as always leading and inspiring, urging that we bring energy to turn the Government’s words into action. Citizens, consumers and industry want this change. - Good science, and good innovation is non-animal. Did you know that in 2023, there were 2.68 million uses of animals for scientific purposes in Great Britain? 18% of animal uses in 2023 were classified as causing moderate or severe pain or distress.* At KMI Brands Ltd Noughty and Plantopia are approved as cruelty free under the Leaping Bunny programme. Animal welfare and cruelty free beauty continuously features in our communities' top values and concerns. Please support and shop brands that are Leaping Bunny approved and look to https://lnkd.in/eza4M5Vj to see how you can support the global fight to end animal testing. #crueltyfreebeauty #leapingbunny #businessforgood *Source: Cruelty Free International 2023, see photo for more details.

Happy New Year 🌟 We’ve made great progress in the fight to end animal testing over the last year and it’s all thanks to your incredible support. Your dedication to our mission is helping to bring us closer to a cruelty-free future. Thank you for standing with us and giving a voice to animals suffering in laboratories who have no voice of their own! We are sending warm wishes to all our kindhearted supporters for a joyful and healthy New Year from everyone at Cruelty Free International ❤️ #HappyNewYear #CrueltyFree

Every small action you take is a step towards a cruelty-free future for animals in laboratories worldwide. As we get closer to a new year, let’s keep working together until every cage is empty ❤️ You can stay informed and support our mission by subscribing to our mailing list . Be the first to receive updates on our appeals, campaigns, latest news, and more on how you can help to end animal testing. Join our community today and be part of the fight to end testing on animals: https://bit.ly/3RmZTzx #CrueltyFree #AnimalRights #EndAnimalTesting

Wishing you a Merry Christmas from the team at Cruelty Free International ❤️ We can't thank you enough for all that you do to help save animals in laboratories. Your support means the world to us to help us achieve our mission of a future free from animal testing! We hope you have a magical Christmas filled with happiness, joy and the company of your loved ones, including your companion animals🐰🎄 Please note: The Cruelty Free International hub and phone lines will be closed until 2 January 2025. We look forward to connecting with you then! #MerryChristmas #CrueltyFree

We’re thrilled to welcome Kotoa Botanicals to our Cruelty Free International family! ✨ The Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny Programme is the best assurance that a company has made a genuine commitment to help end animal testing. There are hundreds of approved cosmetics, personal care and household brands involved who are all making a real difference for animals in laboratories. Want to find more cruelty-free products? Use our online search tool to start shopping and take action in supporting our mission for a cruelty-free future: https://bit.ly/3ngxJH7 #CrueltyFree #EndAnimalTesting #Cosmetics

We co-hosted a successful Christmas Reception at the House of Commons on Wednesday, where our co-host, Labour MP Sarah Champion urged supporters to "not let Labour off the hook" in their calls to end animal testing in the UK. The event was attended by more than 25 MPs and several Parliamentary Assistants, along with senior staff from over 10 Leaping Bunny-approved brands. Champion, MP for Rotherham, reiterated her wish for a 'cruelty-free Christmas.' Swipe to read what Champion said 👉 Our CEO, Michelle Thew, echoed Champion by saying, “2024 has been a momentous year for lots of reasons – politically, obviously – and we have a real opportunity now to see change happen. We’ve had a really positive year. We’ve set out our cruelty-free manifesto, we had tens of thousands of supporters contacting their MPs, and hundreds and hundreds of pledges from election candidates – and now we have a government committed to that change. We stand ready to deliver that commitment.” Help support our mission for a #CrueltyFreeChristmas with a kind donation for animals in laboratories. Read the full article and take action to end animal testing in the UK today: https://bit.ly/3BtCuHH #CrueltyFreeChristmas #EndAnimalTesting #UKGovernment

We are urgently calling the UK Government for enhanced monitoring and stronger enforcement of laws that protect animals in scientific experiments. There is a staggering 860% rise in animals affected by violations of UK animal testing regulations in 2023 - revealed in a new report by the Home Office’s Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU), which regulates the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).  Swipe to read key insights from the report 👉 Our Director of Science and Regulatory Affairs, Dr Emma Grange said, “Yet again, the cases in the  ASRU  report illustrate a long-running systemic failure to protect animals and a lack of care for or interest in the wellbeing of animals used in laboratories.” Read the full article and support our mission to create a #CrueltyFreeUK: https://bit.ly/4gpduQK #CrueltyFree #AnimalWelfare #EndAnimalTesting

Yesterday, we held a Christmas Reception at the UK Parliament to urge continued support of a cruelty-free future 🐰🎄 We want to express a massive thank you to all MPs, campaigners, scientists and businesses who attended. Your commitment to help #EndAnimalTesting and embrace humane, cutting-edge science, will make a real difference for animals in laboratories. Thank you to Sarah Champion MP for hosting the reception; our CEO Michelle Thew for sharing words of wisdom; and Boots UK's Jenna Whittingham-Ward for delving into the brand’s history and support that Boots have for a cruelty-free future. Positive steps in 2024 shows the strength of raising our voice for animals suffering in laboratories who have no voice of their own. Together, we can create a #CrueltyFreeUK in 2025. Take action today and support a #CrueltyFreeChristmas: https://bit.ly/3D1zbYs

And breathe… 🧘♂️ A very successful afternoon at our Cruelty Free International Christmas reception. There’s something about the pressure of event planning that just hits different but the reward when things go well is all the better for it. Thanks to Sarah Champion MP for sponsoring the room and inviting us to keep up the pressure on government to deliver on their commitment to phase out animal testing. Thanks also to Michelle Thew for inspiring us all and Jenna Whittingham-Ward for opening our eyes to the work of Florence Boot. A great way to celebrate a succesfull 2024 and build momentum into 2025. #crueltyfreechristmas #crueltyfree #endanimaltesting #houseofcommons