A complete prohibition on testing cosmetic products (and their ingredients) on animals has been introduced in the European Union, Israel, South Korea, India, America (the state of California), as well as Australia. Therefore, it is very likely that the products manufactured and sold in these countries were not tested on animals.

According to Regulation EC 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, it is prohibited:
● introduction of cosmetic products into circulation, if its final composition, in order to meet the requirements of the Technical Regulations, was tested on animals using a method other than an alternative method
● placing on the market cosmetic products containing ingredients or combinations of ingredients that were tested on animals using a method other than an alternative method
● animal testing of final cosmetic products

The same requirements are included in the adopted Technical Regulations for cosmetic products.
In countries where there is no complete prohibition on testing, but there is a choice, companies that do not test products and use appropriate ingredients can mark the product with the sign “Not tested on animals” (Leaping Bunny, Cruelty Free, etc.). Hundreds of products from various cosmetic companies have been certified and confirmed the absence of animal testing according to the Leaping Bunny program and mark of the organization Cruelty Free International.

But such a sign, as a usual, is not used in countries where a complete prohibition on testing has been introduced, in accordance with the law.

It is impossible to determine whether the product was tested on an animal based on the use of certain components in the composition.