Whats the difference between the HCS/HHPS and other “cruelty free” lists I have seen?
A. There are a number of retailers and animal groups promoting their own cruelty free schemes. However, the companies approved by them have often done no more than issue a convincing — yet misleading — policy statement on animal testing. The HCS/HHPS however is the only internationally recognised Standard which guarantees a product is completely free from animal testing, as it requires companies to prove what they claim. It is the only scheme that requires each company to be open to an independent audit throughout its supply chain, to ensure that they adhere to their animal testing policy and the Standard’s strict criteria.
