Chanel only state on their website they do not test on animals but completely avoid stating whether or not their chemicals are. Generally cosmetic companies outsource their ingredients from suppliers that use animal testing. Also, the PETA website and many other websites do not necessarily incorporate fur in their criteria as Estee Lauder and many other fashion companies that do not test on animals include fur in their fashion line are acknowledged as cruelty free.
You are correct, I regret removing that tid-bit from my original post now. However, these third parties are non-disclosed. Boo.
PETA does take fur, albet hair too, into account in regards to make-up/beauty as many Beauty Companies also include brushes made of either or. Which is why they have two categories in their “Be Nice to Bunnies” App breaking companies into i) tested on animals (cruelty-free products), ii) being free of animal products (vegan) entirely. Alas, Chanel’s brushes are made of “100% Natural Hair”.
Yet, there are mixed signals across the board.
It’s all very dodgy.
Estee Lauder would be acknowledged as cruelty free, but they are a cosmetic and fragrance manufacturer. They are not a textile fashion company. Find me a textiles and clothing manufacturer that includes real fur or animal skin in their line and covets the title “cruelty free” and I’ll eat my cat!
In the end, it’s always best to look for the leaping bunny!
