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cruelty-free

British  

adjective

  1. (of a cosmetic or other product) developed without being tested on animals

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It was the first dairy company to receive a cruelty-free certification from the American Humane Society in 2000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Advances in genetic engineering are allowing us to harness microorganisms to produce cruelty-free products that are healthy for consumers and healthier for the environment.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

So, we can all be assured that sustainable and cruelty-free meat production is in our future.

From DOGO News • Aug. 7, 2023

Cultured meat companies, which bill themselves as sustainable and cruelty-free, hope their products will offer a way for meat lovers to enjoy a juicy burger or fried chicken with a clean conscience.

From Scientific American • Jun. 30, 2023

Others including Neemli Naturals, Earth Rhythm and Juicy Chemistry positioned themselves as organic and cruelty-free brands that used natural ingredients.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2022

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