All Co-op branded cosmetics and household products, including cosmetics, toiletries and household cleaning products, are cruelty free.
Campaigning for cruelty free
Co-op branded household products have carried Cruelty Free International’s label since 2004, when we became the first major UK grocer to gain the certification across all cosmetics, toiletries and household cleaning products.
However, we first campaigned for cruelty-free products in 1990 when we lobbied parliament for better labelling on animal testing of products so that shoppers could make an informed choice about what to buy.
Help end animal testing for cosmetics worldwide
13 years on from us, the EU banned testing on animals in cosmetics.
Which Co-op products are cruelty free?
All Co-op branded cosmetics, toiletries and household cleaning products are cruelty free. Cruelty Free International specifically categorise these products as:
- Cosmetics and personal care
- Nail polish remover and nail care
- General personal care (inc. sanitary products)
- Bath and shower
- Body care and deodorant
- Facial skincare and lip care
- Haircare and grooming
- Medicated shampoo
- Soap
- Shaving and depilatory
- Dental care
- Baby and child care
- Household (inc. bleach, descaler)
- Washing up liquid and dishwasher products
- Disinfectant products
- Floor cleaner and furniture polish
- Multi-purpose cleaner and window cleaner
- Home fragrance and air care
- Laundry detergent
- Oven cleaner
- Drain unblocker
- Toilet products
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