Is Ecover cruelty-free?

No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 12 September 2026.

Does S.C. Johnson & Son test on animals?

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for S.C. Johnson & Son. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.

Is Ecover vegan? Who owns Ecover?

Ecover manufactures ecological cleaning and laundry products made from plant-based and mineral ingredients, including multi-purpose cleaners, toilet cleaners, laundry detergents, dishwasher products, and hand soaps.

HouseholdLast verified 12 September 2026

The short answer

Ecover is owned by S.C. Johnson & Son. All products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.

Is Ecover vegan?
Vegan
All products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Ecover FAQ
Is Ecover cruelty-free?
Cruelty-free
No animal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: Leaping Bunny
Does Ecover or its owner sell animal products?
Unverified
Not yet verified by us
Source: Leaping Bunny
Who owns Ecover?
S.C. Johnson & Son
Owned by S.C. Johnson & Son
Official registrySource: Leaping Bunny

Last verified 12 September 2026

Ownership chain

Brand
Ecover
Parent company
S.C. Johnson & Son
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 12 September 2026

Certifications

Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International)
active
Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International): Ecover is recorded as certified.
The Vegan Society Trademark
active
Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
The Vegan Society Trademark: Ecover is recorded as not listed.

What this means

Our record lists Ecover as a brand of S.C. Johnson & Son. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.

Ecover appears on 2 schemes we check: Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International), The Vegan Society Trademark. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for S.C. Johnson & Son, so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ecover vegan?: All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 12 September 2026.
Who owns Ecover?: Ecover is recorded as owned by S.C. Johnson & Son.
Is Ecover cruelty-free?: No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 12 September 2026.
Does S.C. Johnson & Son test on animals?: We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for S.C. Johnson & Son. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.