Is Method cruelty-free?

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

Does SC Johnson (S.C. Johnson & Son) test on animals?

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

Is Method vegan? Who owns Method?

Method is a manufacturer of household cleaning products, laundry supplies, hand soaps, and personal care products.

HouseholdLast verified 12 September 2026

The short answer

Method is owned by SC Johnson (S.C. Johnson & Son). All products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.

Is Method vegan?
Vegan
All products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Ethical Elephant
Is Method cruelty-free?
Cruelty-free
No animal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: Ethical Elephant
Does Method or its owner sell animal products?
Unverified
Not yet verified by us
Source: Ethical Elephant
Who owns Method?
SC Johnson (S.C. Johnson & Son)
Owned by SC Johnson (S.C. Johnson & Son)
Official registrySource: Cruelty Free Kitty

Last verified 12 September 2026

Ownership chain

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

Certifications

Leaping Bunny
active
Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny: Method is recorded as certified.
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
active
Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies: Method is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Method as a brand of SC Johnson (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.

Method appears on 2 schemes we check: Leaping Bunny, PETA Beauty Without Bunnies. 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 SC Johnson (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 Method vegan?: All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 12 September 2026.
Who owns Method?: Method is recorded as owned by SC Johnson (S.C. Johnson & Son).
Is Method cruelty-free?: No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 12 September 2026.
Does SC Johnson (S.C. Johnson & Son) test on animals?: We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for SC Johnson (S.C. Johnson & Son). Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.