Is Original Source vegan? Who owns Original Source?
Original Source is a personal care brand that produces shower gels, shower milks, body washes, and hand washes with natural fragrances and ingredients.
The short answer
Original Source is owned by Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.). All products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.
Is Original Source vegan?
VeganAll products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Original SourceIs Original Source cruelty-free?
Cruelty-freeNo animal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: Original SourceDoes Original Source or its owner sell animal products?
No animal productsOriginal Source produces only vegan personal care products with no animal-derived ingredients. The current and previous parent companies (Sarantis Group and PZ Cussons) are personal care, home care, and consumer goods manufacturers with no documented involvement in meat, dairy, leather, or other animal-derived product categories.
Who owns Original Source?
Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.)Owned by Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.)
Official registrySource: Original Source
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Original Source
- Parent company
Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.)
PZ Cussons (previous parent) explicitly states it is 'passionately against animal testing,' does not test finished products or ingredients on animals, and does not permit suppliers or third parties to conduct animal testing. The company joined PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies Program in January 2020, certifying all UK brands including Original Source as cruelty-free. Sarantis Group (current parent) has distributed Original Source as a vegan brand with natural ingredients.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
- Ultimate owner
PZ Cussons states that as a UK-based manufacturer it is obligated under EU regulations not to test products or use ingredients tested on animals. The company tests only on human volunteers as necessary for safety assurance and only in vitro microbiological assurance testing is conducted. They require manufacturers to comply with this policy irrespective of location.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
Certifications
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies: Original Source is recorded as certified.
The Vegan Society
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
The Vegan Society: Original Source is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Original Source as a brand of Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.), which sits under PZ Cussons plc. 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.
Original Source appears on 2 schemes we check: PETA Beauty Without Bunnies, The Vegan Society. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.
On animal testing, our record for Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.) states: PZ Cussons (previous parent) explicitly states it is 'passionately against animal testing,' does not test finished products or ingredients on animals, and does not permit suppliers or third parties to conduct animal testing. The company joined PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies Program in January 2020, certifying all UK brands including Original Source as cruelty-free. Sarantis Group (current parent) has distributed Original Source as a vegan brand with natural ingredients. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Original Source vegan?
- All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Who owns Original Source?
- Original Source is recorded as owned by Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.), which is itself owned by PZ Cussons plc.
- Is Original Source cruelty-free?
- No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Does Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.) test on animals?
- Our record for Sarantis Group (Gr. Sarantis S.A.) states: PZ Cussons (previous parent) explicitly states it is 'passionately against animal testing,' does not test finished products or ingredients on animals, and does not permit suppliers or third parties to conduct animal testing. The company joined PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies Program in January 2020, certifying all UK brands including Original Source as cruelty-free. Sarantis Group (current parent) has distributed Original Source as a vegan brand with natural ingredients.