Is Pukka Herbs vegan? Who owns Pukka Herbs?

Organic herbal teas and health supplements

Food & DrinkLast verified 12 September 2026

The short answer

Pukka Herbs is owned by Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I). All products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.

  • Is Pukka Herbs vegan?

    Vegan

    All products are vegan

    Company's own statementSource: Vegan Essentials
  • Is Pukka Herbs cruelty-free?

    Cruelty-free

    No animal testing recorded

  • Does Pukka Herbs or its owner sell animal products?

    Unverified

    Not yet verified by us

  • Who owns Pukka Herbs?

    Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I)

    Owned by Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I)

    Official registrySource: The Grocer

Last verified 12 September 2026

Ownership chain

  1. Brand

    Pukka Herbs

  2. Parent company

    Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I)

    Animal-testing position not yet verified.

    Last verified 12 September 2026

  3. Ultimate owner

    CVC Capital Partners

    Animal-testing position not yet verified.

    Last verified 12 September 2026

Certifications

  • B Corp

    lapsed

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    B Corp: Pukka Herbs is recorded as lapsed.

  • Fair for Life

    active

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    Fair for Life: Pukka Herbs is recorded as certified.

  • Soil Association Organic

    active

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    Soil Association Organic: Pukka Herbs is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Pukka Herbs as a brand of Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I), which sits under CVC Capital Partners. 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.

Pukka Herbs appears on 2 schemes we check: Fair for Life, Soil Association Organic. 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 Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I), 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 Pukka Herbs vegan?
All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 12 September 2026.
Who owns Pukka Herbs?
Pukka Herbs is recorded as owned by Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I), which is itself owned by CVC Capital Partners.
Is Pukka Herbs cruelty-free?
No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 12 September 2026.
Does Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I) test on animals?
We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Lipton Teas & Infusions (LT&I). Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.

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Last verified 12 September 2026

Sources

  1. Supports: Fair for Life: Pukka Herbs is recorded as certified.

    Vegan Essentials · Accessed 12 September 2026

  2. Supports: B Corp: Pukka Herbs is recorded as lapsed.

    The Grocer · Accessed 12 September 2026

  3. Vegan status and vegan product rangeCompany's own statement

    Supports: Pukka Herbs products are certified vegan. The brand explicitly markets vegan-friendly herbal teas and supplements made from 100% organic plant-based ingredients with no animal products or by-products.

    Pukka Herbs · Accessed 12 September 2026

  4. Supports: Pukka Herbs states it opposes animal testing and maintains 100% cruelty-free practices. The company explicitly states that no Pukka products or raw ingredients have ever been tested on animals. However, the brand is not Leaping Bunny certified and does not appear on Leaping Bunny's official certified list. Pukka previously held B Corp certification but lost it following integration into Lipton Teas & Infusions in 2023.

    Pukka Herbs · Accessed 12 September 2026

  5. Unilever's position on animal testingCompany's own statement

    Supports: Unilever, Pukka's previous parent (2017-2022), states that it does not test on animals and believes animal testing is not necessary. Unilever is recognized by PETA as 'working for regulatory change' and holds approval on PETA's 'no animal testing' list. Unilever supports a global ban on animal testing for cosmetics. However, the ultimate current owner, CVC Capital Partners (a private equity firm), has no stated position on animal testing available.

    Unilever · Accessed 12 September 2026

  6. Company's own statement

    Supports: Organic herbal teas and health supplements

    Accessed 12 September 2026

  7. Supports: Soil Association Organic: Pukka Herbs is recorded as certified.

    Coffee Desk · Accessed 12 September 2026