Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 13 September 2026.

Weleda is recorded as owned by General Anthroposophical Society (AAG), which is itself owned by Arlesheim Clinic (KA).

Is Weleda cruelty-free?

The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.

Is Weleda vegan? Who owns Weleda?

Multinational manufacturer of natural and organic cosmetics, personal care products, and anthroposophic pharmaceuticals founded in 1921.

Personal CareLast verified 13 September 2026

The short answer

Weleda is owned by General Anthroposophical Society (AAG). Only some products are vegan. The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. The wider brand or its owner sells animal products.

Is Weleda vegan?
Some vegan lines
Only some products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Weleda UK
Is Weleda cruelty-free?
Not cruelty-free
The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products
Company's own statementSource: Weleda UK
Does Weleda or its owner sell animal products?
Sells animal products
Weleda's product range includes animal-derived ingredients. The brand explicitly states that some products contain beeswax, lanolin (derived from sheep wool), goat's milk, lactose, and honey in elixirs.
Source
Who owns Weleda?
General Anthroposophical Society (AAG)
Owned by General Anthroposophical Society (AAG)
Official registrySource: Weleda

Last verified 13 September 2026

Ownership chain

Brand
Weleda
Parent company
General Anthroposophical Society (AAG)
Weleda AG itself is not owned by a parent company. The ultimate shareholders are the General Anthroposophical Society and Arlesheim Clinic. The company was founded with anthroposophic principles emphasizing holistic healing and respect for nature. The company states it is fundamentally opposed to animal testing and enforced strict standards refusing to cooperate with suppliers engaged in animal testing.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ultimate owner
Arlesheim Clinic (KA)
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 13 September 2026

Certifications

B Corporation
active
Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
B Corporation: Weleda is recorded as certified.
Leaping Bunny
active
Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny: Weleda is recorded as not listed.
NATRUE
active
Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
NATRUE: Weleda is recorded as certified.
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
active
Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies: Weleda is recorded as not listed.

What this means

Our record lists Weleda as a brand of General Anthroposophical Society (AAG), which sits under Arlesheim Clinic (KA). 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.

Weleda appears on 4 schemes we check: B Corporation, Leaping Bunny, NATRUE, PETA Beauty Without Bunnies. 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 General Anthroposophical Society (AAG) states: Weleda AG itself is not owned by a parent company. The ultimate shareholders are the General Anthroposophical Society and Arlesheim Clinic. The company was founded with anthroposophic principles emphasizing holistic healing and respect for nature. The company states it is fundamentally opposed to animal testing and enforced strict standards refusing to cooperate with suppliers engaged in animal testing. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Weleda vegan?: Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 13 September 2026.
Who owns Weleda?: Weleda is recorded as owned by General Anthroposophical Society (AAG), which is itself owned by Arlesheim Clinic (KA).
Is Weleda cruelty-free?: The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
Does General Anthroposophical Society (AAG) test on animals?: Our record for General Anthroposophical Society (AAG) states: Weleda AG itself is not owned by a parent company. The ultimate shareholders are the General Anthroposophical Society and Arlesheim Clinic. The company was founded with anthroposophic principles emphasizing holistic healing and respect for nature. The company states it is fundamentally opposed to animal testing and enforced strict standards refusing to cooperate with suppliers engaged in animal testing.