Parent company
Who owns Coty Inc., and which brands does it own?
Last verified 13 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026
Animal welfare record
Coty states it voluntarily ceased testing finished cosmetic products on animals in 1991 and does not perform or commission animal testing. However, sources note that Coty sells products in markets where animal testing is mandated by law (such as mainland China for some brands), and permits such testing where required. Coty has partnered with Cruelty Free International and achieved Leaping Bunny certification for multiple individual brands including Rimmel, CoverGirl, Manhattan, and Risqué, but Coty itself as a parent company is not considered cruelty-free overall.Company's own statement
Coty Inc. is itself owned by JAB Holding (Holdings B.V.).
Brands owned by Coty Inc.
Sources
- Brand ownership by Coty Inc., founding date and historyOfficial registry
Supports: Rimmel London is recorded as having Coty Inc. as its parent since 1996.
Wikipedia · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Coty's animal testing policy and historyCompany's own statement
Supports: Coty states it voluntarily ceased testing finished cosmetic products on animals in 1991 and does not perform or commission animal testing. However, sources note that Coty sells products in markets where animal testing is mandated by law (such as mainland China for some brands), and permits such testing where required. Coty has partnered with Cruelty Free International and achieved Leaping Bunny certification for multiple individual brands including Rimmel, CoverGirl, Manhattan, and Risqué, but Coty itself as a parent company is not considered cruelty-free overall.
Cruelty-Free Kitty · Accessed 13 September 2026