Parent company
Who owns E.T. Browne Drug Co Inc, and which brands does it own?
Last verified 13 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026
Animal welfare record
E.T. Browne Drug Co has stated via the Palmer's brand that it does not test finished products on animals and has implemented a verification policy requiring raw ingredient suppliers to confirm they have not tested ingredients on animals past an industry-standard fixed cut-off date. However, the company sells in markets where animal testing is required by law, including mainland China, which creates a contradiction with claimed cruelty-free status.Company's own statement
Brands owned by E.T. Browne Drug Co Inc
Sources
- E.T. Browne Drug Company owns Palmer's; company founded 1840; current ownership since 1971 (Arnold Neis purchase); family-ownedOfficial registry
Supports: Palmer's is recorded as having E.T. Browne Drug Co Inc as its ultimate owner.
Drug Store News · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Palmer's company statement on not testing finished goods; no Leaping Bunny or PETA certification; not vegan; sells in markets with mandatory animal testingCompany's own statement
Supports: E.T. Browne Drug Co has stated via the Palmer's brand that it does not test finished products on animals and has implemented a verification policy requiring raw ingredient suppliers to confirm they have not tested ingredients on animals past an industry-standard fixed cut-off date. However, the company sells in markets where animal testing is required by law, including mainland China, which creates a contradiction with claimed cruelty-free status.
Cruelty Free Kitty · Accessed 13 September 2026