Owned By Who — UK brand ownership and animal-welfare database

Parent company

Who owns General Anthroposophical Society (AAG), and which brands does it own?

Last verified 13 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026

Animal welfare record

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

General Anthroposophical Society (AAG) is itself owned by Arlesheim Clinic (KA).

Brands owned by General Anthroposophical Society (AAG)

Weleda

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

Some vegan linesNot cruelty-freeSells animal products

Last verified 13 September 2026

See the verdict

Sources

  1. Ownership structure, shareholder informationOfficial registry

    Supports: Weleda is recorded as having General Anthroposophical Society (AAG) as its major shareholder since 1928.

    Weleda UK · Accessed 13 September 2026

  2. Animal testing policy, animal-derived ingredients useCompany's own statement

    Supports: 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.

    Weleda · Accessed 13 September 2026

Browse all parent companies · Flag this record as outdated