Comments on: Is Method Cruelty-Free? Does Method test on animals in 2021?

By: Cassidy

Cassidy — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 19:38:58 +0000

I see method is back on the cruelty free list… Does that mean they no longer test on daphnia?

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 20:17:02 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Flores. Based on what they have told me in follow up, I'm not comfortable calling them cruelty-free. I was told that they may test again in the future if required.

By: Jennifer Flores

Jennifer Flores — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:52:31 +0000

Is it true that method is cruelty free? I heard they no longer test on water fleas.

By: Steve Toms

Steve Toms — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:46:07 +0000

Tashina, I have been vegan since 1983 and I am sure that at some time in history Ecover were considered cruelty free and most products were also vegan. Then it became known that they did these tests on water fleas or similar creatures (which for whatever reason are not included in the animal kingdom by the UK gov or the EU Gov) and they lost their cruelty free status, I have to say I am sure at the time this status was endorsed by the leaping bunny logo or a similar scheme. So I have avoided their products because of this, so I am surprised that somehow they managed to regain their cruelty free status and now its looks like they have lost it again.
None of this makes any difference to the current status as such but I saw this story and felt I needed to mention it because at some point either leaping bunny scheme has changed its criteria or maybe its was the status of water fleas that changed.
I am pleased that you and others are keeping people informed and up to date, thank you.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 05:22:51 +0000

In reply to Kimberly. Hi Kimberly. Me too. Once I heard they started testing on water fleas, I stopped buying their products too. I saw a picture of a water flea. They are beautiful creatures that deserve to be free from evil people.

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:34:47 +0000

In reply to Kimberly.

Hi Kimberly,

I sent you an email about this but wanted to let you know that I have definitely received a lot of rude comments about this thread. We all have to decide what’s right for ourselves. Attacking others with a different opinion doesn’t get anyone anywhere. 🙁

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 15:33:39 +0000

In reply to Leah. Hi Leah, The testing is only required for new ingredients and new formulations, but not for those that have already been proven safe. There are many cruelty-free brands available in the UK that do not take part in these tests because they do not need to.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:02:02 +0000

Method does test on daphnia in the UK due to the regulations there. May I ask if any of the products you mention are sold in the UK as well? I was just wondering, since they would also be subjected to the same testing methods (even if they don’t say so). If they are I would like to avoid those as well, since they would also test on daphnia.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:19:31 +0000

In reply to Monica. I posted on their page and people were very rude and attacked me for defending testing on daphnia. :( not a single person backed me up.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 14:18:00 +0000

I stopped buying Method after I saw this post and commented on their Facebook about how disappointed I was and so many people commented and were SO rude and attacked me because daphnia is water fleas. I’m curious is anyone has done that to you before for not purchasing anything that harms insects. Its very discouraging. ?

By: Georgina Sweeting

Georgina Sweeting — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 14:33:50 +0000

I really appreciate your research into this. I used to work for a PR company who worked with Method and they were great. My family really enjoy using their products. After this, it has forced me to look for alternative, I love searching for new brands!

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:36:07 +0000

In reply to BONNIE SWANSON. Bonnie. Method is very responsive on their Facebook page. So you should post your comment there. I asked them about testing on daphnia and they gave me the generic response. But other people chimed in to back me up and they were very active in their replies.

By: Sasha Tarabanova

Sasha Tarabanova — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 23:51:04 +0000

Seems like a lot of people really enjoyed Method brand. I guess they will lose a number of customers now, unless they change their policy. Thank you for providing the info about alternative brands!

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 20:50:03 +0000

In reply to Camille Stough. They are cruelty-free, but their parent company is not.

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 20:41:13 +0000

In reply to Nela. All the brands mentioned are cruelty-free with vegan options and any specific products mentioned are also vegan. :)