Is Method Cruelty-Free? Does Method test on animals in 2021?
Is Method cruelty-free? Does Method test on animals? Find out now.
For a long time, the cruelty-free status of Method was unclear. Is Method cruelty-free was a question I have received a lot over the past few years. Many were confused because the brand marketed itself as cruelty-free. Yet various resources gave different answers about their cruelty-free status. It was truly confusing for a lot of consumers. So what’s changed?
First, let’s break down the history of Method’s cruelty-free status.
For a long time, Method was cruelty-free. They were easy to find and the products worked well. There were rumors circulating that their UK team was talking about animal testing. It was tough to figure out what was going on at the time.
Then in 2016 I finally heard details from the brand. I decided that Method no longer met the criteria to be a Logical Harmony Approved cruelty-free brand. This was due to it being revealed that they were testing on invertebrates in the UK. It had been happening for some time and consumers were not being told about it. Why was it being done? To comply with required by law animal testing requirements that were in place for new formulas of cleaning products. The goal was to show that if the cleaning products went into waterways, it would be safe for the animals living in them.
Since then, a lot has changed with Method. They have a new parent company. They have been picked up by a lot of retailers which has made them an accessible and affordable brand. They have also expanded beyond cleaning products and into body care.
But what about their animal testing stance? Does Method still test on animals when required by law? Is Method cruelty-free? Let’s get into all the details.
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Some popular Method Vegan products are:
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Is Method cruelty-free? Yes! Method is cruelty-free.
Method is cruelty-free. Method meets all the criteria to be a Logical Harmony Approved cruelty-free brand. There is no animal testing occurring anywhere on their products. They are not selling in any markets that require animal testing, and they do not sell in retail stores in China. Method is also no longer testing on daphnia to comply with REACH laws in the UK.
- Are the ingredients used in Method products tested on animals? No. Method does not use ingredients that are tested on animals.
- Are Method products tested on animals during production? No. Method products are not tested on animals during production.
- Are Method finished products tested on animals? No. Method finished products are not tested on animals.
- Are Method products sold in markets that require animal testing? No. Method products are not sold in markets that require animal testing.
- Do any third party groups test Method products on animals? No. Method products are not tested on animals by any third party groups.
- Is Method owned by a parent company that tests on animals? Yes. Method is owned by a parent company that is not cruelty-free. They are owned by S.C. Johnson.
- Is Method certified cruelty-free by any organizations? Yes. Method is certified by PETA and through the Cruelty-Free International Leaping Bunny Program.
- Where is Method sold? On their own website, Grove, Target, Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, and many many others.
Is Method vegan? Yes! Method is vegan.
Not only is Method cruelty-free, but they are 100% vegan. This means that their products do not contain animal or animal-derived ingredients.
Where can you find Method products?
You can find Method cleaning products on their own website, Grove, Target, Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, and many others.
Here on Logical Harmony, you can find a full list of cruelty-free brands as well as shopping guides to help you find the cruelty-free brands at Dermstore, Ulta, Nordstrom, Sephora, Beauty Bay, Beautylish, Cult Beauty, and tons more. There are also lots of vegan product lists for cruelty-free brands too.
Some popular Method Vegan products are:
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I shal be sending them an email.
I appreciate this information, but people may not want to support Seventh Generation either, as they support animal testing (even if they are not doing it themselves).
https://www.thedodo.com/community/churros/is-seventh-generation-really-c-662481496.html
Hi Kim,
Seventh Generation doesn’t support animal testing. That article is misleading and something I actually talked to the CEO of Seventh Generation about in depth. You can read more about that here if you wish.
This is very upsetting. I have been a loyal Method customer for years.
I really hope they wake up and have a change of heart and policy. So disappointing!
This is so heartbreaking. I just moved into my first home and was so excited to finally be able to purchase and use cruelty free products. I stocked my home with nearly all method products- candles, glass cleaner, all purpose cleaners, and more. I’m happy these purchases were under the cruelty free stance but saddened by this change.
Thanks for keeping us up to date on these changes, Tashina!
OMG!! I am a DEDICATED customer of Method, it is our go to brand for every room in the house! I can’t believe what I’m hearing. Why suddenly do they need to do this? It just doesn’t make sense. I’m in shock unbelievable.
That’s really disappointing! I really like Method’s soap (the one for hands and dishes), but I guess I’ll have to look for an alternative when I run out.
I am stunned at the news that Method is no longer cruelty free. I have gone out if my way to patronize the company for years, willing to pay a higher price for the products, as I respect a company that is cruelty free, and I become a loyal customer. Sadly, I have Method products packed on my shelves, and will have to use them up….but will no longer purchase. I will refer to your list of alternatives to move on to. THANK YOU Tashina for such thorough investigating on your part. Animals appreciate your dedication to this cause as much as people!
Puracy makes some great products as well.
Awe! Method is my go to brand for household cleaning products because it’s so readily available. This is the worst news. I would love a video or post about more options and alternatives to method products!
Wow, that is sad, especially since they were one of the more widely available and recognisable cruelty-free and vegan brands out there. They recently opened a factory in Chicago that was more environmental-friendly, but it’s disheartening to see them take a step backwards. I didn’t exclusively use Method products, but I’ll just stick with the Seventh Generation and Earth Friendly/Ecos products from now on.