Kirk’s

Last Updated: January 14, 2022

How Ethical Is Kirk’s?

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Ethical Analysis

Is Kirk’s cruelty-free, vegan, or sustainable? We’ve got the answers here! Read below for more details on Kirk’s policies.
Kirk’s is cruelty-free. None of Kirk’s ingredients, formulations, or finished products are tested on animals, anywhere in the world.
All of Kirk’s products are 100% vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.
Kirk’s claims their products are manufactured in the US and they use “sustainable, cruelty-free ingredients, and earth-friendly, recyclable packaging.” Kirk’s also claims their formulas are completely biodegradable while their soap bars are Non-GMO Project Verified.
Kirk’s products come in recyclable plastic packaging. I couldn’t find anything stating they’re working on reducing their use of virgin plastic in their product packaging.

About Kirk’s

Kirk’s provides your family with high cleansing products at an exceptional value.
COMPANY BASED IN: USA
PRODUCTS MADE IN: USA
PRODUCTS: Bath & Body Care
CERTIFICATIONS: Leaping Bunny, Cruelty Free International

Kirk’s

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You can find Kirk’s cruelty-free products at Walmart and Amazon.

Kirk’s is Cruelty-Free

Kirk’s has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Kirk’s to be Cruelty-Free.

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Kirk’s website about its animal testing policy:

Is Kirk's Cruelty-Free?

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Kirk’s has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Kirk’s is 100% Vegan

Kirk’s has confirmed all of its products are vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

The following is a screenshot of what’s currently on Kirk’s website about its vegan claims:

Is Kirk's Natural Soap Products Vegan?

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are Kirk’s products made?

Made In The U.S.A
We’re proud to make all of our products in the United States, and provide good jobs that strengthen individuals and communities. Additionally, we believe American craftsmanship is the best in the world.”


I hope this article helped you to understand Kirk’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

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