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Is Scotch-Brite Cruelty-Free?
☠️ Scotch-Brite is NOT cruelty-free in 2023. Scotch-Brite allows its products to be tested on animals when required by law.
Scotch-Brite’s Animal Testing Policy
When asking, does Scotch-Brite test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Scotch-Brite’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t allow their products or ingredients to be tested on animals when required by law.
To assess whether brands are cruelty-free, I always start with the company’s official animal testing policy on their website.
However, I couldn’t find Scotch-Brite’s animal testing statement anywhere.
So I reached out to Scotch-Brite to ask for more information. More specifically, I wanted to know if they commission or allow others to test, not just their finished products but their ingredients on animals, including when required by law.
And Scotch-Brite responded by saying,
“Thank you for contacting 3M Canada.
We want foremost to assure you that this is not an issue that we take lightly.
Many people are unaware that we are a very large supplier of both human and animal health care products. While we rely on some animals for product research and development, the testing is only done when necessary to advance human or animal health and to ensure product safety. This research is limited to a small percentage of 3M products, including health care, medical device, pharmaceutical, and veterinary products.
3M is committed to alternative means of testing and the use of prior research whenever possible. We have long been involved in the development of alternative methods and are active participants in the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (http://caat.jhsph.edu /).
Our policies and procedures require researchers to minimize the use of animals and when this is unavoidable, follow strict ethical guidelines.
The fact is, at the present time, science has not advanced to the point where non-animal tests can entirely replace animal testing. Some government agencies continue to require appropriate testing in living biological systems at some point in the development process.
Our families, our children, and our pets are at risk if we do not perform adequate testing.”
Based on their response, Scotch-Brite has the same animal testing policy as 3M, where both state some of their products are required by government agencies to be tested on animals.
As a result and for those reasons, Scotch-Brite is NOT cruelty-free.
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Is Scotch-Brite Certified Cruelty-Free?
Scotch-Brite is not certified cruelty-free by any third-party cruelty-free certifications like Leaping Bunny or PETA.
Since Scotch-Brite is not certified cruelty-free by a third party, no one is substantiating or auditing Scotch-Brite’s cruelty-free commitments and claims.
Is Scotch-Brite Owned By A Non-Cruelty-Free Parent Company?
Yes. Scotch-Brite is owned by 3M, a parent corporation that still engages in animal testing in 2023.
Some cruelty-free consumers may choose to purchase and support cruelty-free brands owned by animal-tested parent corporations as they hope it will convince the parent company to become cruelty-free.
But in this case, Scotch-Brite is NOT cruelty-free, and neither is its parent corporation, 3M.
Does Scotch-Brite Test on Animals?
To wrap up, Scotch-Brite allows its products to be tested on animals when required by law. Therefore, we would NOT consider Scotch-Brite to be a cruelty-free brand.
Currently, Scotch-Brite is on our List of Brands to Avoid – Animal Tested.
Is Scotch-Brite Vegan?
❌ Scotch-Brite is NOT vegan. Scotch-Brite does not claim or market itself to offer any vegan-friendly options. And since Scotch-Brite engages in animal testing in some capacity, we wouldn’t consider any Scotch-Brite products vegan anyways.
In order for products to be considered vegan by ethical elephant’s standards, the products and their ingredients must not be tested on animals anywhere in the world. Also, they must not contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.
Cruelty-Free Alternatives to Scotch Brite
Looking to switch to cruelty-free cleaning products? Check out our Guide to Cruelty-Free and Vegan Household Cleaning Brands!
