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Is Dr. Bronner's cruelty-free and vegan?

United States · Bath, body & fragrance, Household & cleaning — Organic castile soaps used for body care and cleaning.

Is Dr. Bronner's cruelty-free?

Cruelty-free (certified)

Dr. Bronner's is listed as cruelty-free by PETA and Leaping Bunny, according to the certifier listings we checked on 31 October 2026. These certifications cover the brand itself.

Is Dr. Bronner's vegan?

Some vegan products

Partly. Dr. Bronner's sells vegan products, but not its whole range is vegan. Check each product’s ingredients or look for a vegan logo on the pack. Source

Certifications and sources

Each item below links to the listing we checked. Click through to see the certifier’s current entry.

  • PETA — Global Animal Test-Free

    Companies verify that they and their suppliers do not conduct, commission, pay for or allow any tests on animals anywhere in the world. The “and Vegan” designation (shown on PETA’s logo) means the entire product line is free of animal-derived ingredients. Listing is free and based on the company’s signed assurance.

    PETA Ultimate Cruelty-Free List: “Company That Doesn’t Test” · checked 31 Oct 2026

  • Leaping Bunny

    No new animal testing of finished products, formulations or ingredients after a fixed cut-off date — enforced through a supplier monitoring system, annual recommitment and agreement to independent audits. It does not cover animal-derived ingredients.

    Leaping Bunny Compassionate Shopping Guide (US & Canada) · checked 31 Oct 2026

  • Vegan Society Vegan Trademark

    Registered products and their ingredients contain no animal product, by-product or derivative, and have not been tested on animals by or on behalf of the company — including tests required by law in any territory. Brands must also minimise cross-contamination. It certifies products, not whole companies.

    Vegan Society Vegan Trademark search: products registered under “Dr. Bronner's” · checked 31 Oct 2026

“Cruelty-free” is about animal testing; “vegan” is about ingredients. What each label means.

Before you buy

  • Check the ingredients if you want vegan. Look out for carmine (CI 75470), beeswax, lanolin, shellac and other animal-derived ingredients.
  • Ranges differ by country. Products, formulations and certifications can vary between markets.
  • Official website: drbronner.com
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Bronner's cruelty-free?

Dr. Bronner's is listed as cruelty-free by PETA and Leaping Bunny, according to the certifier listings we checked on 31 October 2026. These certifications cover the brand itself.

Is Dr. Bronner's vegan?

Partly. Dr. Bronner's sells vegan products, but not its whole range is vegan. Check each product’s ingredients or look for a vegan logo on the pack.

How current is this information?

We checked the sources linked on this page on 31 October 2026. Certifications and product ranges change, so follow the links to the certifier’s own listing for the latest status, and tell us if something is out of date.

About this directory

We only list brands we have verified against a certifier’s database (or, where marked, the brand’s own published policy). If a brand is not in our directory, that does not mean it tests on animals — only that we have not verified it. How to check any brand yourself.