Says it's cruelty-free. Not certified yet.
Charles Worthington's own site names PZ Cussons International as its owner. PZ Cussons says it is against all forms of animal testing, but Charles Worthington isn't certified by Leaping Bunny / Cruelty Free International or PETA, so this is the owner's word only.
🔍 parent company's testing policy is also unverified
Does Charles Worthington test on animals?
Charles Worthington says it doesn't test on animals, but it isn't certified, so nobody independent has checked. What it says is below.
What they say: Its owner, PZ Cussons, says: "We are against all forms of animal testing in the development or marketing of our products. We do not test ingredients on animals."
What that means: Charles Worthington isn't certified by Leaping Bunny / Cruelty Free International or PETA yet, so nobody independent has checked this. Plenty of honest brands haven't applied, and some products, like paper goods, don't fit the main schemes well. It's the brand's word, so the choice is yours.
- Vegan
- not yet confirmed
- Owner
- PZ Cussons
- Price
- £
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sources
Cruelty-free
Vegan
No source found.
Owner
Charles Worthington: its own site (footer: ©2026 PZ Cussons International)
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Last updated 18 October 2026, checked against the source directory that day. Spotted something out of date? Let me know.