Ethical Alternatives to P&G Products
The easiest way to shop compassionately is via the internet. In this section we have linked to on-line suppliers of ethical alternatives to P&G products. Where possible we have recommended organic and/or eco friendly products (NB we do not recommend Ecover products because they follow a 5 year rolling rule for ingredients tested on animals).
In just a few minutes you can order everything you need and have your ethical products mailed directly to your door!
Please check individual products to ensure no animal ingredients.
The products we have recommended all adhere to a fixed-cut-off-date for both finished products and ingredients. The recommendations follow the parent company animal testing status, as ultimately any profits made by a subsidiary could be used to fund the activities of that parent company. Subsidiary companies with ethical testing policies are not endorsed if the parent company’s policy is non-animal friendly. We no longer recommend The Body Shop as they have been bought by L’Oreal/Nestle who still test on animals.
What is a Fixed Cut-off Date and why is it important?
Virtually all ingredients have been tested on animals in the past and testing of new ingredients is an ongoing activity. Companies with a fixed cut-off date policy will not use any ingredient tested on animals after a specific date and insist that their suppliers comply with this. This is why adopting a fixed cut-off date is so important: these companies are discouraging current or future animal testing: the older the fixed cut-off date, the more ethical the company. These companies deserve our support and custom.
Some companies, such as Lush, go one step further and only buy from suppliers who neither carry out animal testing for, nor supply animal tested ingredients to, any company. This policy increases the pressure on all suppliers to end testing.
The recommendations have been collated from the Naturewatch Compassionate Shopping Guide.
Shops, Supermarkets and Department Stores
The following supermarkets adhere to a FCOD for both toiletries and cleaning products:
Aldi
Coop
Marks and Spencer
Netto
Nisa/Today
These supermarkets adhere to the FCOD for their toiletries only:
Sainsburys
Somerfield
Waitrose
Supermarkets not mentioned here are NOT recommended at all (eg. Asda, Morrisons, Tesco)
Other recommended shops and companies that can be found on the High Street include:
Lush
Neal's Yard
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Baby Care
Avalon Organics ~ including baby wipes
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Green People ~ organic baby care
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Batteries
As there are environmental issues with batteries, please use rechargeable. CAT sell solar powered rechargers
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Cleansing
Purge on-line cruelty-free shop
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Avalon Organics ~ cleansers, toners, moisturisers and more
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Faith In Nature ~ Paraben free cleansing
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Green People ~ Organic Cleansers, Scrubs, Masks and more
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Honesty Cosmetics ~ vegan range of cleansers
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Deodorants
Purge on-line cruelty-free shop
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Honesty ~ a range of vegan deodorants
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Pitrok ~ Natural Mineral Stone Deodorants
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Fabric Care
Astonish Household Cleaners ~ Febreze alternative
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Feminine Protection
washable pads - NB Sea sponges are not veggie/vegan
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Fragrances
Dolma ~ specialist vegan perfumes
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Hair Care/Colour
Daniel Field - hair care and colour
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Honesty Cosmetics ~ hair care
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Smart Colour ~ hair dyes/colours
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Household Cleaning
Purge on-line cruelty-free shop
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Astonish ~ huge range of household cleaners
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Bio-D ~ environmentally friendly cleaning products
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Clear Spring ~ Faith household products
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Laundry
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Make Up
B Never Too Busy to Be Beautiful
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Honesty ~ stockists of Beauty Without Cruelty
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Oral Care
Green People ~ organic toothpastes
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Pet Food
Top Number & Happidog (0800) 0182955
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Skin Care
Raw Gaia - gorgeous raw vegan skin care!
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Avalon ~ organic range of skin care
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Dr Hauschka ~ high quality skin care
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Green People ~ organic skin care
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Snacks
enjoy any snakcs that are NOT Pringles!! Vegan Store have a great range
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Washing Up
Astonish ~ washing up & dishwasher products
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Clear Spring ~ washing up liquid
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