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There are lots of household products you can buy that are free from animal ingredients and not tested on animals.

Some supermarkets such as Co-op's own brand household products are free from animal testing and ingredients, so check the labels when you're next out shopping! Astonish (click for product list) & Ecover (click for product list) are also easily obtainable brands which are cruelty-free. There are plenty more if you shop around

Supermarket Policies:

Co-op
Operate a fixed cut-off date of 1985. [On questions of cruelty-free ingredients and testing of final products the Co-op has the best record.]

Sainsbury's
They state that they 'do not commission any animal testing and also do not allow our suppliers to commission animal testing ... on raw materials or finished products on our behalf'. However, they do not have a FCOD, as they wish to continue using new raw materials.

Tesco
They state 'Tesco do not conduct any testing on animals, nor do we commission any tests, or allow our product manufacturers to conduct such tests on our behalf'. However, they do not have a FCOD, as they feel it is unnecessary given the above statement.

Safeway
They do not carry out animal testing on finished products or ingredients, and they do not allow their suppliers to do so. They do not have a FCOD, but are looking possibly to adopt one in the future.

Somerfield
Operate a FCOD of 2000.

Waitrose
They state 'we do not test products on animals nor are our own-label products tested on animals'. However, they are willing to use new ingredients, which have been tested on animals by law.

Asda
They state 'we do not carry out any animal testing on finished household products or the ingredients that go into them - we do not contract any third parties to do this either.' However, they do not have a FCOD.

Marks & Spencer
They state ' we disagree with the testing of cosmetics and toiletries on animals. We do not commission any animal testing either directly or through our suppliers'.

Superdrug
They do not carry out animal testing on finished products or ingredients, and they do not allow their suppliers to do so. However, they do not have a FCOD.

Boots
They state 'no animal testing of any kind is undertaken or commissioned by the Boots Company or its subsidiary businesses.' However, they do not have a FCOD, and are prepared to use ingredients that have been tested on animals by others.

Alternative Cleaning

If you are looking for an alternative to household cleaning products which are safer for your home, children, animals and the environment as well as inexpensive try some of these out:

All Purpose Cleaner: Mix vinegar and salt for a good surface cleaner. Or, pour some baking soda and vinegar on a damp sponge to clean and deodorise kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

Removing Grease Spots: Immediately pour salt on grease spots to absorb and prevent staining.

Removing Scratches: Mix equal parts of lemon juice and vegetable oil, and rub against scratches with a soft cloth.

Oven Cleaner: While the oven is still warm, pour salt on grimy areas, if these areas are dry, dampen them with a little water first. When the oven cools down, scrape off the grime and wash clean. You can also spray grimey areas with vinegar and water and a layer of baking soda, rub gently with fine steel wool, wipe off then rinse with water.

Toilet: Sprinkle baking soda into the bowl, drizzle with vinegar and scour with a toilet brush This will both clean and deodorise, but do not mix with any other toilet cleaner as you will create toxic fumes.

Glass Cleaner: Mix equal amounts of water and vinegar in a spray bottle, and wipe the glass with newspaper for a streak-free shine.