Is Arm And Hammer Cruelty-Free, Vegan Or Clean? The Truth
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If you wonder, “Is Arm And Hammer cruelty-free?”, you’re in the right place. At Conscious Bunny, we go beyond just cruelty-free claims — we also check if a brand is vegan, clean, ethical, and sustainable. Below, find everything you need to decide if Arm And Hammer fits your conscious beauty values.
Is Arm And Hammer Cruelty-Free?
No, Arm And Hammer is not cruelty-free. They may test on animals, either directly or through their suppliers or a third party.
Is Arm And Hammer Owned By A Cruelty-Free Parent Company?
Arm And Hammer is owned by Church & Dwight, a company that tests on animals.
Many brands are owned by larger companies (we call them parent companies) like L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, or Procter & Gamble—some of which still conduct animal testing.
Although the parent company may not be cruelty-free, some brands under their umbrella follow strict no-animal-testing policies and are considered cruelty-free.
Some consumers avoid brands with non-cruelty-free parents, while others support the cruelty-free brand itself. We provide this info so you can decide what feels right for you.
Is Arm And Hammer Cruelty-Free Certified?
No, Arm And Hammer is not certified by any organization.
Companies can be fully cruelty-free without being certified, but certifications are a good indicator of their ethical practices. The most trusted organizations that give out certifications are PETA and Leaping Bunny.
Is Arm And Hammer Sold Where Animal Testing Is Required By Law?
Arm And Hammer is available for sale in countries with mandatory animal testing, including China.
In countries like China, some cosmetics still face mandatory animal testing, especially when sold in physical stores.
China has historically required animal testing, but since 2023, brands can enter the Chinese market without funding animal testing. Just remember that while China is easing its rules, not all brands sold there are automatically cruelty-free. Read our detailed guide on Animal Testing Laws In China to learn more.
Is Arm And Hammer Vegan?
Arm And Hammer is not vegan, meaning that some of its products may contain animal-derived ingredients.
A brand is considered 100% vegan when all its products contain no animal-derived ingredients. Some brands may offer only a selection of vegan products rather than a fully vegan lineup.
Check out our 100% Vegan Beauty Brands A-Z list, or use our free Vegan Ingredient Checker to determine whether a specific product contains animal-derived ingredients.
Is Arm And Hammer Vegan Certified?
No, Arm And Hammer is not certified by any organization.
To help you easily identify vegan brands, several organizations like Vegan Action, The Vegan Society, and The Vegetarian Society provide trusted certifications similar to cruelty-free certifications, like PETA and Leaping Bunny.
Is Arm And Hammer Clean?
No, Arm And Hammer is not a clean brand. Some of their products contain EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aluminum chlorohydrate, Petrolatum, Talc, Hexamethylindanopyran, Phenoxyethanol, Polyethylene, Acetyl Hexamethyl Tetralin, BHT, and Paraffin – ingredients that aren’t considered clean.
However, the ARM & HAMMER™ Baby Detergent and Clean & Simple™ Laundry Detergent are both EPA’s Safer Choice certified.
What “clean” means to us:
The term “clean beauty” isn’t regulated, which means brands can use labels like clean, natural, or green without clear standards.
For us, clean beauty means avoiding ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and formaldehyde that are known or suspected to negatively impact human health, animals, or the environment.
Check out our Clean Beauty Brands A-Z list, or use our free Clean Ingredients Checker to determine whether a specific product contains toxic ingredients.
Is Arm And Hammer Organic?
No, Arm And Hammer is not certified organic and does not use organic ingredients in its products.
Is Arm And Hammer Safe?
Everyone’s skin is different, and no product is completely risk-free. However, here’s what we found about Arm And Hammer when it comes to common concerns like breakouts, allergies, and irritants.
*This information is not medical advice. If you have allergies or sensitivities, consult with your doctor or dermatologist before using new products.
Is Arm And Hammer Fragrance-Free?
No, Arm And Hammer is not fragrance-free. However, the brand offers a few unscented products.
Is Arm And Hammer Paraben-Free?
Based on the research I did through random sampling, Arm And Hammer products are paraben-free. However, I recommend checking the ingredients of the specific product you want to purchase to be sure.
Is Arm And Hammer Gluten-Free?
No, Arm and Hammer is not fully gluten-free. However, their toothpaste and Clean & Simple™ laundry detergent are free of gluten.
Is Nut-Free?
No, Arm and Hammer is not nut-free. The brand does not share any information on the use of nuts in their products, which probably means their products may contain nuts.
Is Arm And Hammer Talc-Free?
No, Arm and Hammer is not talc-free.
If you’d like to learn more about the potential health risks of talc, feel free to read my in-depth article about talc in makeup.
Is Arm And Hammer Ethical?
We’re all about supporting brands that walk the talk. To us, ethical or conscious brands demonstrate this through their actions, from environmental sustainability and ethical sourcing to social responsibility, transparency, and accountability.
If you care about making more conscious choices, we’ve researched and answered the key questions to help you find products that align with your values. Here’s what we found:
Where Is Arm And Hammer Manufactured?
Arm And Hammer products are manufactured in the USA, Canada, and China.
We share this because manufacturing location can impact labor and environmental standards. If you’d like to learn more about this, please read This Is Why Where Your Beauty Products Are Made Matters.
Is Arm And Hammer Sustainable?
Yes, Arm And Hammer is committed to sustainability.
Here are some of the steps they’re taking to reduce their environmental impact:
- Nearly all ARM & HAMMER™ laundry detergent containers, whether for liquid, power paks or powder are made with recycled materials and are recyclable. ARM & HAMMER ™ began using recycled paperboard for washing soda and baking soda boxes all the way back in 1907.
- Church & Dwight manufacturing facilities use 100% certified renewable electricity to manufacture ARM & HAMMER™ laundry detergents.
- ARM & HAMMER™ laundry detergents are phosphate-free. Phosphates are chemicals that can cause excessive plant growth in bodies of water, leading to the destruction of an ecosystem.
- The brand helps plant millions of trees in the Mississippi River Valley For cleaner air and water.
- Their plastic pouches can be recycled through their partner TerraCycle.
- Achieved carbon neutrality for their Arm & Hammer Baking Soda by measuring the product’s carbon footprint and reducing it to zero through verified offsets and internal reductions.
Is Arm And Hammer Socially Responsible?
Yes, Arm And Hammer is socially responsible.
In 2024, ARM & HAMMER™ Laundry contributed $100,000 to Dress for Success® Worldwide as part of its continued support for the nonprofit’s “Your Hour, Her Power” campaign. This sponsorship builds on a four-year partnership between the two organizations.
The brand created the “Feline Generous” program, an online platform that easily connects people to a network of local cat shelters across the country to help increase adoption and generate product and monetary donations, with a specific focus on cats who tend to be overlooked due to age, illness, appearance or misunderstood personalities.
In 2023, the ARM & HAMMER™ Feline Generous program donated a total of $50,000 to cat welfare organizations, and since launching the program in 2019, it has donated a total of $200,000 as it continues to help purrfectly impurrfect cats find loving furever homes and supports local cat shelters across the country.
The brand gives back to communities through its Employee Giving Fund, which has awarded almost $11MM to local charitable organizations in its lifetime and coordinates over 1,000 hours of community service annually.
Does Arm And Hammer Source Ingredients Ethically?
According to the parent company, although they do not directly purchase or use palm oil or palm kernel oil, certain products—such as liquid laundry detergents and oral care items—contain palm oil derivatives.
While not RSPO Supply Chain Certified, the company reported that nearly all palm oil derivative raw materials purchased in 2024 came from a single RSPO member supplier, with over 97% of the material traceable to the mill level. The supplier also confirmed that all such derivatives were produced in accordance with its “No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation” policy.
The company is also committed to ensuring its products do not contain conflict minerals that contribute to armed violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or neighboring countries and enforces corrective actions—including potential termination of business—for any supplier found to be in violation of its policies.
Is Arm And Hammer Environmentally Certified?
Yes, Arm and Hammer is environmentally certified.
ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda is CarbonNeutral® certified. Similarly, the following products are EPA Safer Choice Certified to be safer for people, pets, & the planet:
- Arm & Hammer Baby Liquid Laundry Detergent
- Arm & Hammer Clean & Simple Baby Liquid Laundry Detergent
- Arm & Hammer Clean & Simple Liquid Laundry Detergent
We check whether Arm And Hammer has any recognized environmental or ethical certifications. This includes sustainability-focused labels like COSMOS, Climate Neutral, and 1% for the Planet, and broader ethical certifications like Fair Trade and B Corp.
Why Trust Conscious Bunny?
Our mission is to make it easier for you by providing clear, fact-based insights. We research everything and reach out to brands directly to gather details about their full animal testing policy, as well as details on their ingredients, sustainability efforts, and more.
Only brands that confirm no animal testing at any stage are added to our cruelty-free list. We also regularly update our information as laws or practices change. To learn more about our thorough process, check out how we rate brands.
I hope that this post answered all your questions about Arm And Hammer. If not, please feel free to leave a comment below or reach out through the contact form. I’m more than happy to help!
Here are some of the resources we provide to help you on your cruelty-free journey:
- Cruelty-Free Symbols & Vegan Labels
- Parent Companies And Their Cruelty-Free Brands
- What Makes A Beauty Product Vegan?
- Difference Between Vegan And Vegetarian Beauty
- What Is Clean Beauty & Why Would You Care?
- How To Spot Greenwashing In Beauty
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