“Bath & Body Works policy prohibits the testing of our branded products, formulations and ingredients on animals except in rare cases when required by government regulations. Through our involvement in the Institute for In Vitro Sciences, we are supporting research to develop alternative non-animal methods which we believe will ultimately result in the elimination of animal testing worldwide.”

2019 UPDATE: Bath & Body Works recently updated their animal testing policy. They now state:

“Bath & Body Works does not test any of our branded products, formulations or ingredients on animals. Period. The brand is expecting to pilot selling products in China during the summer of 2019. Any personal care products sold in China will be produced in China, which eliminates the Chinese government’s requirement for animal testing as that only applies to imported personal care products.”

Unfortunately, this does not mean that Bath & Body Works is a cruelty-free company. As of 2019, although brands can bypass pre-market animal testing in China, they’re not exempt from potential post-market animal testing. Because of the risk of animal testing involved, we can’t confidently conclude that this brand is cruelty-free.

2022 UPDATE: Bath & Body Works claim that they do not sell in Mainland China.

It is currently unclear whether they do sell  or do not sell in China at this point. We are currently waiting for confirmation regarding this and we will be updating their status if necessary.

Is Bath & Body Works owned by a parent company that tests on animals?

Bath & Body Works is not owned by a parent company that tests on animals.

Is Bath & Body Works certified cruelty-free by any organizations?

No, Bath & Body Works is not certified by any organizations.

Is Bath & Body Works vegan?

Bath & Body Works might offer some vegan products, however because this company is not cruelty-free, we recommend avoiding any products they offer even if they are vegan.