Colgate-Palmolive consistently scores badly in our Human Rights and Workers' Rights categories. Its modern slavery statement and code of conduct had policies covering child labour, forced labour, discrimination, and freedom of association, as well as a commitment to carrying out labour standards audits.
Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive are among the defendants in six new lawsuits targeting the sale of toothpaste and mouth rinse for young children because the products contain fluoride, which can be harmful if swallowed.
USA Warning Label: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or call the Poison Control Center right away.
Well-known brand Colgate-Palmolive faces allegations of asbestos contamination and exposure in a headline-grabbing mesothelioma lawsuit. A jury in the trial sided with Colgate-Palmolive, but the case is an example of potential harm caused by the company's talc product line.
No, Colgate is not cruelty-free. They may test on animals, either themselves, through their suppliers, or through a third party. Brands who fall under this category could also be selling products where animal testing is required by law.
NOW sponsored a boycott of all Colgate-Palmolive products to protest the company's long-standing fragrant discrimination against female employees.
Dove products certified cruelty-free by PETA
Dove does not test on animals. For over 30 years, we've used multiple alternative, non-animal approaches to test the safety of Dove products and ingredients. We have enacted a policy prohibiting all animal tests, anywhere in the world.
Our research highlights several ethical issues with Colgate-Palmolive, including its approach to palm oil, supply chain management, climate change, excessive pay, tax, human rights, and animal testing. It scored our worst rating across all of these categories.
This new tube uses high-density polyethylene plastic (#2), which continues to have a strong recycling stream and is the same material as most laundry detergent bottles. However, making a tube from a single type of plastic that is technically recyclable is just part of the process.
Brands that rank highly in our Ethical Toothpaste Ratings Table, such as Green People and Waken stock SLS-free toothpaste. These brands' natural toothpastes are gentle on your mouth, and contain fewer harsh abrasives and additives (often found in so-called 'whitening' products).
Crest products are made in North America according to Procter & Gamble. Their main manufacturing plant is located in Greensboro, NC. Some products are manufactured in Guanajuato, Mexico.
A label mix-up has prompted Elevate Oral Care to recall a single lot of Just Right 5000 toothpaste, according to the September 18, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report. The report provided no specific details about the label mistake.
All of the ingredients we use in our products are safe for people and the environment. They meet our strict safety standards and all applicable government regulations everywhere they are sold around the world.
It is banned in Japan because it contains Triclosan.
Colgate is a long-trusted brand that comes highly recommended by our experts.
As its name implies, the original Palmolive soap formula was made entirely of palm and olive oils. While Palmolive soap no longer uses palm oil, Colgate-Palmolive, the company which produces Palmolive soap and many other personal care items, continues to use palm oil and its derivatives in other Colgate products.
“If customers read about this issue and they have concerns,” he said, “I think throwing out their toothpaste is a reasonable choice.” The bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa was recovered in multiple water samples that the company took from June 2021 to October 2022, according to the letter.
Pump action toothpaste tubes are easier to recycle and can be placed in the recycling if your local authority also collects plastic pots, tubs and trays.
Colgate-Palmolive has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2,308 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Colgate-Palmolive employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.4 stars).
August 10, 2023 - Colgate-Palmolive Company today announced a voluntary consumer level recall of six lots of its hello® Wild Strawberry Fluoride Toothpaste sold in the United States.
Colgate merges with Palmolive-Peet to become Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Company.
NO ANIMAL TESTING
Our parent company, Unilever, uses science, not animals to ensure that our products are safe, and we don't believe that animal testing is necessary to assure safety.
No, Dawn is not cruelty-free. They may test on animals, either themselves, through their suppliers, or through a third party.
The truth is, Dove's products are packaged in plastic that's causing real harm to nature, women's and children's health.