Does IKEA test on animals?
IKEA does not conduct or commission animal testing on its products.
Animal testing rarely happens at the brand's own bench. The questions that decide the answer are whether suppliers test, whether the parent company tests, and whether the brand sells through channels that can require post-market testing.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeflagged
IKEA does not conduct or commission animal testing on its products.
Sells in mainland Chinaflagged
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Scored with our public methodology.
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IKEA: frequently asked
Does IKEA test on animals?+
IKEA does not conduct or commission animal testing on its products.
IKEA: Cruelty-free?+
IKEA does not conduct or commission animal testing on its products.
IKEA: Vegan options?+
No dedicated vegan product range; some plant-based options available in food and non-leather furniture.
IKEA: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
IKEA: Third-party certified?+
We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is IKEA's ethics score?+
IKEA averages 70/100 across 2 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.