Is Tampax sustainable?
We do not yet score enough Tampax products to give the brand a sustainability rating. Targets 100% recyclable applicators by 2025; uses 50% recycled plastic in Pure line wrappers; supports menstrual health initiatives.
We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeflagged
Parent company P&G does not claim to be cruelty-free and sells in China where animal testing is required for cosmetics, though tampons are not typically subject to these laws.
Third-party certifiedflagged
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
Scored with our public methodology.
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Tampax: frequently asked
Is Tampax sustainable?+
We do not yet score enough Tampax products to give the brand a sustainability rating. Targets 100% recyclable applicators by 2025; uses 50% recycled plastic in Pure line wrappers; supports menstrual health initiatives.
Tampax: Cruelty-free?+
Parent company P&G does not claim to be cruelty-free and sells in China where animal testing is required for cosmetics, though tampons are not typically subject to these laws.
Tampax: Vegan options?+
We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand.
Tampax: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Tampax: Third-party certified?+
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
What is Tampax's ethics score?+
Tampax averages —/100 across 0 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.