Tampax

How ethical is Tampax?

Tampax is a brand of period products which has a below-benchmark score on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Period Products Ratings Table. Although Tampax has not yet met our ethical benchmark, we hope to see the brand make progress in the future.

We would have extra confidence in Tampax if it applied for Ethical Accreditation, whereby The GOOD Shopping Guide would make further detailed assessment and recommendations for improvement.

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What does Tampax do?

Tampax is a brand of period products owned by Procter & Gamble.

In which areas does Tampax perform poorly?

Tampax was marked down under our criteria for Animal Welfare as Procter & Gamble confirms that it tests on animals when required by law.

Additionally, due to the high number of criticisms Procter & Gamble has received for its poor environmental and human rights record, Always has attained a bottom rating for Public Record Criticisms+. This category is only applied when a brand has been linked to at least 5 unethical activities.

Find out more about how we rate by exploring our ethical criteria.

In which areas does Tampax score well for its ethics?

Tampax receives a high score for its Environmental Report, as Procter and Gamble has targets which indicate a commitment to improving its sustainability practices.

We found no criticisms of Tampax relating to Armaments, therefore the brand scores well for this criterion.

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How can Tampax improve its ethical rating?

The below-benchmark score that Tampax is awarded with on The GOOD Shopping Guide’s Ethical Period Products Ratings Table is the result of an evaluation of multiple ethical criteria.

To reach our minimum ethical benchmark and qualify for Ethical Accreditation, Tampax has some issues to resolve, particularly its parent company’s alleged links to poor environmental practices and human rights abuses.

Were you aware that your brand could benefit from Ethical Accreditation? Brands accredited by The GOOD Shopping Guide can display our Ethical Mark, showcasing to consumers that it is an ethical and sustainable brand. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact us or complete a Free Initial Assessment form.