
Not sure. We can't tell if Certex Handwash Antibacterial Original is vegan.
Lactic Acid and Glycerin can be plant or animal derived (lactic acid can be fermented or milk-derived) and the label does not say.
- Lactic Acid
- Glycerin
Why
Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients: no beeswax, honey, lanolin, carmine, collagen, silk or milk. Some ingredients like glycerin can come from plants or animals, so a vegan claim on the label matters.
We can't tell if Certex Handwash Antibacterial Original is vegan. Lactic Acid and Glycerin can be plant or animal derived (lactic acid can be fermented or milk-derived) and the label does not say.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Aqua, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Lactic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocamide DEA, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-7, Parfum, Benzophenone-4, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, CI 42090.
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
Vegan liquid soaps instead
Cien Gentle Hand Wash AntibacterialCien · 500 mlYes- Mno photo yetMarcel's Green Soap Handzeep orange & jasmineMarcel's Green Soap · 250 mlYes
- Mno photo yetMarcel's Green Soap Handzeep Sandelhout & KardemomMarcel's · 250 MLYes
Dr Bonner’s Liquid Castile Soap / Savon 18-in-1 Lavender Pure-Castile SoapDr Bonner’s Liquid Castile Soap / Savon · 946 mlYes
Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 5025416030675.
