The Bio-D Company

Vegan Cleaning Products

Bio-D offer a range of Vegan cleaning products suitable for everyone. Made in the UK from ethically sourced ingredients and our bottles are made from 100% recyclable packaging, our products are some of the most sustainable and environmentally friendly cleaning solutions on the market.

Bio-D – Cleaning Products that don’t cost the EarthHere at Bio-D we work hard, and with some great organisations to help consumers contribute to a healthier more sustainable planet. For more than 25 years we have been creating household products that are natural, effective and kind to our planet. These are some of our core values:

Our History

Back in the 1980s, our founder Michael Barwell’s job was to clean and maintain commercial ships. It was tough work using industrial cleaning products for which heavy-duty safety equipment, including a respirator, had to be worn.

Michael was shocked to discover that many of the ingredients in the products he used at work could also be found in everyday household cleaners. It prompted him to look for naturally-derived alternatives that would clean safely and effectively without harming people or the environment, and in 1989, Bio-D was born.

Michael has since retired from the business with Lloyd Atkin taking over after working with the business since 1996. With Lloyd at the helm, the Bio-D team work every day to continue Michael’s legacy, creating cleaning products that are Effective, Ethical and Don’t cost the Earth.

Our Values

Our uncompromising standards have been recognised by a number of awards over the years and we are proud to be endorsed by Cruelty Free International, The Vegan Society, and Allergy UK.We’re also the only green cleaning company whose products meet the standards for commercial food preparation otherwise known as BSEN1276.

It doesn’t sound very exciting when you put it like that but it means that our products get to work in some pretty cool kitchens.We really care about what goes into our products and recently, we made changes to the packaging they go into too.

We’ve always used minimal, recyclable packaging but we’ve now gone further and introduced containers made from 100 per cent recycled material across our range.The recycled material is made from used plastic bottles that might otherwise have gone to landfill.You might notice that this means our packaging has a slightly non-uniform shade that changes depending on the make-up of different plastics that go into the mix – a quirk that we love.

We also offer refill stations to keep waste to a minimum but if you’re not able to reuse our containers, the recycled packaging can once again be recycled.We no longer want to witness the devastating sight of plastics clogging up our oceans and affecting our wildlife.Neither will we stand by while harsh cleaning chemicals continue to pollute our rivers and seas and affect our natural environment.The difference we can make starts at home. Will you join us?

Vegan Trademark

By purchasing products registered with the Vegan Trademark, you are investing in the future of a market which is free from animal products and free from animal testing, which in turn has the potential to save the lives of millions of animals around the world.

Cruelty Free International

Cruelty Free International’s Leaping Bunny programme is the globally recognisable gold standard for cruelty free cosmetics, personal care, and household products. With standards over and above legal requirements, approved brands must adhere to a fixed cut-off date policy and proactively monitor all their suppliers to ensure that products and ingredients continue to adhere to strict criteria. In addition, approved brands’ systems are independently audited on an ongoing basis.More information about Cruelty Free International, Leaping Bunny, and Leaping Bunny criteria can be found on their website.

Allergy UK

The instantly recognisable logo for the Allergy UK endorsement gives a clear indication that the product has been scientifically tested to a protocol developed by a panel of international allergists and scientists. It is therefore proven to reduce/remove the allergens shown or that the product has significantly reduced allergen content. This is immensely reassuring to sufferers of allergy, intolerance and sensitivities.

BRC Global Standards

BRC Global Standards is a market leading global safety and quality certification programme that helps build confidence in the supply chain. Its standards for Food Safety, Packaging & Packaging Materials, Storage & Distribution and Consumer Products set the benchmark for good manufacturing practice, and help provide assurance to customers that products are safe, legal and of high quality. We have been awarded Global Standard for Consumer Products. With a commitment to consumer safety, the BRC standard ensures safe, effective and compliant products that meet the requirements of legislation, distributors and consumers. With monthly internal audits, management involvement, increased due diligence with suppliers, and risk assessments on products and processes you can be assured that our goods are supplied to a consistent high quality.

British Assessment Bureau

Putting environmental management at the heart of operations to achieve sustainable success. This international standard helps [organisations] reduce environmental impact as well as grow business.

Ethical Consumer Best Buy

Ethical consumer is an independent, not-for-profit, multi-stakeholder co-operative with open membership, based in Manchester.They provide all the tools and resources you need to make choices at the checkout simple, informed and effective.