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Gain Fabric Softener Original
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47
Overall
Low confidence
No certifications detected. Ingredients not available. Identified by image (limited data)
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11 evidence signals
4/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Analysis, Consumer Reviews, EthicScan Company Database
Last updated: 2026-01-03
Dimension scores
4 measured
Labor
53
Environment
29
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Corporate Conduct
56
Geopolitical Ethics
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
59
Key explanations
11 signals
AI Analysis ›
Gain Fabric Softener Original may have environmental and health concerns due to its ingredients, but it is also reportedly popular among consumers for its effectiveness and scent. The product's environmental impact and labor practices may be areas of concern, but the brand has made efforts to address these issues in some of its other products. Overall, our assessment of this product is based on available evidence and should be considered an opinion rather than a statement of fact.
  • potential environmental harm from ingredients such as quaternary ammonium compounds
  • possible health risks from fragrance ingredients
  • lack of transparency about ingredient origins and supply chain
  • reportedly effective at softening and freshening clothes
  • popular among consumers for its scent and affordability
  • part of a brand that has made efforts to reduce waste and increase sustainability in some areas
Labor ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Procter & Gamble (Gain is a subsidiary brand) (Labor score: 60)
Environment ›
4 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Procter & Gamble (Gain is a subsidiary brand) (Environment score: 40)
  • Reported concern: Deforestation and palm oil sourcing concerns (2010s) (impacts score by -10)
  • Reported concern: Toxic chemical usage in some products (pre-2010s) (impacts score by -10)
  • Positive: Renewable energy investments (+8 bonus)
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Corporate Conduct ›
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Procter & Gamble (Gain is a subsidiary brand) (Corporate Conduct score: 55)
  • Reported concern: Animal testing policies (historical)
  • Positive: Sustainable packaging initiatives
  • Positive: Community development programs
  • Review sentiment: Positive consumer feedback
Geopolitical Ethics ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Community ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Procter & Gamble (Gain is a subsidiary brand) (Community score: 65)
About This Score ›
Based on 11 data points. Confidence: 45%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Evidence
0 items
No evidence recorded.
Score trend
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower. EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.
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