EthicalScanner
Antiseptic Mouthwash
Listerine · GTIN 062600946355
54
Overall
Low confidence
No certifications detected. Ingredients not available
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12 evidence signals
5/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Company Database, Consumer Reviews, EthicScan Country Database, EthicScan Analysis, EthicScan AI
Last updated: 2026-01-06
Dimension scores
5 measured
Labor
58
Environment
44
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Corporate Conduct
60
Geopolitical Ethics
55
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
71
Key explanations
12 signals
AI Analysis ›
The Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash may have some ethical concerns related to its ingredients and environmental impact, but it also has some positive aspects such as its effectiveness in killing germs and being widely available in countries like Canada. The product's ingredients, including eucalyptol, menthol, and thymol, may have environmental implications. Additionally, some consumers reportedly express concerns about the product's packaging and labor practices in its supply chain.
  • Potential environmental impact of ingredients like eucalyptol, menthol, and thymol
  • Packaging may not be fully recyclable or biodegradable
  • Labor practices in the supply chain may have concerns, particularly in countries with less stringent regulations
  • Effective in killing germs and reducing plaque
  • Wide availability in countries like Canada
  • May have some certifications like the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) seal of approval
Labor ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Listerine (Labor score: 60)
  • Country of origin: Canada (+2 Labor)
Environment ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Listerine (Environment score: 40)
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: Listerine (Corporate Conduct score: 70)
  • Reported concern: Antitrust lawsuit settlement in 2011 (impacts score by -8)
  • Reported concern: Environmental concerns over packaging and waste
  • Positive: Johnson & Johnson's participation in the United Nations Global Compact
  • Positive: Listerine's own sustainability initiatives and charitable donations
Geopolitical Ethics ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Country of origin: Canada (+2 Geopolitical Ethics)
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: Listerine (Community score: 80)
About This Score ›
Based on 12 data points. Confidence: 47%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Evidence
0 items
No evidence recorded.
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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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