Who owns Harpic?
Harpic is owned by Reckitt (the United Kingdom, LSE: RKT).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, Slough
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1920
- Category
- Home care › Household cleaning › Bleach & disinfectant
- Parent ticker
- LSE: RKT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Harpic
Harpic is a toilet cleaner brand named after its inventor, Harry Pickup, who developed it in Britain in the 1920s. The angled-neck bottle designed to reach under the rim became the category standard. It is one of the largest toilet care brands in the United Kingdom, India and the Middle East.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Harpic?
The parent company of Harpic is Reckitt, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Harpic British?
Yes. Harpic originated in the United Kingdom in 1920 and its owner, Reckitt, is also headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Harpic still owned by Reckitt?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Harpic is still owned by Reckitt. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Annual Report and Accounts 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Annual report, published 5 March 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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