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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 careHousehold 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.

Ownership timeline of Harpic

Owners of Harpic from 1920 to 2026 Reckitt 1920–present Reckitt 192019401960198020002020
  1. 1920 – present Reckitt [1] reported

Where Harpic sits in Reckitt

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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. [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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