GHS Direct originally formed in 1985, and this year 2025 marks a very special year for us, as we celebrate 40 wonderful years in business. We are a small independent family run business. We are highly trusted and reliable when it comes to supplying our disinfectant, cleaning and hygiene products. Along the way we have won many prestigious Manufacturing Awards, Pet Products Supply & Services Awards, Business of the Year Awards, SME of the Year Awards.
Our products are Biodegradable, Vegan Friendly and Cruelty Free – Leaping Bunny Approved.
GHS specialises in the manufacture and supply of a comprehensive range of pet friendly hygiene products, along with other Industrial cleaning products. Our disinfectants, sanitisers, detergents, degreasers and odour control products are concentrate products for you to store (long shelf-life) and dilute for use when ready. Saving on supply, transportation costs and emissions. We also make and supply biodegradable disinfectant wipes that comprise of our DEFRA General Orders Approved Disinfectant liquid. We have a few top seller Animal Shampoos too. These can be used on all Animals big or small – cats, dogs, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits – our range are gentle, effective Shampoos, that combine plant and bio based ingredients amongst others. Ideal for sensitive skin.
GHS has steadily grown over the years. We have overcome an epidemic, and we still strive to produce and supply tested, effective anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal solutions. Our disinfectants and sanitisers are ideal for daily use, deep cleans and quarantine areas. Use them on many inanimate surfaces, equipment, accessories, toys, tools, etc. They are made specific for safe use in and around animal and vet care sectors.
GHS prides itself on its ability to supply quality products at quick turnaround times. We supply to differing sized businesses; whether you’re a small pet services business, a local pub, a small groups of vets to a group owned chain of restaurants or Doggy Day Care Centres / Boarding Kennels. As a company committed to promoting the hygiene and welfare of all animals, our products are formulated to prevent disease and sickness, control infection and stop cross-contamination. The majority of our products are supplied in a concentrate form allowing for dilution according to requirements, passing on valuable savings and reduced deliveries to customers.
GHS products conform to COSHH regulations, and where necessary, products are individually tested to verify efficacy as stated. Our liquid products are made to the highest standards and the ingredients used carry a suppliers’ guarantee of the non-use of animal testing.
Vira-Care Broad Spectrum Disinfectant-Cleaner is DEFRA General Orders Approved (see the public listing on DEFRA’s website), Parvo / parvovirus Tested and Certified effective in just 10 minutes contact time. Vira-Care is also Kennel Cough Tested, plus many more independent tests for virus and bacteria efficacy.
GHS like to offer many money saving deals and repeatable offers in order to help Animal Welfare related businesses, Animal-Care sectors. We help you save on the essentials when it comes to cleaning, hygiene and disease prevention.
GHS are Leaping Bunny Approved with Cruelty Free International – Official since August 2015 – and we are extremely proud of this. It is the globally recognisable gold standard for cruelty free consumer products. The trademark license is owned by Cruelty Free International, the leading organisation working to end animal experiments worldwide. The Leaping Bunny programme is operated in the UK and the rest of the world by Cruelty Free International, by partners in Europe, and by The Coalition for Consumer Information in Cosmetics in the USA & Canada. Leaping Bunny approval demonstrates that a company has met and continues to meet the programme’s criteria in full.
GHS Direct became officially ‘Leaping Bunny Approved’ in August 2015. We are proud to be a cruelty free company and we will continue to meet and adhere to strict compliance requirements.
All of our own household, cosmetic and animal grooming products are approved under the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme, the best assurance a consumer can get that a brand is doing everything it can to be cruelty free. The Leaping Bunny is the globally recognisable gold standard for cruelty free cosmetics and personal care products / household and cleaning products. It is the only cruelty free license that requires a supplier monitoring system to be implemented by the brand, supply chain checking for animal testing right down to ingredient manufacturer level, adherence to a fixed cut-off date policy and acceptance of ongoing independent audits to ensure compliance.
GHS Directs beauty, animal grooming products, household and cleaning products are approved under the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme, the internationally recognisable gold standard for cruelty free products. We adhere to a fixed cut-off date policy and proactively monitor our suppliers to ensure that our products continue to adhere to the Leaping Bunny criteria. Our supplier monitoring system is also independently audited.
For more information about the Leaping Bunny and Cruelty Free International, please visit www.crueltyfreeinternational.org
The company’s commitment to protection of the environment in addition to its stance on animal welfare is keenly promoted, not only in its sourcing of raw materials, but also firmly embedded within the company’s ethos, which is evidenced through its management, staff and sales members approach to first class customer service.
With its many years of experience and in-house expertise, GHS Direct is able to offer its customers flexible delivery, excellent customer service and technical support specific to their needs.
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