[Grammar] which or who

[Will17]

Hello!

Do we use "which" or "who" when talking about a company or association.

It's a company which/who sells beauty products.

It's an association which/who defends animals.

Thank you
W

 

[corum]

which :tick:
who :cross:

 

[birdeen's call]

How about

It's a company who sell...

It's an association who defend...

?

 

[corum]

How about

It's a company who sell...

It's an association who defend...

?

Non-standard at best.

 

[5jj]

How about:
It's a company who sell...
It's an association who defend... ?

Just as we, in Br E, can use a plural noun with such group nouns, so we can use who as a relative. I would not recommend that you use it in examinations, but you will certainly hear it.