Is Crayola ethical?
Mixed recordMixed — Crayola scores 62/100. There are verified positives, but the transparency and certification record is thin.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | unverified | No third-party cruelty-free certification found on the products we track. |
| Vegan options | unverified | We have not verified certified vegan formulations for this brand. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | AP Seal (ASTM D-4236), Non-Toxic |
Scored with our public methodology.
Crayola at a glance
Crayola offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Arts & Crafts, with an average ethics score of 62/10 and recurring certifications including AP Seal (ASTM D-4236), Non-Toxic.
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Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Crayola's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Labor70/10
- Sourcing55/10
- Transparency50/10
- Environment45/10
- Animal Welfare40/10
Categories covered
Where Crayola shows up across our directory.
- Arts & Crafts1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Crayola's products.
- ✓Affordable
- ✓Non-toxic
- ✓Unique earth color palette
- ✓Recycled packaging
Sustainability commitments
"Recycled paper box and wrappers. Manufacturing in USA reduces transport emissions. No plastic. No FSC certification on the box. Paraffin wax is non-renewable."
Products from Crayola
A budget-friendly, widely available crayon set using recycled paper wrappers and non-toxic pigments, but with limited deep sustainability commitments from a mass-market brand.
Common questions about Crayola
Is Crayola cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Crayola's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Crayola score overall?+
Crayola averages 62/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Crayola?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to Crayola?+
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