Is Lyra ethical?
RecommendedYes — Lyra scores 89/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 1 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| 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 | FSC Certified, PEFC |
Scored with our public methodology.
Lyra at a glance
Lyra offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Arts & Crafts, with an average ethics score of 89/10 and recurring certifications including FSC Certified, PEFC.
Is Lyra ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across Lyra's product range.
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Sourcing92/10
- Environment88/10
- Labor85/10
- Transparency85/10
Categories covered
Where Lyra shows up across our directory.
- Arts & Crafts1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across Lyra's products.
- ✓FSC-certified wood sources
- ✓Exceptional break resistance
- ✓Smooth, non-scratchy application
Sustainability commitments
"Sourced from sustainably managed forests. PEFC and FSC certified to prevent deforestation."
Products from Lyra
Premium German-engineered drawing pencils utilizing sustainable cedar wood and high-density lead for technical sketching.
Common questions about Lyra
Is Lyra cruelty-free?+
We have no cruelty-free certification on file for Lyra's scored products. Absence of a certification is not proof of animal testing, but it does mean nothing independent has been verified.
How does Lyra score overall?+
Lyra averages 89/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns Lyra?+
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 Lyra?+
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